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i think your supposed to report the job on ur weekly claim too. not just apply for standby. there's a question about if u got a job offer or something
This is correct. On your weekly claim, there's a question asking if you've obtained work that will start in the future. Answer "Yes" to this question and provide the requested details. This is separate from the standby application and both need to be completed.
Just wanted to share my recent experience with this exact situation! I had a job offer with a start date 6 weeks out and successfully got standby status approved. The key things that helped me: 1. Applied for standby immediately after getting the offer 2. Uploaded a clear copy of my offer letter showing the start date 3. Made sure to answer "Yes" on my weekly claims about obtaining future work 4. Kept doing job searches until I got the official standby approval email The whole process took about 4 business days for me. Once approved, my weekly claim filing became much simpler - no more job search activities required! Just make sure you still file every week and report any income if you do any part-time work while waiting for your start date. Good luck with your new job and hang in there during the waiting period!
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UPDATE: After trying all your suggestions, I finally got in! For anyone else having this problem, here's what worked: 1. Used Microsoft Edge browser (thanks @profile6!) 2. Went through the SecureAccess Washington portal instead of directly to ESD 3. Manually typed my password instead of using autofill 4. Did this at 5:30am when server load was lower My account wasn't locked, it really was just their system being overloaded or having technical issues. I was able to file my weekly claim successfully. If I hadn't gotten in, I would have tried Claimyr as suggested to reach an agent by phone. Thank you everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad you got it sorted. I'm going to try your exact method right now.
Excellent! Make sure to still document this issue in case it affects future claims. The fact that you can only access during off-hours using specific browsers indicates they still have systemic problems to address.
This is so frustrating but unfortunately typical for ESD! I've been dealing with similar login issues for the past few days. What's really annoying is that they never communicate these system problems to users - we're all just left guessing whether it's our fault or theirs. For what it's worth, I've had some luck using a VPN to connect through a different location. Sometimes their servers respond differently depending on your IP address or location. Also, if you're on mobile data, try switching to WiFi or vice versa. The fact that you can't even get through to phone support is unacceptable. They really need to invest in better infrastructure and customer service. I hope you get through soon - keep trying those early morning hours that others mentioned!
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UPDATE: Everything worked exactly as you all said! I waited until my filing day (Wednesday) and when I logged in, I was able to file for last week with no issues. The system recognized that I had reopened my claim and let me complete everything normally. Thank you all so much for the help and reassurance! One less thing to stress about this week.
Great to hear! Glad it all worked out smoothly. Just remember to keep up with your job search activities each week so you don't run into any issues down the road.
Glad everything worked out for you! This is such a common source of confusion - the ESD system really should display a clear message after reopening that explains you need to wait for your regular filing day. Your experience will definitely help others who find themselves in the same situation. Thanks for updating us with the resolution!
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One thing to keep in mind is that if you do owe the money legitimately, paying it back voluntarily looks better than having to be forced through garnishment. Might help if you need unemployment again in the future.
Plus the garnishment process probably costs them more money, so they'd rather work with you on a payment plan.
Makes sense from their perspective too. Easier to get steady payments than fight for garnishments.
Daniel, I went through something similar last year with a $3,400 overpayment. The most important thing is to act fast - don't let fear paralyze you into inaction. I'd strongly recommend first checking if you have grounds for an appeal since you still have about a week left based on your timeline. Even if the appeal doesn't succeed, it buys you time and stops collection actions while it's pending. If you don't have grounds to appeal, definitely try that Claimyr service others mentioned to get through to set up a payment plan. I ended up with a $65/month plan that I could actually afford. The key is being proactive - they're much more willing to work with you if you contact them rather than them having to chase you down.
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UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD today! For anyone with similar issues - yes, they do offer payment plans. I had to talk to the collections department (not regular UI). They asked about my income and expenses and approved me for a $200/month plan over 24 months. They're sending me paperwork to sign. They said if I miss payments they can cancel the plan, so I need to be super careful about that. I'm also going to appeal since I still have a week left in my appeal window. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Harper Hill
•Great news! Smart move to appeal while also setting up the payment plan as a backup. Just be aware that if you start making payments, some might consider that as accepting the debt - though legally you can still appeal. Make sure to clearly state in your appeal that you're making payments under protest while the appeal is pending.
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Mila Walker
•congrats! that payment sounds doable at least. good luck with the appeal!
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Madeline Blaze
That's such great news! I'm so glad you were able to get through and set up a payment plan. $200/month sounds much more manageable than the full $4,850 all at once. I'm in a similar situation with a $3,400 overpayment and have been dreading calling them, but your experience gives me hope. Did they ask for a lot of documentation about your financial situation, or was it pretty straightforward once you got the right department? Also wondering if you used that Collections Unit number someone mentioned earlier (888-444-8531) or a different one?
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