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I wouldnt trust the zero balance until you get confirmation in WRITING from ESD! My waiver got approved then REVERSED two months later and they started collections again and added penalties!!!! get everything in writing and dont spend that refund $$$ until your 100% sure its final
Oh no, that sounds like a nightmare! Do you know why they reversed the decision? That makes me really nervous now. I'll definitely ask for written confirmation when I call.
they said i actually didnt qualify for the waiver in the first place and the approval was a "system error" 🙄 i had to file an appeal with OAH and im still waiting for a hearing date. its been a total mess!!!
To address the concern about waiver reversals - this is extremely rare and typically only happens in cases where fraud was later discovered or if the waiver was clearly issued in error (like if you didn't actually have an overpayment to begin with). For most people who legitimately qualified for a pandemic overpayment waiver, once approved, it's final. However, it's always good practice to: 1. Request a formal waiver approval letter (they don't always send these automatically) 2. Print and save screenshots of your zero balance 3. Keep all communication with ESD regarding your waiver 4. If you do receive a refund, save the documentation that came with it The vast majority of approved waivers remain approved permanently - but documentation is your best protection.
Thank you so much for the reassurance. I'll definitely follow all of these steps. I legitimately qualified for the waiver (it was due to one of those confusing pandemic rule changes that affected so many people), so hopefully I won't have any issues with reversal. I'll make sure to get everything in writing.
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btw i forgot to mention my hearing was over the phone not in person. is yours phone or zoom or in person? the phone one was actually easier than i expected. the judge was super nice and my old boss kept contradicting himself and sounded like an idiot lol. i won my case in the end!
Mine is scheduled as a phone hearing too! That's encouraging that your experience wasn't awful and that you won your case. My former employer tends to get flustered when questioned so maybe the same will happen. Congrats on winning your case!
UPDATE??!! Did you manage to get your benefits continued during the appeal? Hope you and your daughter are ok 💜
Yes! Thank you for checking in. I got through to OAH and filed for continued benefits yesterday. They said I should know within 48 hours if it's approved. We got a hotel voucher for 5 days through 211, which is such a relief. The Unemployment Law Project called me back and I have an appointment with them tomorrow to go over my case. Still extremely stressful but feeling slightly more hopeful.
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dont forget to check if you qualify for pandemic benefits those are still happening i think
Pandemic benefits (PUA, PEUC, etc.) all ended back in 2021. There are currently no pandemic-related unemployment extensions available in 2025. All federal enhancement programs have expired.
Hey just checking in - did u have any luck with WorkSource or finding some temp work? The construction industry usually picks up in spring so maybe things will get better soon???
Thanks for checking in! I had an appointment with WorkSource yesterday and they were actually pretty helpful. They connected me with a staffing agency that specializes in construction and they might have a 3-month project starting next week. It's not ideal but would definitely help with bills while I continue looking for something permanent. Also applied for SNAP benefits yesterday. Trying to stay positive!
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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.
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.
hey just wondering did u get paid under the table at all?? cuz thats a whole different issue than just the tax withholding thing
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.
Yuki Tanaka
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE PPL GIVE UP!!!! They WANT us to get frustrated and stop trying to get OUR MONEY that WE EARNED! I've been fighting with ESD for MONTHS and finally got paid last week. DON'T GIVE UP! Keep calling, keep messaging, be the most annoying person they've ever dealt with until they fix your claim just to get rid of you!!!!
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Nia Thompson
•It definitely feels that way sometimes! I'm trying to stay positive but it's getting harder each day. Congrats on finally getting your payment! I'm definitely going to be persistent - I have no choice at this point.
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AstroAce
heyy just wonderin if u ever got this resolved? im in same boat (6 weeks now) and freaking out
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Nia Thompson
•Yes! I actually did get it resolved last week. What finally worked was (1) calling at exactly 8:00 AM and waiting on hold for about an hour, then (2) specifically asking for an escalation due to financial hardship as someone suggested in this thread. They pushed my claim through and I got my determination two days later. Then payments came through about 3 days after that. Keep trying - use the 8 AM trick and specifically request escalation when you get through. Good luck!
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