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my cousin quit bcuz of harassment and got denied twice!!! the system is so unfair sometimes just warning u it might be an uphill battle
Each case is evaluated individually. The key difference is often in how specifically you document the hostile behavior and whether you attempted to resolve it before quitting. Vague claims of "harassment" without documentation are often denied, while specific documented incidents with dates and details have a much better chance of approval. Also, having a new job already lined up shows ESD that the claimant is serious about working, which strengthens their case.
Update: I filed my initial claim yesterday and selected "quit" with "hostile work environment" as the reason. I got a notice that my claim needs adjudication (which I expected from your helpful comments). The message says it could take 5-8 weeks for adjudication! That's longer than the gap until my new job starts. Should I still do the weekly claims while waiting? Will they backpay me for these weeks if approved? Really stressing about making rent now...
Absolutely continue filing your weekly claims even while in adjudication! If your claim is eventually approved, they'll only backpay for weeks you properly claimed. If you don't submit weekly claims, you won't get paid for those weeks even if your overall claim is approved later. And yes, adjudication is taking forever right now - I was in it for 7 weeks before they made a decision on my claim. Hang in there!
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Quick update - the payment just hit my account about an hour ago! Looks like it was just a processing delay. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and advice. I'll definitely keep Claimyr in mind for the future if I run into more serious issues that require talking to a representative.
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btw the whole system is rigged. ESD always sides with employers first cuz they dont wanna pay out benefits. its all about saving money for them. but the appeal judges are seperate from ESD and actually listen to evidence. thats why so many denials get overturned on appeal. the system is designed to hope people give up without appealing.
This is a common misconception, but it's important to clarify: Initial adjudicators aren't incentivized to deny claims. They're making decisions based on available information, and employers often respond to claims while claimants may not provide their full side. The appeal process exists because initial decisions are made with limited information and time constraints. OAH judges have more time to thoroughly review evidence and hear testimony from both sides.
Thank you everyone for the incredibly helpful responses! I've started gathering all my evidence - emails showing approved absences, doctor's notes, and I'm reaching out to a couple sympathetic coworkers for statements. I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims during the appeal process too. I'm going to try that Claimyr service tomorrow to hopefully speak with an ESD agent about exactly what they need from me. Then I'll draft a clear timeline and practice my testimony like several of you suggested. This whole situation is so stressful, but hearing your success stories has given me hope. I'll update this thread after my hearing to let everyone know how it went!
Sounds like you're taking all the right steps! Don't hesitate to come back with more questions as you prepare. The fact that you have documentation is really encouraging - that's often what makes or breaks these cases.
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FINAL UPDATE: I finally got through using the Option 4 trick! The agent confirmed there's a system-wide issue with the job search reporting function that they're still working on fixing. She took my job search details manually and noted in my file that I attempted to report multiple times before the deadline. My weekly claim is now properly filed. Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions!
Sunny Wang
Almost forgot to mention - if your waiver gets denied, don't give up! You can still request a payment plan. I know someone who got a 48-month payment plan with really low monthly payments. Not as good as a waiver but WAY better than having to pay it all back at once or getting your wages garnished!
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Everett Tutum
If you need some guidance on filling out the form, the Northwest Justice Project has a really helpful guide specific to ESD pandemic overpayment waivers. Just search "Northwest Justice Project ESD overpayment waiver guide" and it should come up. They walk through exactly what to include in each section and what documentation is most important. Also - be sure to check if you qualify for a "blanket waiver" which is different from the individual waiver process. In some specific situations, ESD is automatically waiving certain types of overpayments from the pandemic period. This includes cases where you were eligible under one program but should have been paid under a different program.
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Aria Khan
•I found that guide - it's incredibly helpful! After reading through everything, I think I might qualify for the blanket waiver since my overpayment notice mentions something about being paid under regular UI when I should have been under PUA. I'm going to call ESD (using that Claimyr service if I can't get through) to confirm if I'm eligible for the blanket waiver before I go through the whole individual application process. Thank you all for the help - feeling much less panicked now!
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