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For future reference, Washington ESD usually distributes payments on the same day each week. Mine always shows distributed on Tuesdays and hits my account by Thursday. Once you figure out the pattern, it's less stressful.
That's helpful! I'll start tracking when mine usually get distributed so I know what to expect.
Mine is different - distributed on Wednesdays, in my account by Friday. Depends on when you file your weekly claim I think.
I'm new to unemployment and just filed my first weekly claim yesterday. This thread is really helpful because I was wondering what all the different payment statuses mean. It sounds like I should expect to see "distributed" first and then wait a few days for the money to actually show up in my account. Good to know about setting up bank alerts too - I'll definitely do that so I'm not constantly checking my balance!
Welcome to the unemployment world! Yeah, the payment statuses can be confusing at first but you'll get used to the pattern. One thing I learned is to also keep screenshots of your payment history just in case there are ever any discrepancies. And definitely set up those bank alerts - it saves so much anxiety from constantly refreshing your account balance!
@Madison Tipne Yes, definitely screenshot everything! I wish someone had told me that when I started. Also, don t'worry if your first payment takes a little longer than usual - sometimes there s'extra verification for new claims. The waiting gets easier once you know the routine, but those first few payments can be nerve-wracking when you re'not sure what to expect.
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Bottom line - if you were genuinely trying to follow the rules and report your work, you're probably not looking at criminal charges. The worst case scenario for honest mistakes is usually having to pay back benefits plus some penalties. But definitely try to get in touch with Washington ESD to clarify your situation sooner rather than later.
I went through something similar a few years ago and want to share what I learned. The most important thing is that Washington ESD distinguishes between intentional fraud and honest mistakes. If you were genuinely attempting to report your work but made errors in calculation or reporting, that's treated very differently than someone who deliberately hides employment. I had issues with reporting freelance income correctly and was worried sick about potential consequences. When I finally got through to an agent (took weeks of calling), they walked me through exactly what I should have reported and helped me understand where I went wrong. The key is being proactive - contact them before they contact you. It shows you're trying to make things right rather than hiding anything. Document everything you can about your work and what you reported, and be completely honest when you speak with them.
This is really helpful to hear from someone who went through it! I'm in a similar boat where I was trying to report my part-time work but I'm worried I made mistakes with the calculations. Did they end up finding any overpayments in your case, and if so, what was the process like for resolving it? I'm still trying to get through to someone but hearing that they actually help you understand what went wrong instead of just penalizing you makes me feel more hopeful about reaching out proactively.
Yes, they did find some overpayments in my case - about $800 total over several weeks where I had underreported my freelance earnings. But because I was clearly trying to report (I had documentation showing my attempts to calculate correctly) and was proactive in reaching out, they treated it as a non-fraud overpayment. I just had to pay back the $800 with no additional penalties. The agent actually thanked me for being upfront about the potential issues rather than waiting for them to discover it during an audit. They set up a payment plan for $67/month which was totally manageable. The whole process took about 6 weeks from initial contact to resolution. Definitely keep trying to reach them - being proactive really does make a difference in how they handle your case.
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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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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!
Sarah Jones
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I'm going to try calling Washington ESD first thing Monday morning to set up withholding, and if that doesn't work I'll check out that Claimyr service. In the meantime I'll start setting aside 20% of my remaining payments.
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Jacob Smithson
•That sounds like a solid plan. Good luck getting through to them!
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Maya Patel
•Hope you get it sorted out soon. Feel free to update us on how the Claimyr service works if you end up trying it.
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Ana Rusula
I'm in the exact same situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I've been collecting benefits for about 4 months and completely forgot about the tax implications. Reading about everyone's experiences with owing thousands of dollars is definitely a wake-up call. I'm going to start calling Washington ESD tomorrow morning at 8 AM sharp to set up withholding, and if I can't get through after a few days I'll definitely look into that Claimyr service that Maya mentioned. In the meantime, I'm going to immediately start putting aside 20% of each payment into a separate savings account so I don't accidentally spend it. Thanks for sharing your stories - sometimes it takes hearing other people's mistakes to realize you're about to make the same one!
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