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Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I'm going to gather my documentation and see if taking the itemized deduction or the tax credit makes more sense in my situation. Might talk to a tax professional too just to make sure I'm doing it right. I'll update here if I learn anything useful that might help others in the same boat.
That's smart! One more tip: if you use tax software, look for options about "repayments" or "claim of right" specifically. Sometimes these options are buried in interview questions about "uncommon tax situations" or similar categories. And yes, please update us on what you learn - this is a common issue that many people struggle with.
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my cousin works at a temp place and he just puts "no work available" when he files his weekly claim. maybe try that next time??
That option didn't used to show up for temp workers depending on how the employer registers with ESD. But they mightve updated the system recently, worth checking all the dropdown options carefully next time
FINAL UPDATE: I used Claimyr this morning and got through to ESD in about 30 minutes! The agent was really helpful and found TWO problems: 1) The temp agency had reported my husband as having "quit" when he actually just wasn't given any more assignments. The agent corrected this and removed the disqualification. 2) They had miscalculated his base year by using 2025 Q1-Q4 instead of including the higher-paying Q4 2024. They're fixing this too and said his weekly benefit should go back up. The agent said both issues should be resolved within 72 hours and any missed payments will be back-paid. Such a relief! For anyone dealing with temp agency work, make sure you select "lack of work/no work available" not "voluntary leave" when filing weekly claims. And THANK YOU everyone for your help - this forum literally saved us from disaster.
That's excellent news! So glad you got it resolved quickly. This is a really common problem with temp agencies and ESD. For future reference, temp agencies often incorrectly report employment endings because it affects their unemployment insurance tax rates. Always contest any claim where they report you voluntarily quit when they simply stopped offering assignments. And yes, definitely continue using "lack of work" or "no work available" for any week they don't offer assignments.
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Quick update on waiver processing times - I just had a meeting with the ESD overpayment unit supervisor yesterday. They're currently processing waivers from mid-July, so there's about a 7-month backlog. They've hired additional staff for review, but each waiver requires checking against both federal and state eligibility rules from the pandemic period, which involves manual review of documentation. Important note: Make sure your current contact information is updated in the system. They're sending requests for additional information by mail and email, and if you miss responding to these requests, your waiver could be denied by default.
7 MONTHS?!? That's insane! By then they'll have taken all the money from some of us through garnishments or tax intercepts! How is this legal?
After reading everyone's experiences, I think we need to recognize this is a systemic issue affecting thousands of people. The Covid benefit programs were chaotic, with changing guidance from both federal and state levels. While waiting for your waiver to be processed: 1. Request a formal hold on collections through eServices (as mentioned above) 2. Document all communications with ESD (dates, times, representative names) 3. Check your spam folder regularly for ESD communications 4. Contact your state representative if it's been over 4 months 5. Consider filing a formal appeal if collections are continuing despite a pending waiver The good news is that I've seen very few waiver denials so far - most are being approved, just very slowly.
Thank you for this comprehensive advice. I just sent a message requesting the collections hold and will be contacting my rep next week if I don't hear anything. It's so frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops because of their mistakes in the first place!
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I want to emphasize that timing matters when filing. Since you voluntarily quit on October 6th and it's now late October, you should file right away. You don't want to wait too long as it could affect your claim. Also, make sure you report any earnings from your new job when filing weekly claims - failing to do so could result in an overpayment issue later.
I didn't realize timing was important! I'll file today. For the weekly claims, do I report gross earnings or net? And do I report them for the week I worked or the week I got paid?
Report gross earnings (before taxes) for the week you EARNED the money, not when you were paid. This is a common mistake that causes overpayment notices later. And remember, you must be available for work and actively job searching during any week you claim benefits, even if you've already secured a new position but haven't started yet.
Don't forget to prepare for the possibility of an appeal hearing if they initially deny your claim. Washington state has a high rate of reversals at the appeal level for these types of cases. Make sure you have documentation ready about: 1) The original incident with details about the medication theft, 2) Proof that management knew about your concerns when they rehired this person, 3) Any communications showing you tried to resolve this before quitting. I'd recommend preparing your narrative now while everything is fresh in your mind.
That's excellent advice. I'll start gathering everything now. Do you know how long appeals typically take to process? If my initial claim is denied, should I still file weekly claims while waiting for the appeal?
YES! Continue filing your weekly claims even if denied - this is critical. If you win on appeal, you'll only be paid for weeks you properly claimed. Appeals are currently taking about 6-8 weeks to schedule after filing, and you'll get a notice with your hearing date about 10 days before. The hearing itself is usually by phone with an Administrative Law Judge.
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I just checked my eServices and noticed there's actually a questionnaire that was added yesterday! Thanks for mentioning that - I wouldn't have thought to look. Filling it out right now and hoping that helps move things along. Still worried about the timeline but at least I know what to expect now. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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Hang in there. I remember when I first applied for unemployment after losing my restaurant job it was SO confusing. Just remember to keep filing those weekly claims no matter what. My cousin forgot to file for two weeks during his adjudication period and he never got paid for those weeks even though his claim was eventually approved. The system is super strict about that weekly filing requirement.
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