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Try calling exactly at 4:25pm. That worked for me twice because most people don't realize they're open until 5pm and stop calling after lunch. The queue usually clears out a bit by then.
I'll definitely try this! Hadn't thought of trying late afternoon. Will give it a shot tomorrow at 4:25 on the dot. Thanks!
Any luck getting through? I'm curious if any of these suggestions worked for you.
Finally got through! Used the Claimyr service you recommended and got connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. They fixed the issue with my overlapping claims and released all my pending payments. Such a relief after weeks of frustration. Thank you SO much for the suggestion!
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There's some confusion in this thread about how the calculation works. Here's the exact formula ESD uses: 1. They subtract $5 from your gross earnings 2. They subtract 75% of the remaining amount from your weekly benefit For example: If you earn $100 in a week and your weekly benefit is $500: $100 - $5 = $95 $95 × 75% = $71.25 $500 - $71.25 = $428.75 (your adjusted benefit) Total income: $100 + $428.75 = $528.75 So you actually end up with MORE total income than just receiving unemployment alone. Just make sure you always report accurately and maintain your job search activities.
Wait is this real???? I've been on UI for 2 months and had NO IDEA there was a $5 deduction first!! I've been calculating it wrong this whole time!!!! Why doesn't ESD explain this clearly???? Their website is SO CONFUSING!!!!!
Thank you all SO much for your advice! I'm going to accept the on-call position and make sure I report everything accurately. I'll keep searching for full-time work and completing my job search activities every week. It's a huge relief to know I can earn some extra money without losing all my benefits. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share your experiences and knowledge!
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Unfortunately, I think you've missed the window for unemployment benefits from that job. The deadline is usually within 6 months of separation, and it's been well over a year now. However, since you mentioned you got your cosmetology license, have you considered looking into any of the Work Source programs? They might be able to help you find flexible work options that could accommodate your needs while bringing in some income. Also, as others have mentioned, PFML is probably your best option right now. Washington has one of the better PFML programs in the country, and it specifically covers recovery from childbirth. The application process is completely separate from unemployment. Whatever you do, don't give up. The system is complicated, but there are resources available.
Thank you - I hadn't thought about Work Source. I will definitely look into that for the future. My cosmetology license is still good, and once I'm physically and mentally ready to work again, I'd love to find something part-time that works with my disability needs. Right now I'm focusing on the PFML option since that seems most relevant to my current situation with the recent C-section.
The ESD phone lines are IMPOSSIBLE!! I spent 3 weeks trying to get through about my claim last month. If u need to talk to someone try early morning like 7:59am right when they open. Or use that Claimyr thing someone mentioned, my friend said it actually works.
OMG this is so true. I literally had to set an alarm for 7:55am and start calling over and over until I got through. Took me 4 days of trying this before I finally didn't get a busy signal. The whole system is broken.
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Im sorry ur dealing with this! I had something kinda similar happen with my cosmetology license last year and what helped was getting a letter from my previous employer stating that they would rehire me once my license was renewed. ESD accepted this as proof that I was just temporarily unable to work due to administrative processing and not due to any fault of my own.
That's interesting - I hadn't thought of that approach. Unfortunately my previous employer is the one who let me go, so I don't think they'd be willing to provide that kind of letter. But maybe I could get something similar from potential employers I've interviewed with.
After your adjudication interview, if they still deny your benefits, remember you have the right to appeal the decision. The appeal would go to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), where an Administrative Law Judge would review your case. You have 30 days from the date of the determination letter to file an appeal. While it takes time, the appeal process often results in reversals of incorrect ESD determinations, especially in complex cases like yours where you're clearly making good faith efforts to maintain your eligibility to work.
I really hope it doesn't come to an appeal, but it's good to know that's an option. The ESD agent I spoke to seemed to understand my situation, so I'm cautiously optimistic. Thanks for all this information - it's been incredibly helpful during a really stressful time.
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To answer your follow-up question - yes, the monetary determination letter means you're eligible based on your past earnings. You should definitely start filing weekly claims right away. Just because your status can change later (as others have mentioned) doesn't mean you should delay filing. Each week you don't file is potentially lost benefits that can't be recovered later. Regarding your employer - there's no direct way to see if they've contested anything, but if they had immediately disputed your claim, you likely wouldn't have seen the status change to active so quickly. Most employer disputes show up within the first 10 days, though they technically have more time than that. If your separation was a departmental layoff as you mentioned, it's very likely your claim will remain approved. Just make sure you're doing your 3 job search activities every week and documenting them properly.
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GalaxyGlider
•Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! I'll start filing my weekly claims right away and make sure to keep up with the job search requirements. This whole system is more complicated than I expected, but I feel much better now understanding how it works.
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Omar Farouk
anyone else notice how ESD seems to be speeding up for some people but still keeping others waiting FOREVER??? seems totally UNFAIR how they pick and choose who to process quickly!
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Ravi Choudhury
•It's actually based on complexity factors rather than random selection. Claims with clear documentation, no employer disputes, straightforward work history, and standard separation reasons (like layoffs) can be processed much faster with their new automated system. Claims that involve multiple employers, unusual separation circumstances, potential availability issues, or employer disputes require human review, which takes longer. The system is prioritizing claims that can be quickly resolved while ensuring complex cases still get proper review.
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