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I went through something similar and won my appeal. The key was showing that reasonable person would have quit under those circumstances. Your hour reduction sounds even more extreme than mine was.
That's exactly what I'm hoping to prove. A 75% hour reduction isn't sustainable for anyone.
definitely not, especially with gas and commute costs making those few hours barely worthwhile
One more tip - if you have any medical conditions or family obligations that made the reduced schedule particularly problematic, mention those in your appeal. It adds to the 'good cause' argument.
I do have a child in daycare, and the reduced hours actually made it harder to afford childcare while working so little.
Perfect example! That's definitely relevant to include in your appeal documentation.
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One more tip - if your employer does contest your claim and you disagree with the initial decision, you can appeal. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
Good to know there's an appeal process. Hopefully it won't come to that, but it's reassuring to know I have options.
The appeal process is pretty fair from what I've seen. You get to present your case to an administrative law judge who reviews everything independently.
Update us on how it goes! I'm sure other people will be in similar situations and your experience could help them.
I will definitely update once I hear back from Washington ESD. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement!
Good luck! Remember that most people who file for valid reasons do get approved eventually.
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sometimes I wonder if they just make up these numbers... the 'official' unemployment rate never seems to match what I see in real life with people struggling to find decent jobs
The unemployment rate only counts people actively looking for work, not those who've given up searching or are underemployed. So it doesn't tell the whole story.
yeah that's a good point, there's a difference between being employed and being employed in a good job that pays the bills
Bottom line - focus on your own claim rather than worrying about the state percentage. Make sure you're filing your weekly claims on time and meeting all the requirements. The unemployment rate is just a macro economic indicator.
Exactly. Keep doing your job searches, file weekly, and follow up if there are any issues with your claim status.
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The weekly claim process becomes routine after a few weeks. Just set a reminder to file every Sunday and keep track of your job search activities throughout the week.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my first weekly claim now.
You're welcome! The Washington ESD system can be confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it. Good luck with your job search!
Don't forget to check your claim status regularly too. Sometimes Washington ESD will put a hold on your claim for various reasons and you need to resolve it quickly to avoid missing payments.
How often should I check? And what kind of holds are common?
I check mine every few days. Common holds include identity verification, work search issues, or if they need additional information about your separation from your last job.
StardustSeeker
if u run into any weird error messages during the application just try again later or use a different browser. the esd website can be glitchy sometimes
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Liam McGuire
•Good tip! I'll try Chrome first since that usually works best for government sites.
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CyberSiren
This thread has been really helpful to read through. I'm not applying myself but my sister might need to soon. Good to know what the process looks like.
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Liam McGuire
•Feel free to share this thread with her if she needs it. Everyone here gave such great advice.
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