doesnt help u right now but for next time try setting up direct deposit to ur regular bank account instead of using the reliacard. way less hassle and no stupid limits

so did u get it figured out??? curious what worked since i might have the same problem next month lol

i did uber eats during covid when i was on unemployment and it was fine just reported everything

Just to follow up on some of the questions in this thread: 1. Yes, you should report GROSS earnings before Instacart's commission or any expenses 2. Keep your own records - screenshots of your earnings each day, hours worked, etc. While Instacart does report income eventually, it won't match up with weekly claims timing 3. For the person asking about maximum hours - there's no perfect formula, but many find it beneficial to stay under that 25% threshold of your weekly benefit amount if possible, as that income won't reduce your benefits at all 4. For the original poster: since your claim is under review, make sure you're filing weekly claims even with no payment coming through yet. Report any gig work during this time. If approved, they'll calculate back payments based on these weekly claims

I tried appealing without a lawyer and lost. My situation was different (attendance issues) but the whole process was confusing and intimidating. If you can get a free consultation with an unemployment attorney, might be worth it. Some will take cases on contingency if they think you have a good chance of winning. Just my 2 cents.

One thing to add that others haven't mentioned: once you request the appeal, start preparing a written statement. The judge will ask you to explain your side first. Having a clear, chronological explanation prepared will make a huge difference. Also, the legal definition of misconduct for unemployment in Washington is very specific - it's not the same as what an employer might consider grounds for firing. The employer must prove: 1. Your actions were deliberate violations of policies 2. Your behavior was not an error in judgment or ordinary negligence 3. Your actions harmed their business interests Since this was about changes to inventory procedures without proper training, you have an excellent chance of winning. Just be organized and factual in your presentation. Good luck!

Something else to consider: if your claim has been pending for 3 weeks, there might be an issue they need to resolve through adjudication. If that's the case, it could be worth following through just to make sure there's nothing in your record that could cause problems in the future. But honestly, most people just stop filing when they get a new job and it's totally fine.

After reading everyone's advice, I think I'm going to try calling ESD once more to see if I can find out why my claim has been pending. If I can get through, I'll let them know I found a job but would like to resolve anything for the weeks I was unemployed. If I can't get through after a few more tries, I'll probably just let it go and move on with my new job. Thanks everyone for the helpful information!

To answer your earlier question about notification - ESD typically sends both an email notification and updates your online account when a decision is made. The email usually just says to check your account for updates rather than giving the decision details.\n\nGood news is that in most cases when they call for clarification about reduced hours at a job, it's to determine if you had good cause to leave, which it sounds like you did. The standard is typically that a reduction of 25% or more in hours/pay can qualify as good cause for leaving employment. \n\nIf approved, you'll receive payments for all weeks you've claimed while in adjudication. The system will show those weeks moving from \

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I'll keep an eye on my email and account. My hours were cut by almost 40% so hopefully that's enough to qualify as good cause. Just trying to stay positive while I wait!

Here's what might be happening based on my experience working with claimants: 1. If your benefit year has ended, you won't see the weekly claim option until you file a new initial claim 2. If you have an adjudication or identity verification issue pending, sometimes the system restricts weekly filing until that's resolved 3. If you reported earnings over your benefit amount for several consecutive weeks, the system sometimes automatically stops offering the weekly claim option 4. There could be a technical issue with the phone system - they do sometimes have glitches I'd recommend checking your claim status on eServices if possible (maybe at a library or friend's house since your internet is down). If that's not possible, you need to speak with an agent directly. Be prepared with your claim ID number and personal identification information when you call.

UPDATE: I finally got through! Turns out my claim had been flagged for an eligibility review because of my part-time work. That's why the weekly claim option wasn't showing up. The agent was able to reset something in the system and now I can file again. For anyone else having this issue - keep trying to reach an agent! Sometimes the system has issues that only they can fix on their end.

Update on tax refund protection: I should clarify that Form 8379 (Injured Spouse) only works if the overpayment is only in your husband's name and you file jointly. The form protects your portion of the refund, not his. Another option is to request a Payment Trace from ESD confirming you have an active appeal. With documentation of an active appeal, you can sometimes prevent the tax intercept until the appeal is resolved. One thing that hasn't been mentioned: check if your husband received any communication from ID.me (the third-party verification service ESD uses). Sometimes the verification needs to happen through their system, not just by uploading documents to ESD directly.

my cousin had this exact issue last year and what fixed it was going in PERSON to a WorkSource office with all his ID docs. took 3 hours of waiting but he got someone to actually look at his stuff and fix it in the system. not all WorkSource offices can help with claims but some can!!

Just wanted to update - I tried that Claimyr service that someone mentioned and ACTUALLY got through to ESD yesterday!!! The agent confirmed they received my faxed documents and said it would take "up to 3 weeks" for processing. At least now I know they have my stuff!

Yes, absolutely continue filing weekly claims even though your initial claim shows as denied. The system will allow you to file them, and they'll appear as "disqualified" until your identity verification issue is resolved. Once your identity is verified and if the appeal is successful, those weeks will be processed for payment retroactively (assuming you meet all other eligibility requirements for those weeks). If you don't file the weekly claims now, you cannot go back and file them later - you'd permanently lose eligibility for those weeks.

One additional recommendation: Keep a copy of your response and any documentation you send to ESD. Take a photo or make a photocopy before mailing. If you can submit online through your eServices account, that's even better as it creates an electronic record. Having documentation of your timely response can be crucial if there's any follow-up required.

update us after u hear back! curious what happens cuz i might be going out of town next month too

Pro tip from someone who used to work in banking - when a direct deposit is sent to the wrong account number, there's a whole return process that has to happen. The receiving bank has to return the funds as unclaimable, then ESD has to reprocess once they receive that return. Each step can take 2-3 business days. So realistically you're looking at minimum a week, often 10 days total.

Update: Payment just hit my account this morning! So it took exactly 7 business days from when I corrected the banking info. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance that this was normal. I was really starting to worry.