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Thanks everyone for the helpful info! I finally got through to ESD today and they confirmed I can request the alternative base year since I had higher earnings recently. They're recalculating my weekly benefit amount and said it should increase by about $175 per week! That makes a huge difference for me. The quarters system is still confusing but at least there's a way to use more recent earnings when it makes sense.
That's fantastic news! I'm glad you were able to get through and request the alternative base year calculation. That $175 increase will make a significant difference. Did you end up calling them directly or using a service to get through?
I tried calling directly for 2 days with no luck - just kept getting the "high call volume" message and disconnects. I ended up using the Claimyr service mentioned above and got through to a real person in about 20 minutes. Worth it for the peace of mind and getting my calculation fixed before bills are due!
Mei Chen
•Great to hear you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread: always double-check your benefit calculation, especially if your income changed significantly in the past year. The default calculation isn't always the best one for your situation, and as this shows, it can make a substantial difference in your weekly benefit amount.
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Dylan Cooper
I handle payroll for a medium-sized company, and we occasionally have to issue correction payments like this. From the employer side, we typically code these as \
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Zara Rashid
One more important tip - when you file the appeal, you'll get an acknowledgment letter that includes instructions for submitting evidence. Follow these exactly! You typically need to submit your evidence at least one week before the hearing date. Also, during the hearing itself, stay calm and stick to the facts. The judge only wants to know the specific circumstances of your separation from employment. In your case, that's simple - you were laid off due to lack of work, and the employer incorrectly reported it as misconduct. I've seen many appeals get unnecessarily complicated because people get emotional or go off on tangents about unrelated workplace issues during their hearing. The more straightforward you keep it, the better your chances.
Thank you for the additional advice. I'll make sure to stay focused on the facts during the hearing. I tend to get nervous in these situations so I'll prepare what I want to say ahead of time.
I CANNOT BELIEVE they keep denying honest hardworking people while scammers get away with MILLIONS!!! The whole system is RIGGED!
Diego Vargas
•This isn't really helpful to OP's specific situation. They have a straightforward appeal with employer support, which has a good chance of success.
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StarStrider
Quick update on something I forgot to mention - if your employer is going to be at the hearing (sometimes they are, sometimes not), be prepared for them to present their side. In my case, the payroll person from my company attended and actually ended up supporting my position because they realized their reporting to ESD had errors. So don't automatically assume your employer is "against" you in this process.
Thanks everyone for the advice! I've started gathering all my documentation and will submit it by the deadline. One last question - how long after the hearing did you get the decision? The waiting and uncertainty is killing me!
Omar Hassan
•You'll typically receive the judge's written decision within 2-4 weeks after the hearing. The decision will explain the reasoning and your further appeal rights if you disagree with the outcome. If you win, ESD should remove the overpayment from your account within about 10 business days after the decision.
More waiting, great. 😫 But at least there's a chance this nightmare could be over in a month! I'll update this thread after my hearing to let everyone know how it went.
NebulaKnight
Mine is always on Tuesday mornings except last month when it randomly showed up on Thursday for no reason whatsoever. ESD systems are super inconsistent sometimes. As long as it says paid you'll get it eventually!!!
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Mei Chen
•That's reassuring! It's stressful when you're counting on the money. I'll try to be patient.
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Amara Adeyemi
Just as an update for anyone finding this thread later - Washington ESD processing times in 2025 are typically: - Sunday filing: Payment processing Monday, deposit Tuesday/Wednesday - Monday filing: Payment processing Tuesday, deposit Wednesday/Thursday But your first payment can take 1-2 days longer as they verify your banking details. Also, if there are any holidays or system maintenance, that can push everything back a day or two. Always check your ESD account for the most current status.
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Mei Chen
•UPDATE: The money just hit my account this morning (Thursday)! Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance. Seems like it just takes a little longer sometimes, especially for first payments.
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