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Layla Mendes

Weekly claim stuck in 'web processing' with $0 paid - will I still get my money?

I'm freaking out a little bit. I've been claiming for about 3 months with no issues, but this week something weird is happening. When I check my claim status, it shows 'web processing' and then says 'benefits paid $0' even though I'm supposed to get my regular $687. All my previous weeks paid normally and nothing has changed with my situation. I definitely completed all my job search activities and submitted everything on time. Has anyone seen this 'web processing' status before? Does this mean my payment is just delayed or am I not getting paid this week? I have rent due in 5 days and I'm getting nervous.

my claim does this every week lol. it says web processing on sunday night then by tuesday it changes to paid and i get my money on wednesday. i think its just how the system works sometimes

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Not for everyone though! Mine got stuck for WEEKS and I ended up having to appeal because they said I didn't respond to some question that I NEVER RECEIVED. The system is broken!!

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UPDATE: You guys were right! It just changed to 'paid' status this morning. The money isn't in my account yet but at least it's moving forward. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and advice!

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Great news! The deposit typically takes 1-2 business days after the status changes to 'paid,' depending on your bank. Glad it worked out!

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see told ya! :) the system is slow sometimes but usually works out

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Mikayla Brown

ESD appeal success after 8 months - went from disqualified to PAID!

OMG you guys!! After fighting with ESD for 8 LONG months and going through TWO appeal hearings, my claim finally flipped from disqualified to PAID yesterday! I literally broke down crying when I saw the money hit my account. This whole nightmare started when my employer incorrectly reported that I quit (I was actually laid off when they downsized). ESD immediately disqualified me without even investigating properly. First appeal was a disaster because I didn't know what I was doing. The judge at OAH basically dismissed everything I said because I didn't have the right documentation ready. Second appeal I got smart and reached out to the Unemployment Law Project for help. They assigned me a volunteer attorney who helped me organize my evidence and prepare my testimony. We had the hearing last week, and today I checked my account and BAM! $12,450 in back benefits!! If you're dealing with a disqualification or appeal situation, PLEASE contact the ULP - they're free and they KNOW the system. Don't give up!!

did u have to pay any of that money back??? I heard they sometimes make u pay tax on it later or something???

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Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income. I opted to have 10% withheld when I filed my weekly claims, but you'll still get a 1099-G form next year for tax filing. No other paybacks though as long as you reported everything correctly!

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My situation is completely different but I'm on month 3 of adjudication for a stupid ID verification issue. This system is just ridiculous. So happy for you though! That's a nice chunk of change to finally get!

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Ugh the ID verification issues are the worst! Have you tried going to a WorkSource center in person? I heard they can sometimes help with those issues faster than waiting for ESD to figure it out. And thanks - yes, the money is literally saving me from eviction right now!

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Ravi Sharma

Missing ESD payment for week ending 4/22/25 - anyone else affected?

So I filed my weekly claim last Sunday like normal (for the week ending 4/22) and it's already Thursday and still nothing in my account. Normally the money hits Tuesday latest. My claim status still says 'paid' on the ESD website but the funds haven't shown up in my bank account. Started to get worried since I've got rent coming up. Anyone else experiencing delays with their payments this week? Or is it just me having this problem?

This happens EVERY TIME they do system maintenance on their website!! I swear ESD does this on purpose to mess with us. Last time they did updates I didn't get paid for almost a week beyond normal. Their whole system is garbage and they don't care that people depend on this money for FOOD and RENT. So sick of this!!!

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While frustrating, I don't think they're doing it on purpose. Government systems are just notoriously outdated. Remember how overwhelmed they were during the pandemic? They're still catching up. At least most people are reporting their payments are coming through now, just delayed.

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Just wanted to update everyone - mine finally arrived this afternoon too. Looks like whatever issue they were having is getting resolved. So relieved!

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Glad to hear it! This whole experience has me thinking I should keep a better emergency fund for these situations. Never know when there will be a delay.

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Giovanni Moretti

Not paid during background check reverification after 8 years - Can I file ESD claim if union won't help?

I'm in a really frustrating situation with my employer. I've been working at the same agency for 8 YEARS, but last month they did some kind of reverification of my background check and didn't pay me during that entire process! I'm still employed there and everything, they just decided not to pay me for a whole month while they did their paperwork. My union rep hasn't been able to get anywhere with this - they basically shrugged and said there's nothing they can do. I'm out an entire month of wages (about $4,200) and bills are piling up fast. Can I file for unemployment with ESD for this specific month even though I'm currently employed? Or should I be looking at L&I for unpaid wages? Has anyone dealt with something similar?

One more thing to consider - check your collective bargaining agreement carefully. There might be a specific grievance process for wage issues that you need to follow before or alongside filing with L&I. Some CBAs have strict timelines and procedures. You don't want to miss any deadlines that could help your case.

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That's a really good point. I'll review our CBA tonight. I've already talked to my union rep but maybe there's a formal grievance process I should be using too. I appreciate all the help everyone!

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Anastasia Smirnova

ESD adjudication disappeared after refresh - glitch or normal?

So I've been claiming unemployment for about 11 weeks now, and I always double-check my ESD account on Thursdays to make sure everything's good before my Friday payment. Today I logged in and nearly had a heart attack when I saw my claim was suddenly in adjudication AGAIN! No explanation, no messages, nothing - just suddenly back in adjudication after 11 weeks of smooth sailing. I panicked, logged out, and when I logged back in 10 minutes later... the adjudication status was completely gone! Now it shows normal like nothing happened. Is this some kind of weird ESD system glitch? Has anyone else had their claim briefly show adjudication and then disappear after refreshing/logging back in? I'm worried it might pop back up and delay my payments next week.

Has anyone else noticed that these "glitches" seem to happen right before holiday weekends or at the end of quarters? I swear they do this on purpose to delay payments and save money. My claim showed adjudication briefly last December right before Christmas and then again at the end of March. Both times it disappeared but my payments were delayed by "processing issues" for a week each time.

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While I understand your frustration, there's no evidence that ESD deliberately creates system glitches to delay payments. End-of-quarter and pre-holiday periods often involve system maintenance and updates, which can cause temporary display issues. These technical problems aren't targeted at claimants but are simply the result of outdated government IT infrastructure trying to handle complex benefit systems.

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Update: I just called ESD about this issue (finally got through after trying for 3 days). The agent confirmed it's a known display issue in their system and said as long as the adjudication status disappears after logging out/back in and doesn't return, there's nothing to worry about. She said they're working on fixing it but no timeline for when it'll be resolved. Hope this helps others seeing the same problem!

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Thank you so much for sharing this information! You saved me hours of trying to call them. My status has remained normal for the past 3 days now, so I'm thinking it was definitely just a display glitch. Really appreciate you following up!

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