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my sister works for esd and she said people file after benefit year ends ALL THE TIME and its totally normal procedure, dont worry about it
Just an update for anyone finding this thread in the future: The law (RCW 50.04.030) defines a "week of unemployment" as any week within your benefit year where you meet eligibility requirements. The date you file the claim is irrelevant as long as you file within the allowable timeframe (usually within 1-2 weeks of the week ending date). This is standard procedure at ESD.
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After helping several family members through overpayment situations, here's what I've learned: 1. The reason for the overpayment MATTERS in how you approach it 2. Job search related overpayments can sometimes be resolved by providing documentation after the fact 3. If he has ANY proof of job searches during those weeks (emails, application confirmations, etc.), gather them now 4. Request a payment plan WHILE also appealing - you can do both simultaneously One more tip: When he finally speaks with ESD, ask specifically about a "Section 3304(a)(4) waiver" if he can demonstrate financial hardship. Many agents won't mention this option unless specifically asked.
I've never heard of that specific waiver type! That's exactly the kind of information we need. He definitely has some proof of job searches (emails and application confirmations in his inbox), but probably not for every single week. Would partial documentation help?
woah $15,000 is crazy!!! that's way more than most of the overpayments i've heard about. has your son checked if his identity was stolen? sometimes scammers file claims using other peoples info and that could explain why the amount is so high?? just a thought
I hadn't considered identity theft! That's actually a really good point. I'll have him check his credit reports right away. Though I'm pretty sure he legitimately filed the claims himself, it's worth making sure nothing else strange is going on.
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ppl are saying report all jobs but i think theres a min dollar amount b4 u have to report it? like if u made under $50 in a week u dont have to?? anyone know 4 sure??
No, that's incorrect. You must report ALL earnings, even if it's just $1. There's no minimum threshold. ESD cross-references with employer tax records, so they'll find out if you earned anything you didn't report.
Another thing - if youre signing up for the first time, WRITE DOWN YOUR SECURITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXACTLY!!! The system is super picky and if you forget how you capitalized something or used punctuation, you can get locked out of your account for DAYS. Ask me how I know lol 🤦♂️
Excellent tip - thank you! I'll definitely write everything down. I tend to forget exactly how I phrase security answers, so this could've been a real problem for me.
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why are these government systems so awful?? in what universe should it be THIS HARD to fix a simple typo? ridiculous that you have to jump through all these hoops for something so basic. and of course they make it impossible to reach anyone...
for real!! the whole system is designed to make ppl give up i swear
One more important thing - when you do reach an agent, ask them to place a note on your account about the SSN correction. Then request they email you confirmation that the change has been made. This creates another layer of documentation. Also, if you're planning to call tomorrow, try right at 8:00 AM when the phone lines open. That's typically when you have the best chance of getting through.
Thank you! I'll definitely request email confirmation. I've set my alarm for 7:55am tomorrow to try calling right when they open.
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Just to clarify some of the information in this thread: 1. The current ID verification timeframe is averaging 2-4 weeks (not 6-9 weeks like last year) 2. Standby status approval requires employer verification and is good for up to 8 weeks for most industries, but construction/building trades can get up to 12 weeks 3. Sheet metal workers fall under the construction category, so your husband should qualify for the 12-week standby period 4. Make sure he files his initial claim within 7 days of being laid off 5. He should file weekly claims even while waiting for approval 6. The new SecureID+ option is significantly faster if he's eligible (WA state ID required) 7. Having his union representative contact ESD can sometimes help expedite the process Hope this helps!
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Miguel Castro
•This is really comprehensive - thank you! I didn't realize that construction trades get longer standby periods. That's good to know. He's already filed his initial claim and we'll make sure he keeps doing the weekly claims while waiting for approval. I appreciate your help!
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Connor Byrne
one more thing - tell him to check his spam folder everyday!! my wifes approval notice went straight to spam and she almost missed the deadline to respond to something
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Miguel Castro
•Great tip, thank you! I'll have him add ESD to his safe senders list too.
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