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ya i called like 20 times and finally got threw. they said it was a "system issue" whatevr that means and fixed it. got backpay for the missed weeks but it was super stressful. make sure u check your account every week!
Just want to say good luck! I remember how stressful this was. One tip that helped me was taking screenshots of EVERYTHING - all notices, all payments, all messages. My employer tried claiming they filed their commissioner review on time when they actually missed the deadline by 2 days. I had proof and that ended the whole thing right there.
That's a great tip about taking screenshots. I'll start doing that right away. Thank you!
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just start filing the new claim like 2 weeks b4 the old 1 expires so they overlap!!! thats what my friend did and she didn't miss any payments!!
This advice could actually cause problems. Filing a new claim before your benefit year ends can create conflicts in the system and potentially trigger an overpayment situation. The correct approach is to wait until your benefit year officially ends, then immediately file your new claim. Just be financially prepared for a potential gap in payments as the new claim processes.
Something that helped me avoid a long gap between claims was making sure ALL my employment history was thoroughly documented with exact dates and contact information before submitting my new claim. Also, I uploaded my ID documentation again even though they already had it from my first claim. Basically, assume they need everything verified from scratch - that seems to speed things up. If your previous claim had any issues or took longer than normal, expect similar hangups with the new one since it's likely to follow the same pattern.
This is really practical advice - thank you! I'll gather all my documentation ahead of time and be prepared to upload everything again. Hopefully that will help things move faster.
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i went thru something similar but my claim got denied b/c my boss said i was a no-call no-show even tho i texted him every day i was sick. make SURE you have proof you communicated about being sick!!!!
Ugh, that's awful they lied about you! I do have all my texts saved, plus a call log showing I called the cafe each morning. I'll definitely keep all of that as evidence just in case. Did you appeal the denial?
To follow up on your question about how long adjudication takes - it varies quite a bit depending on ESD's current workload, but typically 3-6 weeks. If you're concerned about immediate finances while waiting, you might want to look into other temporary assistance programs like: 1. Emergency Assistance programs through DSHS 2. Rental assistance programs in your county 3. Food banks and Basic Food benefits If your claim is eventually approved, you'll receive back payments for all the eligible weeks you claimed, even during the adjudication period. Just make sure to keep filing those weekly claims consistently.
Thank you so much for this information. I'll look into those emergency assistance programs right away. And I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims no matter what. Everyone here has been incredibly helpful!
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whatever u do DONT agree to any payment plan until after ur appeal!!!! my friend did that and they used it against her saying she 'acknowledged the debt' or something stupid like that. fight it all the way!!!
This isn't entirely accurate. Requesting a payment plan doesn't waive your right to appeal the underlying overpayment determination. The appeal and the payment arrangement are separate processes. However, I'd recommend clearly stating in your payment plan request that you're "making payments while contesting the validity of the overpayment" to avoid any confusion.
u should call ur state representative too! my boyfriend did that when esd was being impossible and suddenly they fixed everything real quick lol. politicians hate bad press so they usually help
That's a great idea I wouldn't have thought of! Just looked up my district representatives - I'm going to email all three of them today. At this point I need all the help I can get.
Kelsey Hawkins
Whatever you do, DON'T LOSE YOUR COOL during the hearing!!! I got frustrated when ESD kept interrupting me and started arguing, and the judge basically shut me down after that. Even if they say things that aren't true, stay calm and wait your turn to respond. It's REALLY hard but so important.
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A Man D Mortal
•That's good advice. I tend to get emotional when I'm stressed but I'll practice staying calm. Maybe I'll write down what I want to say ahead of time.
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Emma Morales
btw if u win do they pay u all the back benefits right away? i'm curious about this too
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Katherine Hunter
•If you win your appeal, it typically takes 7-10 business days for ESD to process the judge's decision and release any back payments owed to you. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower depending on their current workload. You'll still need to have filed your weekly claims during the waiting period to receive those weeks' benefits.
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