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Ezra Collins
EVERYONE LISTEN UP!!! The real problem is ESD is deliberatly delaying claims to save money!!! My adjudicator ADMITTED this to me when they finally called!!! They make the system complicated on purpose so people give up!!!!
Emily Parker
•I understand your frustration, but as someone who works in the employment field, I can assure you this isn't accurate. ESD doesn't save money by delaying claims - the funding for benefits comes from employer-paid insurance, not from ESD's operational budget. The delays are typically caused by staffing shortages, complex eligibility rules that require manual review, and the high volume of claims. The system definitely needs improvement, but there's no conspiracy to deny valid claims.
Justin Evans
Update us when you get approved! I'm curious how long it takes now in 2025 vs when I did it last year
Joshua Wood
•Will do! I'll post an update as soon as anything changes with my claim status.
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Sean Murphy
Have you looked into the Employment Recovery Dislocated Worker program? Since you mentioned your entire department was downsized, you might qualify for additional training and support services beyond regular unemployment. The program targets workers in declining industries or affected by mass layoffs. I went through it when my manufacturing plant closed in 2023 and got approved for a coding bootcamp with extended benefits! Definitely worth checking out at your local WorkSource office. For the weekly job search activities, if you get approved for training, your training hours count toward the requirement during that period. Also, even informational interviews and networking events count as valid activities - document everything carefully though!
Freya Larsen
•I hadn't heard of the Dislocated Worker program! That sounds perfect for my situation. Did you have to provide any special documentation from your former employer to qualify? And did the extended benefits give you more than the standard 26 weeks? I'm definitely going to look into this tomorrow.
Sean Murphy
One more thing! When doing your weekly claims while job searching, be extra careful answering the "able and available" question. If you're taking classes or training without ESD approval, and those classes make you unavailable for work during normal business hours, you could be disqualified. You must remain able and available for suitable work unless specifically approved for a training program. This tripped up several people I know.
StarStrider
•Absolutely right! This is a common mistake. The system is pretty strict about availability. When I did commissioner approved training, I had a special code on my claim that exempted me from the availability requirement during class hours. Without that, any indication you're not fully available for work can trigger a disqualification and potential overpayment notice. ALWAYS call and check before doing anything that might limit your availability.
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Ella Harper
Thank you! I'll definitely try the 7:59am trick tomorrow. It's so frustrating that they need documentation but don't tell us what they need. Did they send you any notices in your eServices inbox about the missing documents?
Owen Devar
Nope! That was the most frustrating part. They claimed they sent me a letter in the mail (which I never received) and there was NOTHING in my eServices messages. The whole system needs a complete overhaul. Good luck tomorrow - hope you get through!
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quick question - do we have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits? this is my first time filing with unemployment income...
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income at the federal level. Washington state doesn't have income tax, so you don't pay state tax on it. The 1099-G will show the total benefits you received and any federal taxes that were withheld (if you chose to have taxes withheld when you filed your weekly claims). Make sure you include this information when you file your federal tax return.
Ellie Kim
UPDATE: Just checked my eServices again and my 1099-G is finally there! Looks like they're uploading them in batches. If you're still waiting, keep checking your account. Thanks everyone for the help and info!
Great news! Thanks for updating the thread. For anyone else still waiting, this confirms they're actively releasing them now, so yours should be available soon if it isn't already.
Sienna Gomez
UPDATE: My payment just hit my account about 10 minutes ago!! Check yours!
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Harmony Love
•Just checked - mine came through too! What a relief. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance.
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Rudy Cenizo
•SAME!! finally showed up. wish theyd communicate better but at least we got paid
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Natalie Khan
Glad to hear everyone's payments are coming through! For future reference, when ESD does system maintenance, it's usually mentioned in advance on their Twitter account (@ESDwaWorks) and sometimes on their Facebook page too. Those tend to be more up-to-date than the website banners. Might be worth following them if you want to stay in the loop about potential delays.
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Harmony Love
•Good to know! I'll definitely follow their Twitter account. Thanks again for all the help everyone.
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