Can I correct my reported work hours after filing weekly claim to get more benefits?

Yes, you CAN fix this! It's called a benefit week adjustment. You need to contact ESD directly to explain the situation and request the correction to your reported hours. They can adjust your benefit amount for that week once you provide documentation (like your timesheet) showing your actual hours worked. Don't wait though - the sooner you contact them about the mistake, the easier it is to fix. And make sure you have your timesheet or some other proof of your actual hours ready when you call.

good luck getting through 2 them on the phone lol. i spent 3 days trying 2 call about something similar n never got thru. ended up just giving up

Have you tried messaging them through your eServices account? Sometimes that works faster than calling.

I experienced something similar and eventually got it resolved. Here's what worked for me: 1. Submit a message through eServices explaining the error with exact details (dates, correct hours, etc.) 2. Upload your timesheet or paystub as proof in the same message 3. If you don't hear back within 5-7 business days, then you should call When I finally reached an agent, they made the adjustment right away and I received the additional benefits within 48 hours as a separate deposit. The key is providing clear documentation of your actual hours worked. One more thing - when filing future weekly claims, always have your exact hours ready before starting the process! I now keep a little notebook where I write down my exact hours each day so I never make this mistake again.

If messaging through eServices doesn't work, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an ESD agent. I was in the exact same situation - reported 30 hours but only worked 22. Wasted days trying to call ESD directly with no luck. Someone here recommended Claimyr and I got through to an agent in about 20 minutes. They fixed my hours and I got the missing benefits within 3 days. Check out their video to see how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Saved me so much frustration!

Quick update on timeframes - benefit week adjustments typically take 7-10 business days to process once approved. The additional money will come as a separate deposit. Make sure you check both your eServices account and bank account, as sometimes the online status takes a day or two to update after the deposit is made.

did u get ur hours fixed yet?

This happened to my brother too but in reverse - he accidentally reported FEWER hours than he actually worked. ESD flagged it as potential fraud and he had to do a fact-finding interview! So definitely important to be accurate with those weekly claims.

Glad to hear you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread who might face the same issue, here's a pro tip: always take a screenshot or photo of your timesheet BEFORE filing your weekly claim. I learned this the hard way after making a similar mistake early on. Having that documentation ready makes the correction process so much smoother if you need to contact ESD later. Also, if you're unsure about your exact hours when filing, it's better to slightly underreport than overreport - you can always report additional hours later if needed, but corrections for overreporting seem to take longer to process.

Just want to echo what others have said - definitely get this fixed ASAP! I made a similar error last year (reported 28 hours instead of 20) and was able to get it corrected through eServices messaging. Took about 5 business days to hear back and another week for the adjustment to process, but I did get the full amount I was owed. One thing I learned: when you submit your correction request, be very specific about which week you're referring to (include the exact dates) and attach clear documentation showing your actual hours. The more detailed and organized your request is, the faster they can process it. Also keep checking your eServices account - sometimes they'll send you a message asking for additional info rather than calling you directly. Good luck getting this sorted out!

Just wanted to add another option that worked for me - if you're having trouble getting through via phone or eServices messaging, try calling ESD first thing Monday morning right when they open (8am). I had a similar issue where I overreported my hours by 4 and couldn't get through for days. But when I called at exactly 8:01am on a Monday, I got through immediately and had it resolved in under 10 minutes. The agent was super helpful and processed the adjustment right away. Sometimes timing really makes all the difference with their phone system!