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BE CAREFUL!!!!! ESD is super picky about this stuff and will hit you with an overpayment if you mess up. My cousin got a $2,300 overpayment bill because he answered the full-time work question wrong. Make sure you answer NO tomorrow (since you haven't started yet) and YES next week (after you've started). And keep all your paystubs from the new job in case they ask for verification later. They randomly audit people all the time!
omg thats rough! did ur cousin have to pay it all back?
Yeah he did! They took it out of his tax refund the next year when he couldn't pay it all at once. ESD doesn't mess around with that stuff.
To clarify what others have said: 1. File tomorrow for this week (where you worked 0 hours) 2. File next Sunday for your first partial work week 3. Answer the "returned to full-time work" question as NO on tomorrow's claim 4. Answer the "returned to full-time work" question as YES on next week's claim 5. Report all hours and wages accurately on next week's claim 6. Continue completing 3 job search activities until your very last claim ESD calculates your eligibility for partial benefits using this formula: If your gross earnings for the week are less than 1.33 times your weekly benefit amount, you may receive partial benefits. The system automatically makes this calculation based on what you report. Congratulations on your new position!
Thank you for breaking it down so clearly! This really helps me understand exactly what to do for these final claims.
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I don't understand why people waste time with WorkSource when you could just CALL ESD directly!!! I got through after only 5 attempts and resolved my issue in one call. All these "shortcuts" people keep suggesting sound more complicated than just being persistent with the main phone line!!
wow ur lucky then. i called 32 times in 1 day last month and never got thru. ended up having to use that claimyr service someone mentioned here just to talk to someone after trying for a week
Update: I went back to the WorkSource in Everett today and got more info about the UI Liaison schedule. Turns out they're only there Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-3pm. The woman I spoke with confirmed they can see the same things the phone reps can see but don't have to deal with the massive call volumes so they can spend more time explaining things. I also signed up for 2 workshops while I was there (resume building and interview skills) which will count for my job search activities. So even if you can't see the UI Liaison, still worth checking out WorkSource for the workshops!
Their resume workshop is actually really good! I thought it would be basic but they helped me completely restructure mine for construction jobs and I've gotten way more callbacks. Good luck!
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Just to follow up on the job search activities question - yes, you still need to complete and document 3 job search activities for both weeks, including the week where you returned to work. It might seem pointless since you already have a job, but it's required if you're claiming any benefits for that week. Once you stop claiming benefits entirely, you can stop doing job search activities.
Got it, thanks. What a pain to do job search activities when I'm already back at work, but I understand the rules are the rules. I'll make sure to do all 3 activities for both weeks.
anybody know how long it takes to get the partial payment for the week you go back? my last partial took FOREVER compared to my regular claims
Partial weeks sometimes get flagged for additional review, especially when it's your first partial after full unemployment. Could take 2-3 weeks instead of the usual processing time. If it goes more than 3 weeks, you should contact ESD.
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my neighbors cousins boyfriend works for esd and he says they've been super backlogged since they updated their computer system in march so lots of claims from then are still waiting to be processed manually
This is actually true - they did implement system updates in March that caused processing delays, but 5+ weeks is still excessive. That's why reaching out to representatives is important - they can help identify if your claim is legitimately stuck in a technical issue or just buried in the backlog.
Update: I contacted my state rep this morning with all my claim info and received an email response within hours saying they've reached out to their ESD liaison! They said to expect contact within 5-7 business days. Also tried the Claimyr service mentioned below and actually got through to an ESD agent who confirmed my claim needs manual review due to my previous employer contesting it (something I wasn't told before). Thanks everyone for your advice - feeling more hopeful now!
Great news! The fact that your employer contested the claim explains the delay. Those always require adjudication, which is taking longer than usual right now. Keep documenting all communications and follow up with your state rep if you don't hear anything within their timeframe. Glad you're making progress!
That's awesome! Glad you were able to get some answers finally. The not knowing is sometimes the worst part.
Peyton Clarke
wait can someone explain why his claim is pending for so long? mine was approved in like 5 days. did you guys make a mistake on the application maybe??
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Vince Eh
•Not necessarily a mistake. ESD randomly selects claims for additional verification or if there's something unusual about the employment separation. My claim went pending for 7 weeks because my employer contested it, even though I was laid off! It's totally random sometimes.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
To answer your follow-up question - yes, he absolutely must continue doing and documenting 3 job search activities each week until he actually starts working (not just until he gets the offer). Once he works his first day at the new job, then he can stop doing job searches but should still file for that partial week and report his earnings. After he starts working full-time, he'll no longer need to file weekly claims. ESD will eventually process his backpay for all eligible weeks where he properly filed claims and met job search requirements. Just be patient as this can sometimes take several weeks after the claim moves from pending to approved status.
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Gabriel Ruiz
•Got it! Thanks for the clear explanation. We'll make sure to keep up with everything until his first actual day of work. We really appreciate everyone's help here - this was way more confusing than we expected!
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