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ESD Benefits Specialist here - I can clarify this process. When transitioning from WorkShare to regular UI: 1. Continue filing weekly claims without interruption 2. Report zero hours and that you're no longer with the employer 3. Most claimants will need to contact ESD directly to have their claim properly updated 4. Your benefit amount will likely increase since you'll now receive 100% of your weekly benefit amount rather than the partial percentage 5. You must begin completing 3 job search activities weekly (this is required for regular UI unlike WorkShare) 6. Your benefit year remains the same - this is not a new claim The confusion other commenters experienced typically happens because some employer WorkShare systems communicate with ESD differently. For the smoothest transition, I recommend both continuing your weekly claims AND contacting ESD directly.
Thank you so much for the detailed information! This is super helpful. I'll make sure to follow all these steps and try to contact ESD as soon as possible.
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UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that the full payment hit my account this morning! It was exactly what the agent said it would be. Thanks for all your help and reassurance - you saved me a lot of anxiety!
Great news! Glad it worked out as expected. The $0 display thing is definitely scary the first time you see it.
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I just went through this whole process!!! The ESD website says you can apply "during your first week of total or partial unemployment" - so technically you're supposed to wait until your furlough actually starts. BUT everyone I know who applied exactly 1 week before got approved with no issues. Just don't go earlier than that. And prepare for WEEKS of stress. My application got stuck "pending" for 3 weeks even though I filled everything out correctly. Turns out Boeing hadn't responded to ESD's verification request. I finally had to call and spent 4 HOURS on hold. Absolutely ridiculous system.
That pending status is frustrating but normal. Boeing HR gets swamped with verification requests during mass furloughs. If you're stuck pending for more than 3 weeks, definitely call ESD. Use the Claimyr service I mentioned above if you're having trouble getting through on the phones.
Boeing should provide you with a furlough packet that includes instructions for filing unemployment. Did you receive that yet? They usually send it about 2 weeks before the furlough starts. It has all the specific codes and info you need for your claim.
Not yet! Manager just gave us verbal notice yesterday. She mentioned something about packets coming next week. I'll keep an eye out for it - thanks for letting me know it has specific codes we need.
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Has anyone ever received their decision by email instead of mail? My friend said he got his by email but I haven't received anything like that and now I'm worried I missed something important!
OAH typically doesn't send decisions by email for security and verification reasons. Official decisions come through postal mail. Your friend might be confusing the hearing notification (which can come by email if you opted for electronic communications) with the actual decision document.
Update: Just got my decision in the mail today! Exactly 17 days after the hearing. So relieved it came through and didn't get lost. And even better news - I WON MY APPEAL! The judge agreed that ESD's initial disqualification was incorrect. Just wanted to update everyone who responded and say thanks for helping me stay patient during the wait.
Congratulations! Make sure to keep that decision document safe. Also, be aware that ESD has the right to petition for review within 30 days, though it's relatively rare for them to do so for standard cases. If your back benefits don't appear in your account within 2 weeks, you may need to contact them for processing.
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When I had my standby issue I couldn't get through to ESD on the phone for nearly a week... every morning I'd call right when they opened and still couldn't get through. If you're having trouble, try that Claimyr service I mentioned - it saved me so much frustration and time. What I learned is that it's super important to deal with these issues fast before they turn into bigger problems with your claim!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I was able to get through to ESD this morning (after many attempts) and explained the situation. They were actually understanding about the confusion. I have to retroactively submit job search activities for the past weeks, but they're giving me time to do it. And I've started the proper standby request process now. Lesson learned - always verify everything in the ESD system and don't just take your employer's word for it!
That's great news! Glad you got it sorted out. Make sure to document everything going forward - save confirmation numbers, take screenshots, and keep records of who you spoke with. It'll make things much easier if any questions come up later.
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Dont u have to do 3 job searches every week too? Maybe thats why u got denied? My cousin got denied for missing 1 week of job searches even tho he was looking but forgot to log them.
I did all my job searches and logged them every week! The letter specifically mentions "work availability documentation" not job searches. I think it's related to some questions they asked about my availability to work different shifts.
That's an important distinction. "Work availability" usually refers to your ability and availability to accept suitable work, while job search activities are a separate requirement. If they questioned your availability for certain shifts, you'll want to address that specifically in your appeal with documentation showing you were in fact available for suitable work.
My sistrs boyfriend got disqualifed too but he didnt appeal it he just applied for a different type of uneployment and got that instead maybe try that?
There aren't different "types" of unemployment you can simply apply for if you're disqualified. There are different programs (regular UI, extended benefits, etc.), but if you're disqualified from regular UI for availability issues, those same issues would affect eligibility for other programs. Appeals are the proper way to challenge a disqualification.
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i herd that theres a new update to the esd system thats why evryones payments r late. my cousin works at a job center and said they were told about system maintenance this week. nobody tells us nuthin tho!!
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Mei Lin
•That would explain it! It would be nice if they sent out emails or something when they're doing system updates that might affect payments. The lack of communication is what causes all the panic.
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Sofia Morales
Just wanted to update everyone that I called ESD this morning (got through after about 45 minutes on hold) and they confirmed there was a processing delay with their ACH payment batch yesterday. The representative said all delayed payments should have been processed by midnight last night, and that this was due to a scheduled system update that took longer than expected. If anyone still hasn't received their payment by now, that would be unusual and worth calling about specifically.
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Mei Lin
•Thank you so much for sharing this information! Mine did come through yesterday afternoon. I appreciate you taking the time to call and then post what you learned here. Very helpful for the community.
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