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any update??? did your payment come through yet????
Just checked and it finally hit our account this morning! So it was about 24 hours later than usual. Looks like it was just some kind of processing delay. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and advice!
For future reference, this seems to happen a few times each year. ESD doesn't always announce these processing delays, but they typically resolve within 24-48 hours. The key indicators are: 1. Payment shows as 'paid' in your ESD account 2. Multiple people experiencing the same delay 3. No holidays or announced system maintenance Glad your payment came through! I recommend keeping a small emergency buffer if possible, as these occasional delays can happen without warning.
That's good advice about the buffer. We're trying to build up some savings, but it's been tough. I'll definitely remember this for the future so I don't panic next time!
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Thanks for this post! Just checked my drivers license against what I entered and realized I put the wrong issue date. Going to send a message to ESD right now before they flag my account. You probably saved me weeks of waiting!
my roommate had this happen to. he entered his weight as 185 but his license says 175 from when he got it years ago. took 5 weeks to fix and he almost got evicted waiting for unemployment to start. they need a better system
wait they actually check your WEIGHT? that's crazy lol mine is way off from my license
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To directly answer your timeline question: Currently in Washington state, the average wait time from appeal filing to hearing notice is approximately 4-5 weeks, with an additional 2-3 weeks until the actual hearing date. However, this can vary based on current case volume. Here's what you should do while waiting: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims without interruption 2. Maintain detailed records of all job search activities (3 per week minimum) 3. Gather documentation of past job search activities, especially for the weeks in question 4. Watch for mail from both ESD and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) 5. Check your spam/junk folder for emails, as some notices are sent electronically Approximately 60% of work search related appeals are successful when the claimant provides thorough documentation at the hearing.
Thank you so much for this detailed response! It really helps to have a clear timeline and checklist of what to do. I'll start organizing my documentation right away.
my roommate had their hearing over the phone it was super easy actually
Yes, most OAH hearings are conducted by phone now. You'll get instructions with your hearing notice about how to call in. They usually give you a specific time window and a conference line to join. Make sure you're in a quiet place with good reception and have all your documents ready. The judge will explain the process at the beginning of the call.
Zainab Ibrahim
I'm dealing with a current overpayment, so I'm jealous you're getting a refund! But honestly I'm super confused about something - why would they determine you don't have to pay back an overpayment AFTER you already paid it?? Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose? Shouldn't they have figured this out BEFORE making people pay thousands of dollars?? The whole system seems backwards!
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LunarEclipse
•You're absolutely right that it seems backward. What happened is that a recent court ruling forced ESD to review their overpayment determinations from certain time periods. The court found that some of ESD's processes were not properly following federal guidelines for determining fault in overpayment cases. Rather than review each case manually (which would take years), they're using an automated review process to identify cases that qualify for refunds based on the new interpretation of the rules. If you're currently dealing with an overpayment, you might want to look into whether your case falls under any of the categories being reviewed. The main categories are: 1. Pandemic-related eligibility misunderstandings 2. Working part-time while claiming benefits where reporting errors occurred 3. Cases where claimants were not properly informed of reporting requirements You can request a review of your overpayment determination even outside the automated process.
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Ava Williams
my sister got her refund after 5 weeks so theres hope! just hang in there
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Dmitry Petrov
•That's encouraging! Thanks for letting me know. I'll try to be patient for a few more weeks.
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