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Remember that even if you lose your initial appeal, you can appeal to the Board of Appeals and then to superior court. Don't give up after the first level if you really believe you're right.
How many levels of appeal are there?
Three levels: Administrative Law Judge hearing, Board of Appeals review, then superior court. Most cases are resolved at the first level though.
Whatever you decide to do, don't wait too long. That 30-day deadline for appeals is firm. Washington ESD doesn't usually grant extensions even if you have a good excuse for being late.
Thanks for the reminder. I need to make a decision soon. This thread has been really helpful in understanding my options.
Good luck with whatever you decide. Even if the appeal seems challenging, it's often worth trying if you believe you were wrongly disqualified.
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One more thing to keep in mind - if you've been job searching during your adjudication period, make sure you're still meeting the work search requirements. That shouldn't affect your back pay but it's important for ongoing eligibility.
Good reminder! I've been keeping up with job search activities even during the waiting period.
Yeah Washington ESD still expects you to be actively searching for work even if your claim is in adjudication.
For anyone reading this who's about to go through adjudication - document EVERYTHING. Keep records of when you filed, what you reported, any correspondence with Washington ESD. It makes resolving any back pay issues much easier.
Excellent advice! I wish I had been more organized from the beginning but I'm keeping better records now.
Documentation saved me when there was a discrepancy with my back pay calculation. Always keep your own records!
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Washington ESD is definitely who you want. They handle initial claims, weekly certifications, appeals, overpayment issues - basically everything unemployment related in this state.
Comprehensive answer right there. Washington ESD is your one-stop shop for unemployment in Washington state.
And if you need to reach them by phone, definitely consider using Claimyr since their regular phone lines are always swamped.
Just want to confirm what others have said - Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) is 100% the entity that provides unemployment insurance benefits in Washington state. No other agency or entity handles this.
Perfect, that's exactly the confirmation I was looking for. Washington ESD it is!
Yep, now you know exactly where to direct all your unemployment-related questions and issues.
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Remember, persistence is key. It's frustrating but most people do eventually get through if they keep trying with the right timing. Don't give up!
Thanks for the encouragement! I won't give up.
yeah the encouragement helps, this process is so draining
One more thing - if you do get through and your issue is complex, ask if they can schedule a callback instead of trying to handle everything in one call. Some agents will do that.
I didn't know callbacks were an option. That could be really helpful.
Callbacks aren't guaranteed but worth asking about if your case is complicated
Kaylee Cook
Washington ESD's website has some historical information about when different programs started, but it's not easy to find. You might have better luck calling them directly for your specific situation.
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Justin Evans
•I'll keep trying to call. Maybe I'll get lucky and get through eventually.
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Benjamin Johnson
•Or use Claimyr to skip the wait. I'm telling you, it's worth it to not waste hours on hold.
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Oliver Alexander
Good luck with your paperwork issues. The pandemic unemployment stuff is still causing problems for people years later. Washington ESD really should have better systems in place by now.
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Justin Evans
•Thanks. Hopefully I can get it sorted out without any major problems.
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Lara Woods
•you'll be fine, just be persistent with following up
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