ESD sent me 3 different payments - max benefit plus 2 extra deposits. Do I need to return them?

Don't panic and definitely don't spend that money yet. Those extra deposits could be retroactive payments for something specific, like backpay for a delayed decision on your claim, or they could be an error. Look at your ESD account online under 'payment history' - it should show what each payment is for (regular UI, adjustment, etc.). Check if there are any new letters or notices in your ESD portal too. Keep calling ESD, but try early morning right when they open - that's usually the best time to get through.

This hapend to me last month!!! The 2nd deposit was some kind of adjustmnt they had to make bcause they had my wages calculated wrong at first. Then they fixed it and sent the difrence. Did u have multiple jobs in ur base year? That might explain it. But the $150 is weird, don't know what thats about. Defintly call them to make sure!!

The $150 is probably the additional dependent allowance if you reported having kids when you filed. I get that each week on top of my regular benefits.

Based on those specific amounts, I think I know what happened. The $756 is likely an adjustment for a previous underpayment based on your wage calculation. When they first process claims, they sometimes use preliminary wage data and then correct it later when all employer reports come in. As for the $150, that's most likely what's called a "special categorical adjustment" - ESD occasionally applies these based on specific criteria related to your work history or industry. It could be related to having worked in multiple jobs as you mentioned. Definitely keep trying to reach ESD for confirmation, but these additional payments are often legitimate adjustments, not errors that you'd need to return. Just document everything in case questions arise later.

KEEP THE MONEY AND DON'T SAY ANYTHING!!!!! ESD makes mistakes all the time and its their problem not yours. They owe us all extra for how badly they've handled everything anyway.

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Did u figure this out yet? Update us pls! I'm having a similar issue now with random deposit amounts.

Always take screenshots of your payment history and save any letters they send you about benefit amounts. ESD's system is notorious for weird glitches. I've had payments disappear from my payment history only to reappear weeks later. The documentation saved me when they tried to say I hadn't reported something correctly.

Glad to hear you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread with similar issues, here's what to remember: 1) Always check your ESD account for notices explaining payments, 2) Don't spend unexpected money until you confirm what it's for, 3) Keep detailed records of all communications and payments, and 4) Sometimes payments that seem like errors are actually legitimate adjustments based on wage recalculations or industry-specific programs.