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Dylan Wright
hey did u try the different browser yet? did it work?? i'm invested now lol
Just tried Chrome, Edge, and even my phone - still no option to file. Based on other comments, I'm thinking it might be system maintenance. Will update tomorrow!
UPDATE: The claim filing option appeared this morning (Sunday)! Must have been system maintenance like some of you suggested. Filed my claim with no issues. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions - you saved me a lot of stress!
Miguel Diaz
•Glad to hear it worked out! This is a good reminder for everyone that sometimes the simplest explanation is the right one. Weekend system maintenance is pretty common with ESD.
Dylan Wright
•yayyy!! 🙌 thx for the update
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Brian Downey
not to take this off topic but has anyone else noticed that ESD is taking FOREVER to process anything lately? my coworker had a simple address change take 6 weeks to process. wonder if the waiver is taking so long because of general backlog or if waivers are just low priority for them
Hugo Kass
•omg yes! i uploaded my ID verification docs in january and didnt get approved till march. they are super backed up right now
UPDATE for everyone on this thread: ESD has recently (as of March 2025) implemented new processes for handling overpayment waivers. They are now reviewing older waivers first, so if your waiver request was submitted more than 3 months ago, you should see movement soon. For the original poster's son, I recommend he takes these specific steps: 1. File his new claim immediately 2. Upload a letter explaining his pending waiver situation in the document upload section of his new claim 3. Request standby status since he has a definite return date within 8 weeks 4. Call ESD using one of the methods discussed to check on his waiver status 5. Keep meticulous records of all his job search activities (if standby isn't approved) Even with a 50% reduction to repay the overpayment, he'll still receive some benefits to help with expenses during this temporary layoff.
Hazel Garcia
•Thank you so much for this detailed information! I'll make sure he follows all these steps. This makes the process much clearer for us.
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Try contactng your state rep!!!! That's what finally worked for me after 3 months of getting nowhere with ESD directly. Their office has special contacts at ESD and can expedite things. It's literally their job to help constituents with state agency problems.
Emma Davis
•That's a great idea I hadn't considered! I'll look up who my representative is. Did you email or call their office?
GalaxyGlider
QUICK UPDATE!! I tried calling that collections number that someone mentioned above (866-697-4831) and got through right away!! The agent confirmed it was a system error and I don't actually owe anything!! She said they're getting tons of calls about these notices that went out by mistake. Such a relief!!
Emma Davis
•THANK YOU for confirming this worked!! I'm calling that number first thing tomorrow morning. Crossing my fingers I get the same result!!
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Ava Thompson
also just a heads up that when u file with L&I they might ask for bank statements to prove u tried to cash the check and it didnt work
One more important thing - Washington state law provides for double damages in some wage theft cases. When you file with L&I, they can assess a penalty against the employer. So you might eventually get more than just your unpaid wages. Also, regarding your unemployment claim - when you do your weekly claims, there's a section for comments. Always note there that you have a pending wage claim with L&I for your final paycheck. This creates a record that you've been transparent about the situation.
Double damages would be amazing given the stress this is causing. I've already had to contact my landlord about a late payment. I'll definitely add comments to my weekly claims about the wage complaint - that's really helpful advice.
Ravi Kapoor
UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the advice! I went ahead and did 3 job search activities yesterday - updated my resume, attended an online WorkSource workshop, and applied for a position similar to mine (just in case my return to work falls through). I've documented everything properly in my job search log. Frustrating to jump through these hoops when I'm returning to work in a week, but better safe than sorry!
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Omar Mahmoud
•Smart move! Better to do a few job searches than deal with trying to appeal a disqualification. The ESD system is so frustrating sometimes but you did exactly what you needed to do.
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Chloe Harris
thxs for posting this!! i might be in a similar situation next month so now i know what to do. esd rules are so confusing!!!
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Diego Vargas
•Just to clarify for anyone else reading this thread: the key takeaway is that standby status ends either on the standby end date OR on the "must return to work by" date, whichever comes first. Once either date passes, you must begin job search activities immediately, even if you have a confirmed return-to-work date that's only a few days later.
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