Sudden ESD disqualification and overpayment notice after submitting able/available form - need urgent help!

same thing happened 2 me last year... ESD is such a mess. they sent me a disqual letter even tho i did everythin right too. u need 2 appeal asap, u only got like 30 days from the letter date

THEY DO THIS ALL THE TIME!!!! The system is BROKEN beyond belief. I had the EXACT same thing happen in February - I submitted all paperwork correctly and on time but their stupid computer system somehow missed it or ignored it. Then they hit me with $4000+ in overpayments without warning! You need to APPEAL IMMEDIATELY and also try to speak to a real person. The appeal buys you time while you get this sorted out.

I'm sorry you're dealing with this stressful situation. Based on your description, you should take these steps immediately: 1. File an appeal within 30 days of the letter date - this is critical and preserves your rights 2. Gather evidence: screenshots showing you submitted the form, confirmation emails, WorkSource attendance records 3. Continue filing your weekly claims during the appeal process (this is important!) 4. Request a payment plan if the overpayment stands (but focus on appeal first) It sounds like there may have been a processing error with your able and available form. This happens sometimes even when the system shows "complete" - the document might be there but not properly reviewed or linked to your claim.

This is why I tell everyone to CALL ESD whenever you upload ANY document. Their upload system is unreliable. You can submit something and it shows as received but then no one ever looks at it or it gets attached to the wrong part of your file. I've seen this dozens of times.

Have you checked if the form you submitted was the correct version? There was a change to the able and available form in early 2025, and people who used the old version had their submissions marked as complete but later rejected. Check the form number in the bottom corner - should be F203-842-000 (04/2025). Regarding your immediate situation, you should: 1. File your appeal using the form that came with the disqualification letter 2. Continue filing weekly claims (the system will allow this during appeal) 3. Contact your nearest WorkSource office - they sometimes can help expedite communication with ESD 4. Request a payment hold during the appeal process (this isn't automatic

I've been trying to reach an ESD agent for weeks about a similar issue with no luck. Then I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual human at ESD in about 20 minutes! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 I explained my situation about a form that was marked complete but then ignored, and the agent was able to see that it was in their system but not properly processed. They fixed it while I was on the phone. Might be worth trying in your situation since this seems like a clear processing error.

You need to be careful here. While appealing, make sure you understand what they mean by "able and available for work" issues. Sometimes this happens when you reported something on your weekly claims that triggered the system (like saying you were sick one day or turned down work). Or maybe you missed answering a specific question. Check your weekly claim history to see if there's a pattern that could have caused this.

Based on your last comment about marking unavailable for a doctor's appointment, that might be the issue. While it seems minor, ESD's system can flag this. Your appeal should specifically address this, explaining that a brief medical appointment doesn't make you unavailable for work in general (courts have upheld this interpretation). For the appeal, I recommend: 1. Be very specific about dates and times 2. Explain your overall availability for work 3. Reference any job search activities you performed that week 4. Include any communications with potential employers An Administrative Law Judge will review your case, and having detailed documentation will help tremendously.

when i had my appeal last yr the judge person was actually really nice. they overturned my disqualification bcuz ESD made the mistake not me. took like 6 weeks tho from when i filed appeal till hearing. u might get lucky and they fix it before hearing happens. keep checking ur online account everyday for updates!! sometimes they dont even notify u when things change