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I tried using that Claimyr service that someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked really well. Got through to ESD in about 15 minutes when I'd been trying for days. The agent confirmed my waiver was approved and explained the whole refund process. Just wanted to update in case anyone else is struggling to get answers from ESD.
They're probably charging an arm and a leg though. It's ridiculous we have to PAY just to talk to a government agency we already fund with our taxes! The whole system needs to be completely overhauled.
I'd recommend checking your spam folder for emails from ESD as well. They sometimes send electronic notifications about important account changes that get filtered out. Also, when you do receive your official determination letter, make sure to keep it in a safe place indefinitely. Overpayment waivers can sometimes be revisited years later during audits, so having documentation of the approval is important for your records.
That's excellent advice about keeping the documentation. I'll definitely file it safely once it arrives. I've checked my spam folder and don't see anything from ESD, but I'll keep an eye on it.
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Thank you all for the responses! This is really helpful. I'll keep my logs organized and make sure I'm documenting everything properly. I might scan them too just to be safe - good suggestion. Feeling much better about this now!
one more thing make sure ur still doing the right TYPE of activities each week. my buddy got in trouble cuz he was only doing job applications but ESD wants you to mix it up with things like workshops at WorkSource and informational interviews too. the rules say you need 'varied activities' or something like that
Just to confirm what's been said - the current requirement is 3 job search activities per week, and you need to keep your own records but don't submit unless asked. ESD moved away from requiring weekly submission to reduce their administrative burden, but they still expect you to maintain detailed logs. And yes, mixing up your activity types is wise - applications, interviews, WorkSource workshops, networking events, etc. all count.
This is really helpful, thank you! I've been doing a mix of activities but I'll make sure to keep it varied. I'm going to organize my logs by week and scan them tonight just to be safe.
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wait im confused... are you trying to get regular unemployment or is this for disability? because they're different systems. if u cant work for medical reasons u should apply for disability not unemployment. unemployment is for when ur able to work but cant find a job.
You're raising an important point, but there's some nuance here. While unemployment is generally for those able to work but can't find jobs, there are situations where someone initially qualifies for UI, then develops a medical condition that temporarily prevents them from working. In Washington state, if someone becomes temporarily disabled after establishing a UI claim, they may still qualify for UI benefits under certain circumstances, especially if they're expected to recover and return to work. This is different from long-term disability benefits.
Yes, I initially qualified for regular unemployment after losing my job, then my mental health got worse. I'm not permanently disabled - the doctors expect me to recover with proper treatment, which I'm finally getting. That's why I'm going through ESD rather than applying for disability.
btw when is ur hearing date? make sure u prepare like CRAZY for it. i bombed my first hearing cuz i wasnt ready for all their questions. write down EVERYTHING u wanna say before u go in!!!
It's scheduled for August 18th, so I have two weeks to prepare. I'm definitely going to write everything down. Did they ask you really specific questions about your medical condition?
oh yeah they asked super specific stuff. like exactly what symptoms i had on which days, how it affected specific job duties, if i could have done ANY kind of work even part time, why i couldnt just take medication and keep working, all kinds of detailed questions. they were respectful but really thorough.
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One more thing I forgot to mention - make sure all your job search activities are properly logged during the transition period. ESD sometimes pays extra attention to job search compliance when reviewing new claims. Still need those 3 activities per week!
I've been keeping detailed records of all my job search activities in the WorkSource system. That shouldn't be an issue, but thanks for the reminder!
To answer your question from earlier - my new claim took about 10 days from filing to first payment (including the waiting week). So while there was a gap, it wasn't nearly as bad as my first claim experience. I think having all documentation ready and making sure all information matched exactly what employers would report made the difference. And yes, if your new job paid more, your weekly benefit amount should increase accordingly since ESD uses your highest-earning quarters to calculate benefits. That's one silver lining!
10 days would be manageable for me. I've saved enough to cover about 3 weeks without income, so hopefully that's enough buffer. I appreciate you sharing your timeline!
Mikayla Davison
Does anyone know if theres a specific department or option to select when calling for this specific issue? Like should I choose claims questions or payment issues or what? The phone menu has like 10 different options and I never know which one will get me to the right person fastest
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Adrian Connor
•For waiting week issues, you'll want to select the option for "Questions about my claim" or "Claim issues" (the exact wording varies). Avoid the options for technical support or new claims. When you reach an agent, immediately specify that this is about a waiting week that should be waived due to a previous claim in the same benefit year. This will help ensure you don't get transferred around.
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Max Reyes
UPDATE: Success! I finally got through to ESD this morning after using the Claimyr service (which worked exactly as described). The agent confirmed that since my mom had already served a waiting week in July 2024, she shouldn't have had another waiting week for this standby period. They're updating her claim now and said the payment should be processed within 48 hours. Thanks everyone for your help! For anyone else with this issue - definitely mention the "benefit year" and "previously served waiting week" specifically when you call. The agent told me their system sometimes doesn't automatically connect claims properly, especially with standby status.
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Lindsey Fry
•Great news! Glad you got it resolved. This is a common issue that unfortunately requires manual intervention. For future reference, your mom shouldn't have to serve another waiting week for any claims until after July 2025 (when her current benefit year ends).
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