Final piece of advice based on helping several clients with similar appeals: Practice explaining your situation concisely. The judges hear dozens of cases and appreciate when claimants can clearly articulate: 1) Why you had good cause to quit the first job (offer letter for better position), 2) That you were performing adequately at the new job, and 3) That you were terminated for reasons other than misconduct. Stick to facts rather than emotions, and when asked yes/no questions, answer directly then elaborate only if needed. Good luck with your appeal!

I'm in a very similar situation right now! Just got denied last week for the same "insufficient good cause" reason even though I quit my retail job because I got hired at a healthcare facility with better pay and benefits. Then they let me go after 3 weeks saying I wasn't "adapting quickly enough" to their computer system. It's so frustrating because we did everything right - we found better jobs, quit responsibly, and then got fired through no fault of our own! I'm filing my appeal this week too. Reading through all these responses is giving me hope that we can win these cases. The advice about continuing to file weekly claims is huge - I almost made that mistake. Good luck with your hearing!

I went through almost the exact same situation last year - 6.5 weeks stuck in adjudication while facing eviction. What finally broke things loose for me was a three-pronged approach that I'd recommend based on all the great advice in this thread: 1. Called the Governor's office at 360-902-4111 and specifically asked for the ESD escalation team (not general constituent services) 2. Emailed both my state rep AND senator with a detailed timeline of all my ESD contact attempts plus documentation of my financial hardship 3. Used the Labor Council hotline at (206) 281-8901 to get coaching on how to present my case most effectively The key was doing all three on the same day and being very specific about the financial hardship - I included photos of my eviction notice and past due utility bills. My claim was resolved within 4 business days after being completely stalled for over a month. One crucial tip: when you finally do get through to an actual ESD adjudicator (through whatever channel works), ask them to send you an email summary of what they found and what steps they're taking. This creates accountability and prevents your case from disappearing again. You've been more than patient enough - it's time to escalate aggressively. Don't let them brush you off with vague promises. Document everything and follow up relentlessly. You've got an entire community here rooting for you!

I'm really sorry you're going through this nightmare - I know exactly how helpless and frustrated you must feel right now. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like you have a solid multi-pronged strategy forming. One thing I'd add based on my experience helping others navigate ESD issues: when you call the Governor's office tomorrow, have your claim number, Social Security number (last 4 digits), phone number, and a brief summary of your situation written down in front of you before you dial. They'll ask for all of this upfront, and being organized will help you sound more credible and prepared. Also, when explaining your financial hardship, be very specific about timelines. Instead of just saying "facing eviction," say something like "received 3-day pay or quit notice on [date] and have until [date] before landlord can file for eviction." The more concrete and urgent you can make your situation sound, the more likely they are to prioritize your case. The fact that you've called ESD 37 times shows incredible persistence - that documentation will work in your favor when you escalate. Keep track of the exact dates/times when you contact all these offices so you can follow up systematically if needed. You've got this!

Just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! My retail job cut me from full-time to just 12 hours per week. Washington ESD approved my partial unemployment claim pretty quickly once I provided documentation of the hour reduction. The weekly benefit amount really helped cover the gap in my income. One thing I learned is to file your weekly claims on the same day each week to stay consistent - it makes the process smoother. Also, keep all your pay stubs organized because you'll need to report your exact earnings and hours each week.

I'm in Washington and currently facing a similar situation with potential hour cuts at my job. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful! One question I have that I didn't see fully addressed - when you're on partial unemployment and doing the required job search activities, are you required to accept any full-time job offer that comes up, even if it pays less than your current part-time position? I'm worried about losing the job I do have if I'm required to take something that might not work out. Also, does anyone know if there are any restrictions on what types of work you can search for, or can you focus on positions in your field/experience level?

I went through something very similar about 6 months ago! My retail job cut my hours from 35+ per week down to maybe 8-12 hours, and I was so confused about what to upload for the "Separation from job" requirement. Here's what worked for me: I created a timeline document showing my hour reductions over several months, included screenshots of my work schedules, and wrote a detailed explanation of why the reduced hours made it impossible to continue working there (couldn't cover basic expenses, had to find other employment, etc.). I also included any emails or texts I had with my manager about the situation. The key thing I learned is that ESD considers significant hour reductions as "constructive dismissal" - basically they forced you to quit by making the job unworkable. You just have to document it properly. My claim was approved about 2 weeks after I uploaded everything. Don't stress too much about having "official" paperwork - your detailed written statement with specific dates and any supporting evidence (paystubs, schedules, communications) should be enough. The important thing is showing that you didn't just quit on a whim, but that your employer's actions made continued employment unsustainable.

I just wanted to jump in here since I went through this exact same nightmare about 3 months ago! The "Separation from job" upload is absolutely critical - don't ignore it like I did for the first month. My hours got cut from 32/week down to 6-8 hours at my retail job, and I was so confused about what to upload since I didn't have any formal paperwork. What finally worked for me was creating a comprehensive document that included: 1) A detailed timeline of when my hours started getting reduced, 2) Screenshots of my work schedules showing the decline, 3) My last few paystubs clearly showing the dramatic drop in pay, and 4) A written statement explaining how the hour reduction made it impossible to pay rent and basic expenses. The most important thing I learned is that ESD needs to see you had "good cause" for leaving - and significant hour reductions absolutely qualify! They call it "constructive discharge" which basically means your employer made working conditions so bad that any reasonable person would quit. After I uploaded everything, my adjudication was resolved in about 12 days and I was approved. Don't wait like I did - get that documentation uploaded ASAP! The system is frustrating but they really do process claims once they have what they need to make a decision.

To answer your follow-up question: I'd recommend waiting at least 24 hours after filing your final weekly claim before starting a new application. This gives their system time to process everything properly. As someone else mentioned, you'll need to qualify with enough work hours in your new base year, which is different from your original claim's base year.

Just wanted to add that if you're worried about the timing, you can always check your eServices account after filing to see if the payment shows as "Paid" or "Processing." That usually happens within a day or two and will give you peace of mind that everything went through correctly. I've been through this same situation twice now and both times the final week payment processed without any issues, even though filing after the benefit year expired felt weird!