Great news! Glad you got it sorted out. Make sure you get confirmation that the corrected request was submitted, and keep monitoring your account for the standby approval to show up.

Lucky you got through! I'm jealous. Make sure you get that in WRITING about not needing to do job searches. I've seen them come back later and deny benefits even when an agent said something was fine over the phone.

I'm experiencing a similar issue, but I think there might be something larger happening with ESD's payment system this week. I have a coworker who's also on unemployment, and she mentioned her payment was delayed as well. She filed early Sunday morning, so I don't think it's related to when during the day you filed. One thing to check - did you receive any correspondence in your ESD account? Sometimes they'll send a notice if they need additional information for your claim. If there's nothing in your account correspondence and your claim still says "processing," it's likely just a system delay.

UPDATE: My payment finally changed from "processing" to "paid" this morning (Friday). Looks like it was just delayed by a day or two. Just wanted to update in case anyone else is experiencing the same thing and checking this thread!

wait I'm confused...doesn't ESD have some special training benefits program? my cousin was getting unemployment while he was in a vocational program last year. something about retraining for in-demand jobs?

You're thinking of the Training Benefits Program, but that's different from what the original poster is asking about. The Training Benefits Program is typically for people who are already qualified for regular unemployment (laid off, etc.) and then get approved to attend training while receiving benefits.\n\nThe original poster is asking about quitting a job specifically to attend school, which is different. They wouldn't qualify for regular benefits, so they wouldn't qualify for the training extension either.\n\nBut it's a good point to bring up! If someone is laid off and wants to go to school, they should definitely ask about the Training Benefits Program.

Give it 5 BUSINESS days before you start worrying. That's the standard processing time for ACH transfers between financial institutions. If ESD shows it as paid, they've done their part. Sometimes smaller banks or credit unions take longer to process incoming transfers, especially if they batch process them only on certain days. I've had unemployment payments take anywhere from 1-5 business days to hit my account, and it seemed totally random. The exact same bank and exact same payment amount could take different times in different weeks. You only need to contact ESD if: 1. It's been more than 5 business days 2. Your payment status on the ESD site changes from "paid" to something else 3. You get a notification of a problem with the payment

update? did u get ur payment yet?? mine finally came through this morning!

Just an update on waiver deadlines - in 2025, ESD extended the response window for overpayment appeals and waiver requests to 35 days (it used to be 30). Make sure you're tracking the exact date on the notice. Also, if you mail any forms, use certified mail so you have proof of when you submitted everything. ESD has been known to claim they never received documents.

I wanted to follow up with one more important detail - your daughter should also request a formal appeal of the overpayment determination within the 35-day window, not just the waiver. This preserves all her rights while you work on the waiver request. The appeal form (called a "Request for Review") can be submitted online through her eServices account or by mail. Also, yes, most forms can now be uploaded directly through the eServices portal. Go to her account, look for "Upload a Document" and select the appropriate form type from the dropdown menu. You'll still want to keep screenshots or confirmation numbers as proof of submission.