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Regarding your weekly claim, here's what you should do: 1. Answer "No" to the question about refusing work 2. In your work search log, do NOT include this interaction as one of your job search activities (it wasn't legitimate) 3. Keep detailed notes about this interaction separate from your claim, just in case you need to explain later 4. Continue your regular job search activities as required by ESD The key thing to understand is that ESD's "suitable work" definition includes legitimacy of the offer. A scam is not a legitimate offer and thus cannot be "suitable work" by definition. If you're particularly concerned, you can always add a note in the comments section of your weekly claim explaining that you encountered what appeared to be fraudulent recruitment activity but are continuing your legitimate job search.
This is extremely helpful - thank you for the specific guidance on how to handle my claim. I'll do exactly as you suggested and keep notes separately. I've been really diligent about my job search activities so I have plenty of legitimate ones to report.
One more thing I forgot to mention - you should check your credit reports right away if you shared any personal information with these scammers. Even confirming your full name, address, or that you're a US citizen could be used for identity theft. You can get free weekly credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com, and it might be worth putting a fraud alert on your credit file as a precaution.
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just went through this last month! mine was processing for 6 days then suddenly switched to paid. make sure your direct deposit info is correct NOW before it processes so you don't have any delays once approved. also start doing your job search activities now (you need 3 per week) even tho your claim isn't approved yet!!
Oh that's a good point about the job search activities. I wasn't sure if I needed to start those while still processing. Thanks!
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kinda off topic but make sure u update ur address with esd ASAP! they sent me important paperwork to my old place and when i didnt respond they shut off my benefits for like 3 weeks
Good point! I updated my address with USPS for mail forwarding but forgot to update it directly with ESD. I'll do that right now while I'm waiting to hear back about the hearing.
UPDATE: I got through to someone at OAH! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and it actually worked to get me connected to ESD, who then transferred me directly to OAH. The hearing coordinator confirmed my appeal was actually resolved months ago when the adjudicator approved my benefits, but the hearing was never formally canceled in their system. She's removing it from the calendar and sending me email confirmation. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help today - I was seriously panicking!
Excellent news! This is actually a common administrative oversight. Make sure to keep that email confirmation in case any questions arise in the future. Glad it worked out!
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@claimyr_commenter Thanks for that tip! I'll check it out. Really need to get some specific questions answered about my claim that the website doesn't cover.
Pro tip for everyone: start seriously job hunting around month 4 of your benefits! I waited until month 5 and really regretted it because it took longer than expected to find something. The job search requirements (3 activities weekly) aren't enough if you're actually trying to replace your income before benefits run out.
That's really good advice - thank you! I'll definitely ramp up my job search efforts sooner rather than later.
Leeann Blackstein
did u upload ur id documents? they make everyone do identity verification now but sometimes they dont tell u until u call. check the document upload section and see if theres anything pending
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Theodore Nelson
•This!!! my claim was stuck for a MONTH bc they needed my ID and never told me!!!
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Liv Park
Just wanted to follow up on your situation. Any luck getting through to ESD or finding out what's going on with your claim? If you're still having trouble, you might want to reach out to your state representative's office. They often have dedicated staff who can help constituents with ESD issues and can sometimes get information much faster than you can on your own. Also, if you're facing financial hardship while waiting for your unemployment benefits, consider contacting local community organizations that might offer emergency rental assistance or other support. Many counties have programs specifically for people waiting on unemployment benefits.
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Charlee Coleman
•Thank you for checking back! I finally got through yesterday using that early morning trick. Turns out my claim is stuck in identity verification even though they never asked me for any documents! The agent helped me upload my ID and said it should be processed within 5-7 business days. Fingers crossed I'll finally see some movement soon. I really appreciate everyone's help here - I was feeling so lost.
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