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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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After you report the fraud, you'll want to get a copy of your full ESD account record. You can request this through a public records request on their website. This will show all claim activity under your SSN, including what address and bank account information was used for the fraudulent claim. This evidence is super helpful for clearing things up with the IRS too.
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THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE US WAIT!!! They PURPOSELY delay payments at end of month because they know rent is due!!! I've tracked this for MONTHS and ALWAYS slower at month-end! They want people to get evicted so they don't have to pay benefits anymore!!!
That's not actually how it works. The system processes claims in batches based on volume and staffing. Month-end might be slower because more people file then, creating higher volume, but it's not a conspiracy to cause evictions. ESD wants people to receive their benefits - that's literally their job.
OH SURE, believe whatever they tell you! I've been through 3 claims over 5 years and EVERY TIME the same pattern. Why would month-end have more claims when everyone files WEEKLY? Explain THAT!
UPDATE: My payment just processed! It switched from "Processing IVR" to "Paid" about an hour ago. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for the reassurance. I'll definitely be filing early on Sundays from now on. Lesson learned!
Great news! Glad it worked out. And yes, filing early is definitely the way to go, especially if you have time-sensitive bills.
yay!!! told u it would be fine :) the system just takes foreverrrrr sometimes
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has anyone gotten backpay for all the weeks they waiting? im on week 5 of waiting
Yes, as long as you've been filing your weekly claims during the waiting period, you will receive payment for all eligible weeks once your claim is approved. This is true even if it takes months to resolve. Just make sure you don't miss any weekly certifications while waiting.
UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD this morning using Claimyr! The agent found that my claim was flagged for manual review because my employer reported a slightly different last day of work than what I entered (I put my last day in the office, they put the official termination date which was 2 days later). The agent updated it and said my payments should process within 48-72 hours. Such a relief to finally know what was happening! Will update when money arrives.
UNBELIEVABLE how a tiny 2-day discrepancy can hold up your benefits for nearly 2 MONTHS!!! This system is BROKEN but glad you're finally getting somewhere!!!
This is actually a very common issue. The system automatically flags any discrepancy between claimant and employer information, even minor ones. Glad you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this - always use the official last day of employment from your separation notice, not your last physical day at work, to avoid these delays.
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One other thought - have you applied for Washington's Senior Citizen Jobs Program? It's separate from regular unemployment and specifically designed for workers 55+ who are struggling to find employment. It provides subsidized part-time work (usually 20-25 hours/week) with non-profits and government agencies. It won't replace your full income but might help bridge the gap until you find something permanent. You can apply through DSHS or your local WorkSource office.
my grandma had the same problem last year and what she did was started doing administrative work from home as an independent contractor. she found a bunch of small businesses who needed someone to do their scheduling and emails but couldnt afford a full-time person. now she has like 4 different clients and makes decent money working from her apartment. might be worth looking into since you have office manager experience?
That's actually a brilliant idea I hadn't considered. I have extensive experience with scheduling, correspondence, filing systems, and bookkeeping. Working remotely as a contractor for multiple small businesses could really work for me. Do you know how your grandmother found her clients initially? Did she use a particular website or service?
she started on upwork but said the pay was too low. then she just started reaching out directly to small businesses in her area through their websites and also joined some local facebook business groups. she made a simple website with her experience and services and got most clients through word of mouth after the first couple. good luck!
Olivia Garcia
THE WORST PART is how they make us wait for WEEKS while bills pile up!!!! Why does it take 7+ weeks just to ask a simple question they could have asked day ONE?!?! The whole system is designed to make people give up. FIGHT FOR YOUR BENEFITS!!!!
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Noah Lee
•so true... my neighbor gave up after 5 weeks and took a job paying way less than her old one just because she couldnt deal with esd anymore
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Mason Davis
Make sure ur still filing weekly claims while waiting for adjudication!!! A lot of people forget and then have to backfile which is a huge hassle
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Liam Brown
•Yes, I've been filing every week! Haven't missed a single one. Just says "pending - adjudication in progress" for all of them.
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