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To clarify what's happening: You have TWO separate eligibility issues being evaluated: 1. Monetary eligibility: Based on your work history and earnings (this was approved, hence the $872 benefit amount letter) 2. Weekly eligibility: Each week you must be able and available for work (your medical procedure week triggered a disqualification) The good news is that a disqualification for one week shouldn't affect your entire claim - it should only affect that specific week. However, sometimes ESD's automated system incorrectly applies a single-week issue to your entire claim. Action plan: 1. File an appeal immediately (30-day deadline) 2. Continue filing weekly claims 3. Call ESD to speak with an agent who can review your specific situation 4. Provide medical documentation for your procedure 5. Request a standby status for that week if it was a temporary medical issue This is fixable, but requires getting through to someone who can manually review your claim.
This is SO helpful - thank you for breaking it down clearly! I didn't realize the medical procedure could trigger a full disqualification. I've started my appeal and I'm going to try to get through to ESD tomorrow. Really appreciate the detailed explanation.
after u get this fixed make sure u answer yes to all the questions about being able and available even if ur sick for a day or two... they don't need to know every little thing just say yes unless ur like hospitalized or something
I would caution against this advice. Misrepresenting your availability on weekly claims can lead to fraud allegations and required repayment of benefits with penalties. It's better to answer truthfully and then provide explanation if needed. For brief illnesses, you're still considered available if you would have been able to accept work otherwise.
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this happened to me back in september...my claim was pending for almost a month because my employer contested it saying i quit but i was actually laid off. i had NO IDEA this was happening until i finally got through to someone who told me. ended up having to submit documentation proving i was laid off. might be worth checking if your former employer is contesting your claim?
Oh wow, I hadn't even considered that. My company did a round of layoffs but it was all very amicable, so I wouldn't expect them to contest anything. But you never know what happens behind the scenes. I'll try to contact HR and see if they've received anything from ESD that needs a response.
Just wanted to follow up on this thread - for claims in adjudication, make sure you're checking both your eServices Message Center AND your personal email daily. Sometimes ESD will email you directly or post a message requesting additional information. If you miss these communications, it can significantly delay your claim. Also, check your spam/junk folders. Many people miss important ESD communications because they end up there. If you do manage to get through to an agent using any of the methods suggested here, ask them to make a note in your file about your attempts to contact them. This can be helpful if there are any issues later regarding your availability or participation.
Thank you for this advice! I've been checking my eServices messages daily but hadn't thought about my spam folder. Just checked and there's nothing from ESD there either. I'll keep a close eye on both going forward. I'm going to try that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. At this point, paying a little to actually talk to someone seems worth it since I'm owed several weeks of benefits. Will update here if I get through!
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Always take screenshots of your payment history and save any letters they send you about benefit amounts. ESD's system is notorious for weird glitches. I've had payments disappear from my payment history only to reappear weeks later. The documentation saved me when they tried to say I hadn't reported something correctly.
Great advice - I just took screenshots of everything and downloaded the payment history as a PDF. Better safe than sorry!
Glad to hear you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread with similar issues, here's what to remember: 1) Always check your ESD account for notices explaining payments, 2) Don't spend unexpected money until you confirm what it's for, 3) Keep detailed records of all communications and payments, and 4) Sometimes payments that seem like errors are actually legitimate adjustments based on wage recalculations or industry-specific programs.
Excellent summary. I'd add that it's also worth checking if there have been any recent legislative changes that might have triggered retroactive payments. The ESD website usually has announcements about these policy changes, though they're not always easy to find.
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wait im confused... what happens if u get a job but only work part time? do u still qualify for partial benefits or does having any job at all make u ineligible? im in adjudication now but might get a part time position soon
Yes, you can receive partial benefits if working part-time! Just report your hours and earnings accurately. ESD uses this formula: Your weekly benefit minus 75% of your gross earnings for that week. If that calculation results in at least $1, you'll receive that amount. So partial work doesn't make you ineligible - it just reduces your benefit amount proportionally.
my roomate stopped filing after he got a job and ESD never paid his back weeks even tho they were approved. took him months to get it sorted out. def keep filing!!
Yikes, that's exactly what I'm afraid of! I don't want to go through months of extra hassle just because I didn't know I needed to keep filing. Thanks for sharing your roommate's experience.
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One thing to be aware of: While you're not responsible for your employer's tax obligations, if it turns out they misreported your wages (showing you earned less than you actually did), ESD might issue an overpayment if they later correct those wage records and it affects your benefit calculation. If you're concerned, I'd recommend keeping good records of all your paystubs, W-2s, and any communication about your layoff. Also, double-check that the wage amount shown on your ESD monetary determination letter matches what you actually earned.
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Oliver Alexander
•That's a good point. I just checked my monetary determination letter and the quarterly earnings look accurate compared to my actual pay. So it seems like they reported my wages correctly, they just might not have been paying the proper taxes on them. I'll keep monitoring my claim status just to be safe.
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Adrian Hughes
hey just wondering did u get paid under the table at all?? cuz thats a whole different issue than just the tax withholding thing
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Oliver Alexander
•No, everything was on the books with regular paystubs, W-2s, etc. I just noticed discrepancies in how the taxes were being withheld when I was reviewing my past pay statements. All my income was properly reported on my tax returns.
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