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Success story: waited 8 weeks for hearing, won my appeal, got $3200 in backpay. Keep all your documentation organized and don't give up. The system is slow but it can work in your favor.
This is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you for sharing your success story!
These positive outcomes help keep hope alive while we're all waiting. Congrats on winning your appeal!
Final thought - while you're waiting, keep looking for work and document your job search activities. Even if you win the appeal, you'll need to show you've been actively searching.
Good point. I've been applying to jobs but haven't been keeping detailed records. I should start doing that.
Yes, keep a job search log. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week minimum.
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I've found that calling right when they open at 8 AM gives you the best chance of getting through. Still not great odds but better than calling later in the day.
I tried that and still got disconnected after 2 hours on hold. The phone system is just broken.
That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist. When the regular system doesn't work, you need alternatives.
Hope you got your paperwork submitted OP! Let us know how it goes with your adjudication. The waiting is the worst part.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I ended up faxing the documents and got a confirmation. Hopefully that moves things along.
Great choice on the fax option. Much more reliable than hoping to get to an office in time.
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Just a reminder that even if your weekly benefit amount seems low, you might qualify for other assistance programs. SNAP, housing assistance, utility help - there are resources out there while you're looking for work.
Good point, I should look into what else might be available. Do you know if getting unemployment affects eligibility for other programs?
It counts as income for most programs but doesn't automatically disqualify you. Each program has different income limits so worth checking.
One last tip - if you end up needing to appeal any decisions, you only have 30 days from the date of the determination letter. Don't wait if you disagree with something, the time limit is strict.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Going to start my application tomorrow morning.
Good luck! The process can be frustrating but stick with it. The benefits definitely help while you're job searching.
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one last tip - take screenshots of your weekly claim confirmations that show you reported the work income. if theres ever a question later you have proof you did everything right
Great idea! I'll definitely do that. Better safe than sorry with Washington ESD.
i learned this the hard way during an overpayment dispute. thankfully i had kept records and was able to prove i reported everything correctly
For anyone still reading this thread - I had a similar question last month and ended up using Claimyr to speak with a Washington ESD representative. The agent confirmed everything people are saying here about reporting requirements and the partial earnings deduction. Really worth the peace of mind to get official confirmation directly from the source.
That's exactly what I was thinking - getting it straight from Washington ESD would make me feel a lot more confident about doing this right.
same, sometimes you just need to hear it from an actual washington esd person to feel comfortable proceeding
Carmen Vega
Bottom line is Washington ESD looks for any reason to deny claims. Document everything, be completely honest, and appeal if you get denied for something that doesn't seem right. The appeals process actually works if you have good documentation.
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Malik Jackson
•Thanks everyone. This gives me a much better idea of what to watch out for when I file my claim.
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Isabella Costa
•Good luck with your claim. Remember that even if you get initially denied, appeals are common and often successful if you have valid grounds.
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QuantumQuester
One thing I learned the hard way - if you're collecting benefits and get a job offer, you can't just turn it down because you don't like it. It has to be unsuitable work based on specific criteria or you'll get disqualified.
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Andre Moreau
•What makes a job 'unsuitable'? Just curious in case this comes up for me.
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QuantumQuester
•Things like unsafe working conditions, significantly lower pay than your previous job (varies by how long you've been unemployed), or requiring skills you don't have and can't reasonably learn.
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