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Did you have to do anything special when talking to the governor's office staff? Like use specific terms or mention certain things to get them to help?
Not at all! I just explained how long I'd been waiting, that I couldn't get through to ESD on the phone, and that I was running out of money for basic necessities. She was super understanding right away. I think they're used to these calls.
This is so encouraging to hear! I've been dealing with a stuck claim for about 4 weeks now and was starting to lose hope. The regular ESD phone lines are basically useless - either busy signals or you get disconnected after waiting on hold forever. I didn't even know the governor's office could help with this stuff. Definitely going to call that number tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing your success story - it gives me hope that there might actually be a way out of this nightmare!
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I'm new to this community but had to jump in because this exact thing just happened to me! Got a $158.92 deposit from ESD yesterday and I was freaking out thinking it was some kind of system error. My claim ended in January 2024 and I haven't touched my ESD account since then. Reading through all these responses has been such a relief - it sounds like this is totally normal and part of their wage investigation backlog. I'm definitely going to log into my account tonight to check for any messages. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who mentioned the timeline for receiving the official notice. This community is so helpful for navigating these confusing ESD situations!
Welcome to the community! I just joined recently too after getting a similar unexpected deposit and totally understand that initial panic. It's amazing how common this seems to be - really shows that ESD is working through a huge backlog of these wage adjustments. Your amount is pretty similar to what others have received, which is another good sign that it's legitimate. Definitely check your account tonight, and don't worry if there's no message yet - it sounds like the deposits often come before the explanations. This thread has been such a lifesaver for understanding what's actually happening!
I'm new to this community but experiencing the exact same thing! Just received a $94.73 deposit from ESD this morning and I was completely confused since my unemployment claim ended back in April 2024. I haven't filed for anything or even logged into my ESD account in months. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring - it sounds like these adjustment payments are totally legitimate and part of ESD working through their wage investigation backlog. I'm planning to check my ESD account tonight for any messages and will keep an eye out for that official notice over the next couple weeks. Thank you all for sharing your stories and explanations - this community is amazing for helping navigate these confusing situations with ESD!
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That's excellent news! Getting through early in the morning is definitely the way to go. Glad to hear they were able to resolve it quickly without sending you to adjudication. Thanks for coming back to update us.
That's fantastic news, Amina! So glad you got through and they could fix it right away. This gives me hope for when I inevitably make a similar mistake on my weekly claim. It's reassuring to know that the agents understand these things happen and can add notes to prevent claims from going into adjudication. Thanks for updating us - it's really helpful to see how these situations actually get resolved!
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If you need to call Washington ESD about reporting job changes and can't get through, that's another situation where Claimyr can help. They specialize in getting you connected to the right department for whatever you need to report.
I just wanted to add that when you're reporting your earnings for partial unemployment, make sure you're reporting GROSS earnings (before taxes) not net pay. I made this mistake early on and had to correct it later. Also, if you get tips or commission on top of your regular wages, you need to report those too. Washington ESD wants the full picture of what you earned that week, regardless of the source.
Thanks for that clarification about gross earnings! I was wondering about tips specifically since my part-time job includes some tip income that varies week to week. Do you know if there's a minimum threshold for reporting tips, or do you have to report every dollar even if it's just a few bucks? I want to make sure I'm being completely accurate from the start.
NebulaNova
Welcome to the club nobody wants to join! But seriously, you'll get through this. File your claim, stay organized, and don't hesitate to ask questions here if you run into issues. This community has helped me figure out several confusing Washington ESD situations over the years.
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GalaxyGazer
•Thanks, I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything. Makes this whole situation feel less overwhelming.
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NebulaNova
•That's what we're here for! Everyone's been in your shoes at some point. You've got this!
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Dylan Cooper
I went through this exact same situation about 8 months ago when my retail job cut hours drastically due to budget issues. The advice everyone's given here is spot-on, but I wanted to add one thing that really helped me - when you're doing your initial application, have a quiet space and plenty of time set aside. Don't rush through it on your phone between other things. The application asks for a lot of detail about your work history and you want to be accurate the first time. Also, once you submit, you'll get a confirmation number - write it down immediately! I almost lost mine and had to scramble to find it later. The whole process took me about 45 minutes to complete thoroughly. You're going to be okay - the benefits really do help bridge the gap while you find your next opportunity.
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Ethan Moore
•This is really helpful advice about taking time with the application! I was actually planning to do it quickly on my phone tonight, but you're right that I should sit down properly with all my information ready. Do you remember roughly how long it took to hear back after you submitted your initial claim?
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Nasira Ibanez
•I had a similar experience when I first applied - definitely don't rush through it! It took about 2 weeks for me to get my determination letter after filing. The key is making sure all your employer information is exactly right because they have to verify everything. One small mistake in dates or addresses can delay the whole process. Also, start your job search activities right away even before you're approved, so you're already compliant when benefits kick in. The waiting is stressful but it's worth doing it correctly the first time rather than dealing with corrections later.
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