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OP be careful, lotta people giving advice here but at-will means AT-WILL!! they can fire you for almost any reason as long as they dont say its cuz ur pregnant. Happened to my cousin!! She told them she was pregnant and 2 weeks later they fired her for "performance issues" that never existed before. ESD denied her too saying she was fired for cause!!!
While this can happen, it's important to note that if the timing is suspicious (like being fired shortly after announcing pregnancy with no prior documented issues), you can appeal the ESD decision and potentially win. Also, Washington State has stronger protections than some other states. But your point about documentation is absolutely crucial - always keep records of performance feedback.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I think I'm going to: 1. Start the job and document EVERYTHING from day one 2. Wait until I'm about 5 months along (so 3-4 weeks into the job) 3. Tell HR first with a written plan for my leave 4. Hope for the best but be prepared with documentation if things go badly It's such a relief to know I'd likely qualify for ESD benefits again if the worst happens. I'll definitely update this thread once I've had the conversation with them. Wish me luck!
That sounds like a solid plan! And remember - most employers these days are much more accommodating than we fear they'll be. Pregnancy is common and businesses generally have processes for handling it. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
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this is y our state sucks. esd is broken on purpose so they can steal money from workers. they create these "overpayments" out of nowhere then make it impossible to fight. my friend got hit with $16k overpayment after being told she qualified. its all a scam
While the system certainly has problems, I wouldn't go so far as to say it's intentional. The collections department staff I spoke with was actually very helpful and reasonable. I think it's more about understaffing and poor communication between departments than malicious intent.
Has anyone here had their waiver actually approved? I've been waiting 5 months and I'm losing hope... I'm in a similar situation where ESD approved my benefits initially then suddenly decided I didn't qualify based on some technicality about my work history.
my cousin got hers approved after like 9 months it just randomly showed up in her account one day saying approved. no letter or anything just suddenly the balance was gone
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Did you try refreshing the page? Sometimes the ESD site glitches and doesn't show all the contact options. Also make sure your browser isn't blocking pop-ups because sometimes their contact form opens in a new window.
The problem isn't finding the contact info on their site - it's that NONE of their contact methods actually work! They deliberately make it impossible to reach anyone. The system is broken by design.
UPDATE: I finally got through! For anyone with the same problem, I tried calling at exactly 8:00 AM as someone suggested, and while I still had to wait about 25 minutes, I actually got to speak with a real person. They explained that my claim was delayed because of an employer response issue, but they've now moved it forward. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!
That's great news! Glad you got through. For your future reference, make note of the agent's name and ID number whenever you speak with someone. This creates a record of your conversation that can be helpful if you need to follow up later.
nice!! morning calls always work better 👍
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One time my payment went to my old address even though I updated my info. Maybe double check your contact info is current?
That would only matter if they were getting a paper check. For KeyBank card deposits, the address doesn't affect fund transfers.
Just to add a bit more info - ESD and KeyBank operate as separate entities. Once ESD shows "paid," the transaction is in KeyBank's hands. You can actually call KeyBank's unemployment debit card customer service directly at 1-866-295-2955 to check pending deposits. Sometimes they can see pending transfers before they're fully processed.
Update: I called KeyBank, and they said there IS a pending deposit that should be available by tomorrow! Thank you all for the help and keeping me from panicking!
Ethan Clark
Hey so random question but are you on standby status or regular unemployment? Because standby claims are supposed to be processed faster than regular ones. When I was on standby last year it only took 2 weeks to get my first payment even though regular UI was taking forever for everyone else
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Sean Flanagan
•I'm on regular unemployment. My company permanently eliminated my position, so I don't qualify for standby unfortunately.
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NebulaNinja
Just checking in - did you have any luck getting through to ESD? I've been thinking about your situation with the utilities and kids.
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Sean Flanagan
•I actually tried that Claimyr service and got through to ESD yesterday! The agent put a hardship flag on my account like someone here suggested. They said I should see movement within 48-72 hours because of the utility shutoff risk. Also called my utility company and they gave me a 2-week extension. Feeling much more hopeful now. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions!!
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