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Another tip - take detailed notes during the hearing. If you end up needing to appeal the decision later, those notes will be incredibly helpful. Also, speak clearly and directly answer the judge's questions. Don't volunteer extra information unless it specifically helps your case about availability for work. And remember that everything is being recorded, so stay professional even if you feel frustrated by questions.
This is really helpful, thank you. I tend to ramble when I'm nervous, so I'll make a concise outline of my main points beforehand and stick to that. Should I address the judge as 'Your Honor' or something else?
' Judge 'or Administrative Law' Judge is appropriate.'They ll typically introduce themselves at the beginning of the hearing and may indicate how they prefer to be addressed. Most importantly, just be respectful and'you ll be fine on thatfront.
I've been through a similar situation and want to echo what others have said about preparation being key. One thing that really helped me was creating a simple timeline document showing: - Dates I was in school - My class schedule/format (online, flexible, etc.) - Job applications I submitted during that time - Any interviews or job contacts Having it all laid out chronologically made it much easier to explain to the judge how school never interfered with my work availability. Also, if you have any documentation showing you told potential employers you could start immediately or drop classes for work, that's gold. Even text messages or emails can help show your intent. The good news is that online, self-paced classes are usually viewed much more favorably than traditional classroom schedules. You've got a strong case - just stay calm and stick to the facts about your availability. Wishing you the best of luck on Friday!
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Bottom line: 0.58% of your wages up to about $62,500 annually. Simple calculation, and it's automatically deducted from your paycheck. Most people pay between $200-400 per year depending on their salary.
Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Now I know exactly what to look for on my paystub.
One thing that might help is checking if your company uses a payroll service like ADP or Paychex. These systems usually have detailed breakdowns online where you can see exactly how much has been withheld for unemployment taxes year-to-date. I found it really useful when I was trying to track all my different tax withholdings. You can usually access this through your employee self-service portal if your company offers one.
That's a great suggestion! I just checked and our company does use ADP. I can see all the quarterly breakdowns there which makes it much easier to track than trying to add up individual paystubs. Really wish I had known about this feature sooner - would have saved me from bothering HR with basic questions.
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just checked my account and my payment went from pending to paid!!! checked my bank account and the money is there!! thx everyone for ur help!!
That's amazing news! Fingers crossed mine follows the same timeline. Thanks for updating us!
This gives me so much hope! I've been stuck in adjudication for 4 weeks now with a separation issue (got laid off due to company restructuring). I've uploaded all my documents including the official layoff notice from HR, but every time I call they just say "it's being reviewed." Reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel like I'm not going crazy - the whole system really is just overwhelmed and understaffed. I'm going to keep filing my weekly claims like you mentioned and try to be more patient. Hopefully mine will randomly switch to pending payment soon too! Thanks for sharing your story Carlos, it's reassuring to know that even after 6 weeks things can suddenly move forward.
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Glad we could help! Temp workers definitely have the same unemployment rights as everyone else in Washington.
This forum is great for getting real answers. Going to file my claim right now!
Just wanted to add that when you file, make sure to report any severance pay or final paychecks you received from the temp agency. Washington ESD needs to know about all compensation to properly calculate your benefits timing. Also, keep records of when each assignment ended in case they ask for details later.
Zainab Omar
the ESD system is the absolute WORST. they seriously need to hire some decent tech people to fix their website. glad you got it figured out but it shouldn't be this complicated!!!
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Ali Anderson
So glad you got it sorted out! Your experience is exactly why I always tell people to check this community first before panicking about ESD issues. The timing thing with weekly claims is SO confusing - they really should make it clearer that you can't file mid-week and have to wait for the Sunday rollover. And yeah, the SecureAccess Washington vs ESD portal confusion gets everyone at first! Thanks for posting the update - it'll definitely help the next person who runs into this same issue.
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