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Everyone has been so helpful - thank you! I'm going to apply right away and make sure I do those weekly claims even during severance. One last question: if I get a job offer during my severance period but the start date is after my severance ends, will I still be eligible for unemployment for those weeks between severance ending and my new job starting?
Yes, you would be eligible for those weeks between severance ending and your new job starting, as long as you continue meeting all other requirements (filing weekly claims, conducting job searches, being able and available for work). Just make sure to accurately report your job acceptance and future start date when it happens.
jut wondering - do you have to pay taxes on unemployment benifits? and do they take taxes out or you have to pay them later? trying to figure this out for my budgeting
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income. When setting up your claim, you'll have the option to have 10% withheld for federal taxes (there's no state income tax in WA). If you don't choose withholding, you'll need to account for taxes when filing your annual return. Many people don't realize this and end up with an unexpected tax bill.
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Has anyone else noticed that these adjudication delays seem worse than last year? My neighbor got approved in just 2 weeks back in 2023, but now everyone I know is waiting MONTHS. It's like they're deliberately slowing things down to make people give up!!
i think they hired a bunch of temp workers during covid and now theyre back to being understaffed. the system just cant handle the volume
Update: I managed to get through to ESD this morning after trying that Claimyr service someone mentioned. The agent explained they had to reassign a bunch of cases due to staffing issues, which is why my date changed. She said they're working through the backlog as fast as they can, but couldn't promise the new date wouldn't change again. She did note my financial hardship in the system though, so fingers crossed! Thanks everyone for your help and sharing your experiences - made me feel less alone in this frustrating process.
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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!
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While contacting the governor's office (360-902-4111) or your state representative can sometimes help, be aware that they're receiving many similar requests. For faster resolution, make sure you've exhausted the normal ESD channels first: 1. Check if your adjudication issue requires any documents from you in your eServices portal 2. Try calling ESD at different times (early morning tends to be better) 3. Make sure you're continuing to file weekly claims while waiting 4. If you have a WorkSource appointment, don't miss it as this can further delay your claim When you do contact the governor's office, have your claim ID ready, be specific about how long you've been waiting, and explain any financial hardship you're experiencing. This information helps them prioritize cases.
Thank you for the detailed advice! I've definitely been keeping up with my weekly claims and checked eServices - there's nothing there requesting additional info from me. My WorkSource appointment isn't until next month. I'll try the governor's number and make sure I have all my claim details ready.
I've been on adjudication for 9 weeks now and feeling your frustration! I don't think the governor's office helped me much but my state senator's office definitely did. The trick is to clearly explain the financial hardship - I was about to be evicted and mentioned that specifically. Their constituent services person got back to me within 48 hours and my claim was resolved the following week. Did you receive any notification about why you're in adjudication? Mine was because of a job I quit in 2023 even though I'd worked two jobs since then! The whole system is so broken.
Thanks for sharing your experience. No, I haven't received any explanation for the adjudication - that's part of what's so frustrating! I have no idea what they're investigating or if they need something from me. I'll definitely emphasize the financial hardship if I call the governor's office.
Alice Fleming
my cousin had the same problem last month and she went to her local WorkSource office in person and talked to someone there. they couldn't fix her claim directly but they had some special email or something to contact ESD staff that actually got a response. might be worth trying that before governor stuff.
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Jayden Hill
•That's a good idea, I didn't realize WorkSource might be able to help. There's an office about 20 minutes from me, I'll try going there tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Zoe Wang
Just to provide a bit more context that might help: When a claim is stuck in adjudication for that long, it's usually for one of three reasons: 1) Identity verification issues, 2) Employer dispute about separation reason, or 3) Able & available/job search compliance questions. Do you know which category your issue falls into? If it's identity verification, the Governor's office rarely helps with those due to security protocols. For employer disputes, your state representative is usually more effective. For job search compliance issues, the WorkSource suggestion above is your best option. Understanding what's holding up your claim can help you target the most effective solution.
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Jayden Hill
•I'm pretty sure it's an employer dispute. My former employer contested my claim saying I quit, but I was actually laid off when they eliminated my position. I submitted documentation showing this (the layoff notice they gave me), but it's been sitting in adjudication ever since. Does that change who I should contact?
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Zoe Wang
•Yes, that definitely helps clarify. For employer disputes, your state representative's office is typically most effective. They can directly contact ESD's legislative liaison, who has authority to investigate why adjudication is taking so long. Make sure to tell your representative's office specifically that this is an employer dispute case where you've already submitted documentation. Also mention the financial hardship and potential eviction to emphasize urgency. If you have your layoff notice, attach a copy to your email to the representative.
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