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i did this lastr year and heres wat they dont tell u... if ur new job pays u every 2 weeks but esd wants weekly filing it gets SUPER confusing to report ur wages correctly. like do u divide ur first paycheck by 2 and report half?? nobody explains this!!!!
Ava Thompson
•You actually report wages for the week you EARNED them, not when you got paid. So if you worked Monday-Friday and earned $800 that week, you report $800 for that claim week, even if your paycheck doesn't arrive until 2 weeks later. ESD cares about when you performed the work, not when the money hit your bank account.
Amara Eze
Thank you everyone for the advice! I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims for at least a month after starting my new job, making sure to report all my hours and wages correctly. Better to be safe than end up with an overpayment notice months later. Excited about this new chapter but glad to know how to properly close out my unemployment claim!
Good choice! And congratulations again on the new job - $24/hr in manufacturing is solid work. Best of luck with everything!
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I just wanted to add that when you file your new claim, make sure you answer the question about being in an approved training program as "No" since you've completed it. I made that mistake and it caused confusion in my claim. Also, don't forget to update your resume in WorkSource with your new skills and certifications - that will help with your job search and it counts as one of your weekly job search activities!
Savannah Vin
•That's a great tip about updating my WorkSource resume counting as a job search activity! I'll definitely do that. And thanks for the warning about the training program question - I might have answered that incorrectly.
Just following up - were you able to get through to ESD? If you're still having issues, another option is to contact your state representative's office. They often have direct channels to ESD and can help escalate your case.
Savannah Vin
•I tried that Claimyr service you mentioned and got through to an ESD agent this morning! It took about 40 minutes instead of days of calling. The agent confirmed I need to file a new claim and that I should upload my training completion certificate. They also said I might need to complete an adjudication interview about my training program but they'd try to expedite it. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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ESD is such a joke in this state. they take MONTHS to review anything then demand you pay back thousands with barely any notice. the whole system is designed to frustrate people into giving up. and don't get me started on their "improved" website that crashes every other day.
Nia Harris
•So true! My cousin works for the state (not ESD) and she says they're severely understaffed. Apparently they lost like 40% of their experienced staff after COVID and haven't been able to replace them. Not excusing it, but explains why everything takes forever now.
Luca Russo
Whatever you do, make sure you keep responding to the overpayment notice even if you can't reach anyone by phone. I ignored mine thinking I'd get it sorted out later and they ended up garnishing my tax return without warning! The 1099-G issue is less urgent but still important to fix before next tax season. I'd recommend a dual approach: 1. Schedule the in-person appointment as others suggested 2. Submit a formal appeal through eServices immediately 3. Contact your state representative (seriously - this worked for me when nothing else did) Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
Omar Hassan
•Thank you for the warning about garnishment! I definitely don't want that to happen. I've submitted the appeal through eServices today and scheduled an appointment for next week (earliest available). I've never contacted my state rep before - did you just call their office?
Luca Russo
•Yes, I called my state representative's office and explained the situation. Their staff took my information and said they'd reach out to their ESD liaison. Within a week, I got a call directly from someone at ESD who had reviewed my case. Representatives often have dedicated contacts at agencies that can help constituents with problems that seem impossible to resolve through normal channels.
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Emma Davis
Just to add some perspective on timeframes - my claim had multiple adjudication issues last year (separation and able/available too), and it took exactly 11 weeks to resolve everything. But that was AFTER I managed to speak with an ESD representative who could see exactly what was happening with my claim. The system is frustratingly opaque until you can get someone on the phone. One important tip: when you do reach someone, ask them to document everything you discuss in your file notes. This helps if you have to call back later and speak with someone different. Also ask if there's anything specific you can upload to your account that might help speed things along.
11 WEEKS??? omg i'm so screwed i can't wait that long
Amina Toure
Just checking back - were you able to get through to ESD? Any progress on your claim?
I called the regular number about 20 times with no luck, so I ended up using that Claimyr service and got through in about 15 minutes! The agent confirmed both issues - the job separations were pending employer response (they have to respond within 10 days) and the able/available flag was indeed from mentioning my certification course. They're sending me a training benefits application just in case I do more courses in the future. Thanks everyone for your help!
Isaiah Thompson
hey i just had this same issue!!! i thought i was going crazy lol. fyi i had to turn off my pop-up blocker to get the 1099 to open when i clicked on it in eservices. might want to check that if you find the form but it won't open
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Nick Kravitz
•omg thank you!! i always have pop-up blocker on so this might actually be part of my problem too
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Michael Green
Just wanted to follow up to make sure you found your 1099-G. If you're still having trouble, there's one more option - you can submit a secure message through eServices specifically requesting your 1099-G. Go to your eServices account > Click on "Send a message" > Select "I need a copy of my 1099-G" from the dropdown menu. They're supposed to respond within 5-7 business days, which might still give you enough time before the tax deadline.
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Nick Kravitz
•you guys are all amazing!! i was finally able to find it - turns out i needed to access eservices through SAW and then go to the special tax forms section. and yes the pop-up blocker was definitely part of my problem too! thanks for all the help everyone!!!
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