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Did anyone have to provide any special information when calling the governor's office? Like, do I need my claim ID, social security number, etc.? I want to be prepared before I call tomorrow. Also, should I mention that someone on a forum recommended calling, or just explain my situation?
Have your claim ID ready for sure. I also had my SSN, the date I filed, and a brief timeline of all the ways I'd already tried to resolve it (dates I called ESD, messages I'd sent, etc.). Just explain your situation honestly - that you've tried all the normal channels and are stuck. You don't need to mention the forum. The person I spoke with seemed very familiar with helping people with ESD issues, so this isn't uncommon.
What's the difference between "approval" and "pending payment"? Mine has said pending for like 3 weeks now but I haven't received any money. Will it actually pay out or is this just another step where it can get stuck?
Pending" payment means your claim has been approved and payment has been authorized, but the funds'haven t been released yet. This typically takes 2-3 business days for direct deposit or 3-5 days for debit cards. If'it s been pending payment for more than a week,'I d recommend contacting ESD to see if'there s an issue with your payment method. Make sure your direct deposit information is accurate in thesystem.
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Just to clarify some of the information in this thread: 1. The current ID verification timeframe is averaging 2-4 weeks (not 6-9 weeks like last year) 2. Standby status approval requires employer verification and is good for up to 8 weeks for most industries, but construction/building trades can get up to 12 weeks 3. Sheet metal workers fall under the construction category, so your husband should qualify for the 12-week standby period 4. Make sure he files his initial claim within 7 days of being laid off 5. He should file weekly claims even while waiting for approval 6. The new SecureID+ option is significantly faster if he's eligible (WA state ID required) 7. Having his union representative contact ESD can sometimes help expedite the process Hope this helps!
This is really comprehensive - thank you! I didn't realize that construction trades get longer standby periods. That's good to know. He's already filed his initial claim and we'll make sure he keeps doing the weekly claims while waiting for approval. I appreciate your help!
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Glad you got some clarity! Just a heads up - during adjudication, they may ask if you brought up your concerns about the new contract to your employer and attempted to resolve the issue before refusing to sign. Make sure you have documentation of any conversations about trying to negotiate or express concerns about the new terms. This demonstrates you took reasonable steps to preserve the employment relationship before it ended.
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my cousin said if u make even $1 over ur weekly benefit they take EVERYTHING away for that week... is that true?? seems so unfair if you just barely go over
Yes, unfortunately that's how it works. If you earn even slightly more than your weekly benefit amount, you won't receive benefits for that week. It's definitely a cliff-edge rather than a gradual reduction, which can feel unfair. This is why some people carefully manage their hours if they're doing part-time work - but never misreport! ESD will eventually catch any discrepancies and you'll owe it all back plus penalties.
Just don't forget to answer "YES" to the question about whether you're able and available for work during the weeks you're on this temporary job. I made that mistake once because I thought "well I'm already working so I'm not available" - but that's not what they mean. As long as you WOULD be available for a permanent full-time job if offered (even if it means quitting the temp job), you should answer yes. If you answer no, they'll deny your benefits AND it can complicate things when your temp job ends.
Oh wow, I wouldn't have thought about that! Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely answer yes to being available since I would take a permanent position if offered one.
Ezra Bates
Just to follow up on what I wrote earlier - it's important to understand that there's a difference between your: 1. Benefit year (the 12-month period your claim is valid) 2. Maximum benefits amount (the total money you can receive during that year) 3. Weekly benefit amount (what you get each week) You can exhaust your maximum benefits (26 weeks worth) before your benefit year ends. The system often continues to allow weekly claims filing throughout your benefit year even with a $0 balance. This is actually by design, not a glitch. If you're worried about creating problems, calling ESD to confirm is the safest approach.
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Megan D'Acosta
•I really appreciate the detailed explanation. This clears up a lot of my confusion! I'll try calling tomorrow to make absolutely sure about my specific situation.
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Avery Saint
Did you get this resolved? Were you able to reach ESD? I'm curious what they said about your situation.
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Megan D'Acosta
•Yes! Finally got through to ESD yesterday. The agent confirmed exactly what some folks here suggested - my benefit year is still active but my regular UI benefits are exhausted. The system allows claims during the benefit year even with $0 remaining. The surprising part was they said I might qualify for a small amount of additional benefits based on my part-time work during my claim period. They're reviewing that now. Thanks everyone for the help!
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