ESD flagged my account for workers comp when I've never filed L&I claim - system error?

yep same thing happened 2 me last month!! total system glitch. they flagged me for workers comp too and i work in a office lol. never been injured nothing. took 3 weeks to clear up tho :

This is a relatively common issue that happens when there's a data match error in the system. ESD automatically cross-references with L&I databases, and sometimes there are false matches with similar names or SSNs. You need to call ESD directly to get this resolved - they'll need to verify your identity and manually clear the flag. Make sure you have your claim ID, SSN, and employment history ready when you call. This won't resolve itself automatically.

I went through this exact situation in January. The cross-matching system between ESD and L&I sometimes flags accounts incorrectly when there's someone with a similar name or SSN who actually did file for workers comp. You have two options: 1. Keep calling ESD (which is nearly impossible) 2. Submit documentation through your eServices portal showing you haven't received L&I benefits I tried option 2 first by uploading a signed statement explaining the error, but ultimately had to get through to an agent to fix it. The issue is that if you're receiving workers comp, you can't typically receive full unemployment benefits simultaneously - that's why they flag it.

After dealing with the EXACT same issue last month, I finally got through to ESD using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They connect you with ESD agents by essentially waiting on hold for you - you just watch their video demo (https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3) to see how it works. The agent I spoke with said these workers comp flags are happening a lot lately due to some database integration issues they're having with the L&I system. Took the agent about 5 minutes to clear the flag once I explained I'd never filed for workers comp. My payments resumed the next day!

This happened to me last year. It's a fairly common data-matching error in their system. What's happening is that ESD and L&I have an automated information-sharing process to prevent people from double-dipping benefits. When there's a match (or in your case, a false match), your unemployment benefits get flagged for review. You ABSOLUTELY need to address this or your claim will remain in limbo. Unfortunately, uploading documents rarely resolves this specific issue because it requires a manual review by an adjudicator. The system won't auto-clear this type of flag. While waiting to connect with ESD, make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even if you're not getting paid. Once the issue is resolved, they'll process backpay for any eligible weeks.

ESD is SUCH a mess right now!!!! I swear they just make up new problems every month. My cousin had something similar where they said he was getting paid by some employer he never worked for. Took him like 7 weeks to fix and he almost got EVICTED waiting for his benefits!!!!!

Update: Finally got through to ESD this morning after 3 days of trying! The agent confirmed it was a system error - apparently someone with a similar name (not even the same last name, just similar) had applied for L&I in my county. She cleared the flag while I was on the phone and said my payments should resume with next week's claim. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.

@user6 I ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Honestly didn't think it would work, but I was desperate and it actually connected me to an ESD agent in about 30 minutes. Worth it to get this resolved so quickly!