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Miguel Silva
I wanted to follow up on my earlier comment about WorkSource escalation. When you go to WorkSource, you need to specifically ask for an "UI Liaison" or "ESD Specialist" - not all WorkSource staff have the same level of access to ESD systems. These specialists have direct channels to the adjudication teams. Make sure to bring all your claim information, including your claim ID number and a list of all documents you've already submitted. This approach helped me get my claim unstuck after weeks of frustration.
StarSailor
•This is incredibly helpful - thank you! I'm going to my local WorkSource tomorrow and will specifically ask for the UI Liaison. I'll update here if I get any results.
Any update on your situation? Did you try any of these approaches yet? I'm curious which route worked for you since I know several people in similar situations right now.
StarSailor
•So I've tried a few things from the advice here. I went to WorkSource and asked for the UI Liaison like someone suggested. They actually had me talk to someone who seemed more knowledgeable. They submitted some kind of internal ticket for me. I also emailed my state rep yesterday but haven't heard back yet. I'm going to try Claimyr tomorrow if I still don't get anywhere. Will definitely update once something works!
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Talia Klein
One other thing to know - once your bonding claim is approved, you'll need to file weekly claims just like with unemployment. Many people miss this step and wonder why their payments stopped. The system doesn't make this clear at all, but you need to log in each week to certify you're still on leave. The website to file weekly claims is different from where you submitted your initial application.
Wait really?? I didn't know this. Where do you go to file the weekly claims? Is it through the SecureAccess Washington portal or somewhere else?
Talia Klein
Yes, you log into your PFML account through SecureAccess Washington, then look for the section that says "File a weekly claim." You'll need to do this every week during your approved leave period. You'll answer questions confirming you were on leave that week and not working. If you miss a week, you can file for past weeks, but it's easier to just stay on top of it once your claim is approved.
OK GREAT NEWS! I just checked my account and they expedited my claim! It shows as approved now with payment scheduled for tomorrow. HUGE relief. Thanks everyone for the help and support through this nightmare process!
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Just a quick update - I checked with a colleague who specializes in overpayment issues, and she confirmed that ESD is currently taking about 3-4 weeks to process refunds after waiver approvals. The small $83 deposit is likely what they call a \
Sean Murphy
Have you looked into the Employment Recovery Dislocated Worker program? Since you mentioned your entire department was downsized, you might qualify for additional training and support services beyond regular unemployment. The program targets workers in declining industries or affected by mass layoffs. I went through it when my manufacturing plant closed in 2023 and got approved for a coding bootcamp with extended benefits! Definitely worth checking out at your local WorkSource office. For the weekly job search activities, if you get approved for training, your training hours count toward the requirement during that period. Also, even informational interviews and networking events count as valid activities - document everything carefully though!
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Freya Larsen
•I hadn't heard of the Dislocated Worker program! That sounds perfect for my situation. Did you have to provide any special documentation from your former employer to qualify? And did the extended benefits give you more than the standard 26 weeks? I'm definitely going to look into this tomorrow.
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Sean Murphy
One more thing! When doing your weekly claims while job searching, be extra careful answering the "able and available" question. If you're taking classes or training without ESD approval, and those classes make you unavailable for work during normal business hours, you could be disqualified. You must remain able and available for suitable work unless specifically approved for a training program. This tripped up several people I know.
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StarStrider
•Absolutely right! This is a common mistake. The system is pretty strict about availability. When I did commissioner approved training, I had a special code on my claim that exempted me from the availability requirement during class hours. Without that, any indication you're not fully available for work can trigger a disqualification and potential overpayment notice. ALWAYS call and check before doing anything that might limit your availability.
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