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just wondering - how much was the retro pay if u dont mind sharing? our union is negotiating something similar right now
I'd rather not share the exact amount publicly, but it was a few thousand dollars total spread across two checks. It was for a 3% retroactive raise going back about 9 months. Hope your union negotiation goes well!
Based on everyone's feedback and my own experience with ESD, I'd suggest the following steps: 1. Report the retro pay as earnings for week ending 2/23 2. Enter the gross amount (before deductions) 3. Keep copies of both checks and any explanation letter from your employer 4. If your weekly claim gets flagged for review, be prepared to explain it's retro pay from a union settlement 5. Remember this only affects the one week - your claim continues normally after Glad you got this figured out! ESD's system doesn't handle special situations like this very clearly.
Thank you for the step-by-step! I just filed my weekly claim and reported it exactly as you suggested. I did get a message saying my benefits would be reduced for this week, but that's fine as long as my ongoing claim isn't affected. I appreciate everyone's help - this community is amazing!
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From what I understand, the main reasons for denial are: 1) Not demonstrating financial hardship, 2) The overpayment was due to fraud or misrepresentation, or 3) Incomplete documentation. If you meet the hardship criteria and the overpayment wasn't your fault, you should have a good chance at approval.
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my cousin works for ESD (not saying where) and she says they're dealing with a huge backlog right now because they switched some computer system in August and it's created all kinds of problems. she said especially claims with short work history are getting stuck. might explain why so many people here are having the same issue recently!
that explains ALOT actually. wish they would just tell us that instead of leaving us in the dark!
Update: I finally managed to get through to ESD this morning after calling right when they opened at 8:00am! The agent confirmed my claim is in adjudication specifically because of my short employment period. They need to verify with my employer that I was laid off and not fired for cause. The agent said this typically takes 4-6 weeks to resolve but can sometimes take longer if they have trouble getting information from the employer. She advised me to keep filing weekly claims and assured me that if approved, I'll receive all backdated payments. She also mentioned they're dealing with higher than normal volume right now, so wait times are longer than usual. Just wanted to share this info in case it helps anyone else in a similar situation!
Thanks for the update! This is exactly what I suspected was happening. The adjudication process for work separation issues can be time-consuming, especially when it involves a short employment period. The good news is that you now know what's happening and can plan accordingly. Make sure you keep a copy of any correspondence from your employer about the layoff being due to restructuring - that will be valuable evidence for your claim.
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Just wanted to add - make sure you're on time for the hearing (actually, be early and ready 10-15 minutes before). If you miss it, it's very difficult to get a new hearing scheduled and the judge will likely rule against you by default. Also, if you've found new evidence that supports your case, you can sometimes submit it up to 5 business days before the hearing. Check your notice for the exact deadline.
Update: I tried that Claimyr service and actually got through to ESD! The agent looked at my file and said there was confusion about some income from a side gig I did last year. They're still making me do the hearing, but at least now I know exactly what weeks they're questioning and what documentation I need. I've got everything organized and ready for Tuesday. Will update after the hearing to let everyone know how it went!
That's great! Knowing exactly what they're questioning makes a huge difference. You'll be much better prepared now.
Paige Cantoni
You really need to be persistent with calling ESD. I'm in the same situation right now - been trying for 2 weeks to find out why I was disqualified. The automated system is a nightmare and doesn't tell you anything useful! I've sent 3 messages through eServices and haven't heard back. This system is broken!
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Dylan Baskin
•Make sure you're sending messages through the secure messaging system, not the general contact form. Also be specific in your subject line (Example: "Disqualification explanation needed - Claim #12345"). Generic messages often get overlooked in their backlog. Follow up every 3-4 business days if you don't receive a response.
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Justin Chang
UPDATE: We finally got through to ESD this morning! Turns out his former employer disputed the claim saying he was fired for attendance issues, which is completely untrue. He was part of a layoff with 5 other workers when the project lost funding. The ESD agent said we need to submit documentation showing it was a layoff (we have the layoff notice email from his supervisor). We've started the appeal process and uploaded the documentation. The agent said we should expect a fact-finding interview in about 3 weeks. At least now we know what happened, even though it's frustrating the employer would lie. Thank you everyone for your help!
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Ellie Lopez
•Great update! Make sure you keep all communication with the supervisor about the layoff. Also, if any of the other laid-off workers are willing to provide statements confirming it was a group layoff, that would strengthen your case significantly. Continue filing weekly claims during this process, and you should receive all back payments if the appeal is successful.
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Hunter Brighton
•companies always pull this crap! my buddy had the same thing happen. make sure ur husband keeps doing his job searches even while waiting for the appeal!!!
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