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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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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!
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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Based on everything you've described, this sounds like what's called an "adjudication hold" without proper notification. Some claims get randomly selected for additional verification, and yours might be one of them. Unfortunately, the only real solution is making contact with an ESD claims specialist. I'd recommend a multi-pronged approach: 1. Continue attempting to call ESD directly 2. Contact your state representative as suggested above 3. Send a secure message through the eServices portal (they're supposed to respond within 5-7 business days) 4. If your husband's employer has an HR department, ask if they can help by verifying any information ESD might need For the phone approach, try calling the main line at exactly 7:00am, and if that doesn't work, try around 4:30pm. Some people have had success with the technical support line and then asking to be transferred to claims. Once he gets through, make sure to request retroactive payment for all weeks in pending status. They should process everything at once once the hold is lifted.
This is incredibly helpful, thank you. He's tried the secure messages (sent 4 over the past month) with no response. We'll try the HR approach - that's a great idea we hadn't thought of. And we'll keep trying the phones at the times you suggested.
Just wanted to follow up - did your husband have any luck with the state rep approach? My sister used Claimyr (the service I mentioned before) because she tried calling for weeks and couldn't get through. The regular phone method just seems impossible right now with how backed up ESD is. Whatever works though! I hope he gets his money soon.
We've contacted our state rep but haven't heard back yet (it's been 2 days). I think he might try that Claimyr service as a backup plan if we don't hear from the rep's office by Monday. At this point, he just wants this resolved so we can move on! I'll update here if either method works.
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Based on everything you've shared, it sounds like your claim is almost certainly in adjudication due to the severance payment. Here's what I recommend: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims on time, even if you're not getting paid yet 2. Document all your job search activities meticulously 3. Try calling ESD at the moment they open (typically 8:00 AM) as that's when you have the best chance of getting through 4. If you can't reach them by phone after several attempts, consider sending a secure message through your online account specifically asking about the severance review status The good news is that once they resolve the adjudication, you should receive all back payments for the weeks you've claimed, assuming you're found eligible. The waiting is definitely stressful, but stay proactive about following up.
Thank you so much for this detailed advice. I'll definitely try calling right when they open tomorrow. And I've been keeping detailed records of all my job search activities just to be safe. It's reassuring to know I'll eventually get the back payments if everything checks out. The uncertainty is almost worse than the waiting!
when i filed back in november it took almost 9 weeks to get paid!!! i called like 50 times and either got busy signals or was on hold for hours just to get disconnected. the whole system is a joke. but at least when they finally paid me they gave me everything backpaid so i wasn't completely screwed. just completely stressed out for 2 months lol
THIS!!! The system seems DESIGNED to make people give up. They hope you'll just find a job before they have to pay you. My cousin works for DSHS and says ESD is deliberately understaffed. It's disgusting how they treat people who are already struggling!
Freya Pedersen
my cousin had this exact same problem and ESD ended up denying his backpay for weeks that were more than a month old even though he had a really good reason for not filing earlier. the whole system is designed to deny benefits!!! they make everything so complicated on purpose!!!
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Javier Mendoza
•While I understand your frustration, that's not entirely accurate. The system does have limitations, but it's not designed specifically to deny benefits. The time limits exist primarily to ensure accurate reporting and prevent fraud. The 4-week standard can be extended if there's good cause, as another poster mentioned. Each case is evaluated individually based on the specific circumstances.
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Omar Hassan
One thing nobody has mentioned yet - when you file for that November week, make sure you report ALL work and earnings accurately, including the temp work you did between October and November. If your earnings for any week exceed your weekly benefit amount, you won't receive benefits for that week, but you still need to report it all correctly. Also, depending on how long you worked at those temp jobs and how much you earned, it might affect your benefit year or weekly benefit amount. The system recalculates based on recent work history. Good luck with your claim! Let us know how it turns out.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•Thanks for this advice! I definitely planned to report all my temp work earnings. I'm just hoping I can still get benefits for those specific weeks when I had zero income. I'll update once I get through to ESD.
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