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One last tip - if you do end up paying, make sure the payment is applied correctly to your account. I had a payment that was applied to the wrong case number and it took months to fix.
Thank you everyone for all this advice! I feel much more prepared to handle this situation now. I think I'll start with trying to call their collections line, and if that doesn't work I'll look into that Claimyr service.
Good plan. And remember, don't rush into paying if you have legitimate grounds to appeal. Take the time to review your records first.
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago. The key thing is to act quickly - don't let it sit. I called the collections number on my notice (it took several attempts but I eventually got through) and was able to set up a reasonable payment plan. They were actually pretty understanding once I explained my financial situation. The rep told me that calling the collections line directly is much faster than going through the main customer service number. Also, definitely review why they say you were overpaid before you start making payments - in my case, I had missed reporting some freelance income but the amount they calculated seemed too high, so I provided additional documentation that reduced the overpayment by about $800.
This is really helpful! Did you have to provide specific financial documents when setting up your payment plan, or were they able to work something out just based on what you told them over the phone? I'm trying to prepare everything I might need before I call.
@76a129710797 They mostly worked with me based on what I told them over the phone about my monthly income and expenses, but they did ask me to email some basic documentation like recent pay stubs and a bank statement to verify what I was saying. Nothing too complicated - just enough to show I wasn't trying to game the system. The whole process was way less intimidating than I expected. They seemed more interested in getting a realistic payment plan set up than making it difficult for me.
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Good luck with the corrections! Remember, minor mistakes on initial claims are super common. Washington ESD sees this stuff all the time.
Thank you! I feel so much better after reading everyone's responses. Time to make those corrections instead of worrying about them.
I went through something similar when I first filed my claim! The anxiety about making mistakes is totally understandable, but everyone here is giving you solid advice. I had to correct my employment dates and add a missing employer about 3 weeks after filing. The Washington ESD agent I spoke with said corrections are really routine for them - they'd much rather have accurate information than let errors slide through. Don't stress too much about it, just focus on getting those corrections made as soon as you can reach them.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really helpful to hear from someone who actually went through the correction process successfully. I was definitely overthinking this whole situation. Did you have any trouble getting through to an agent when you needed to make your corrections?
I had some trouble initially with the phone lines being busy, but I ended up using that Claimyr service that Gabriel mentioned earlier in this thread. It really made the difference in actually getting connected to an agent. The whole correction process was pretty straightforward once I got through - they updated my employment dates and added the missing employer right there on the call. The agent even mentioned that employment history corrections are one of the most common things they handle, so don't worry about it being unusual or problematic.
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Thanks for asking this question! I've been wondering the same thing but felt dumb asking. Now I know I'm not missing some deduction I should be seeing on my paycheck.
Not a dumb question at all! Glad I'm not the only one who was confused about this.
This thread has been super helpful! I moved here from Texas where we also don't pay employee unemployment taxes, but I wasn't sure if Washington was the same. It's reassuring to know that the system is designed to protect workers without adding another payroll deduction. Makes me feel better about the whole setup knowing that if something happens with my job, I won't have to worry about whether I "paid enough" into the system.
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Back in 2023 I totally forgot to file for like 3 weeks straight (mental health issues). When I finally remembered I was able to file for all 3 weeks, one after another on the same day. Everything processed normally, no adjudication or anything. But I did have to answer why I filed late for each one. So you should be fine with just one missed week!
I had a similar situation a few months ago when I was dealing with a family emergency and completely spaced on filing. You should be totally fine filing both weeks this Sunday! Just like others mentioned, make sure to file the older week first - the system actually guides you through it pretty well. One tip that helped me: before you start filing, have all your job search activities written down for both weeks so you're not scrambling to remember what you did. The process is basically the same as filing normally, just twice in a row. I didn't have any issues with adjudication or delays, got paid for both weeks on the normal schedule. The "reason for late filing" question is straightforward - just be honest about helping your mom move. ESD sees legitimate reasons like family emergencies all the time. Good luck with the filing! And definitely set up that phone reminder like FireflyDreams suggested - I learned my lesson too!
This is really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing! I'm feeling much more confident about filing both weeks now. Having all the job search activities written down beforehand is a great tip - I'll definitely do that to make the process smoother. It sounds like as long as I'm honest and have everything documented, it should be straightforward. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Nathan Kim
guys i tried the thing with my cell and my roomates phone and it TOTALLY WORKED!! got the callback option after like 8 min and they actually called back! got my adjudication sorted out - was a problem with my ID verification. the lady on the phone was super nice too. thx for sharing this trick!!!!!
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Lucas Turner
•That's awesome! Did she say anything about how long the adjudication would take to clear? I got through to someone but they said my ID verification could still take 1-2 more weeks to process even though I uploaded everything correctly.
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Ally Tailer
This is incredibly helpful! I've been stuck in the ESD phone maze for weeks trying to resolve an overpayment notice that I think is wrong. The automated system just keeps looping me back to "your call is important to us" and then disconnects. I have access to my phone and my partner's phone, so I'm definitely going to try this multiple-call method. Question though - when you got through, were you able to get everything resolved in one call or did they need to transfer you around? I'm worried about getting disconnected mid-call after waiting so long!
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Javier Hernandez
•Hey! I actually had a similar overpayment issue last month that turned out to be their error - definitely worth fighting if you think it's wrong! When I got through using this method, the rep was able to handle everything in one call without transfers, which was amazing. She put me on a brief hold twice to look things up but never disconnected me. Pro tip: have all your documentation ready (claim numbers, dates, any letters they sent) because they'll want to reference specific details. The whole call took about 25 minutes but she cleared up my overpayment and even backdated some benefits I was missing. Good luck!!
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