what happens with ur fmla? is it paid or unpaid? cuz if unpaid maybe u shud keep unemployment?? jus curious

Update: I called ESD this morning and they confirmed what most of you said. I don't need to formally cancel anything, just don't file weekly claims. The representative did make a note in my file about the FMLA situation, which she said would help if I need to reactivate my claim later. Thanks everyone for your help!

Just to ease your mind about the deadline - even if you can't resolve this by the weekly claim deadline, ESD can and will backdate your claim once the error is fixed. Make sure you document all your attempts to file (screenshots of errors, etc.). The key is to keep trying to file and to contact them about the issue before the deadline passes. That way they can see you made a good faith effort to file on time.

UPDATE: Finally got this resolved! I used the Claimyr service that someone recommended here, and it actually worked! Got through to an agent in about 30 minutes. She confirmed TempForce had submitted incorrect quarterly wage data that included me in January even though I stopped working there in December. She removed the error and I was able to file my weekly claim while still on the phone with her. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.

my cousin didnt file his last week and said it was way easier just to be done with ESD forever lol. but i think he missed out on like $200 so probably worth doing it right

One more thing to keep in mind: After you file that partial week claim, there's a section at the end where you can indicate that you've returned to full-time work. Make sure to check that box or select that option. This lets ESD know they should close your claim properly. It helps prevent any confusion down the road and makes things smoother if you ever need to apply for benefits again in the future.

I'd like to clarify something important: when you receive a monetary determination after a denied claim, you should check two key things: 1. Look at the "Effective Date" on the new determination - if it's different from your original claim date, it could be a completely new claim period being evaluated. 2. Review the "Potential Benefits" section - even if it shows a weekly benefit amount, this doesn't mean you're eligible. It just shows what you would receive IF you qualified based on wages alone. The monetary determination is just one part of eligibility. If you were denied for insufficient hours initially, but this new determination shows different hours/wages, you might want to check if something changed in your wage record. Don't ignore this letter - either way, it's an official determination that could be appealed if incorrect.

One more thing to consider - if you applied for regular UI and were denied, but might qualify for another program like PIT (Paid Internship Training) or certain trade-specific benefits, the system sometimes automatically evaluates you for those. The new determination might be for a different type of benefit program entirely.

same thing happened to me last month! "failure to report earnings" but i had zero income during pandemic! turns out they had me confused with someone with similar name who was working at amazon. took 3 appeals but finally got it fixed. check your quarterly wage reports in your eServices account - might show incorrect employer info if thats whats happening. def appeal this!

To address your tax refund question specifically: Yes, both federal and state tax refunds can be intercepted for ESD overpayments. For federal refunds, it goes through the Treasury Offset Program (TOP). For state refunds, it's handled directly by Washington Department of Revenue. However, if you file an appeal or waiver request, they may place a temporary hold on collection activities including tax intercepts. Make sure you request this specifically when you file your appeal.