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Just to clarify my earlier response - yes, if it's PAID leave, he needs to report both the hours and the pay. The system is designed to track both how much money you receive and how many hours you were compensated for. One other thing to be aware of: if his final paycheck includes the FMLA pay, he'll need to report that on his weekly claim for the week in which he receives it (not when it was earned). ESD cares about when money is received, not when it was earned.
Thanks for the clarification! That makes sense. And good point about when the money is actually received vs. earned - I'll make sure he understands that too. This system really isn't intuitive at all.
i think everyones overcomplicating this lol. just be honest on ur claims and youll be fine! report any money u get, skip reporting for weeks ur fully employed (or fully on paid leave) and resume reporting when ur not getting any other money. ESD isnt trying to trick u, just be straightforward
DO NOT skip filing weekly claims! That's incorrect advice that could cause major problems. Even if you receive $0 in benefits for a week due to other income, you must still file your weekly claim to keep your claim active. If you skip filing, your claim may be closed and you'd have to reapply.
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UPDATE: Finally got through to someone! For anyone else with this issue - I used the 833-572-8400 number that @ClaimExpert suggested and pressed 1, then 3 like they said. Still waited about an hour but actually spoke to a person! My problem was that when I reopened my claim, it got flagged for "eligibility review" which prevented the weekly claim option from appearing. The agent manually added the option to my account and I was able to backdate my claim to include the waiting week. They said this is happening to a lot of people right now because their system was updated in February. Thanks everyone for your help!
That's great news! Glad you got it fixed. Did they say how long it will take for your payments to process?
@UI_Struggler Glad you got through! For your first payment after reopening, it typically takes 3-5 business days once you've successfully filed those weekly claims. Since you had that eligibility flag, it might take slightly longer, but you should see it by next week. The waiting week doesn't pay out but it's important that it's properly credited in the system.
They said 3-4 business days for the payment to process. I'm just relieved to have it fixed! That direct phone number was the key.
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not sure about appeals but i got disqualfied in december and just found a new job instead of dealing with esd. too much hassle tbh. goodluck
I'm definitely job hunting like crazy, but the job market in my field is really tight right now. I need the unemployment to bridge the gap. But I'm glad you found something new - that's ultimately the best solution.
One thing I forgot to mention in my first comment - prepare for your hearing like it's a job interview. Dress professionally (even for a phone hearing, it puts you in the right mindset), speak clearly and calmly, and stick to FACTS rather than emotions. The judge who handled my case seemed really impressed that I had organized my evidence chronologically in a binder with tabs and could immediately reference specific dates and conversations. Don't interrupt the employer's testimony even when they're lying - just make notes and address each point when it's your turn. One last thing - remember that the hearing is being recorded, so avoid swearing or getting emotional, no matter how frustrating it gets!
This is excellent advice. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) hear many cases every day, and being organized makes their job easier, which works in your favor. I'd add that you should practice your opening statement beforehand - you usually get 5 minutes to explain your side before questioning begins. Focus on the key facts that show you didn't voluntarily quit but were essentially forced out due to impossible conditions.
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I dealt with the SAME EXACT garbage last year! The standby rules are different from regular UI rules and ESD does a terrible job explaining the transition. My claim got denied for two weeks and I had to appeal and wait THREE MONTHS to get my money back. This system is designed to make people fail, I swear. Just be super careful about documenting EVERYTHING from now on.
I'm sorry you had to go through all that! I feel lucky they gave me the waiver. I've already started keeping a detailed job search log in a spreadsheet so I can track everything carefully.
For those following this thread: here's what counts as a job search activity for part-time workers still receiving benefits: 1. Applying for a job 2. Attending a job fair 3. Creating a profile on a professional job-matching site 4. Taking a civil service exam 5. Participating in WorkSource workshops 6. Interviewing with potential employers Remember that WorkSource now offers virtual workshops that count toward your activities. This can be easier to fit around a part-time work schedule.
the worksource workshops are actually helpful sometimes. i did the resume one and it helped me get a better job than my part time gig.
Javier Torres
ugh the food industry is THE WORST for this kinda thing!! i worked at three different restaurants and they ALL pulled this stuff. pretty sure its illegal to not give breaks during 10 hour shifts but good luck proving it without documentation. the whole system is rigged against workers!!
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Oliver Zimmermann
•You're right that Washington law requires a 30-minute meal break if working more than 5 hours, plus a 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked. Definitely illegal to not provide these breaks.
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Amina Toure
Quick update for anyone else facing a similar situation. I filed my claim yesterday focusing on the hours discrepancy and mentioning that I tried to resolve the issue with management before quitting. My status now shows "adjudication in progress" so I'm preparing all the details I can remember about the job description from my interview. I'll keep this thread updated with how it goes. Thanks everyone for the advice!
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Emma Davis
•Smart approach. Keep filing your weekly claims while in adjudication and prepare notes for yourself with specific details about what was promised versus what actually happened. Dates, names, and specifics will help your case if you get an adjudication interview.
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