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My neighbor works for ESD (not saying this to brag just giving context lol) and she says September is when they do a lot of quarterly reviews. Apparently they're going through and checking everyones job search logs right now so that might be it. Do you upload your job search logs or just keep track of them yourself?
I've been keeping track in a spreadsheet but haven't uploaded anything. They've never asked me to upload them. Is that what I'm supposed to be doing??
You're not required to upload job search logs unless specifically requested. However, you must maintain detailed records of your 3 job search activities per week. If ESD requests your job search logs during an audit or review, you typically have 7 days to provide them. This could potentially be the reason for your adjudication status, especially if they sent a request that you missed or didn't receive due to a technical issue.
Finally got through yesterday! Turns out it was a random quarterly review - they're verifying my job search activities. The agent sent me a secure message with a link to upload my job search logs for the past 8 weeks. She said once I upload those, it should only take 7-10 days to review (much better than the 3-6 weeks I was worried about). Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
my sister works in healthcare and she said ALWAYS report training bc even if its not direct deposit ur employer reports the pay to IRS and ESD will crosscheck later
Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! I'm going to report the CE training hours for the week I complete them, save all documentation showing it was required certification training, and use the formula someone shared to estimate my reduced benefit. It sounds like this is pretty normal and won't disqualify me from benefits entirely that week. Really appreciate all the input!
my brother had same issue but his was cuz he had worked in oregon for 3 months of his base year and they had to verify with oregon employment department too. maybe if u worked in diff state thats holding it up?
UPDATE: Finally got through to ESD this morning! The agent confirmed they were waiting on those documents I just uploaded. She said once they review them (1-2 business days) my claim should process and I should see payments for all back weeks within 48 hours after that. I also called 211 and they're helping with emergency rent assistance for this month! Thank you all SO MUCH for your help - especially checking that correspondence folder, which was the key to everything!
Diez Ellis
i had soemthing similar happen but turned out they were sending approval letters for different WEEKS not for my overall claim if that makes sense. one approval was for week ending 1/15 and the other for week ending 1/22 but my overall eligibiilty was still in question. might want to read the fine print on those letters.
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Heather Tyson
•I just double-checked the letters, and they're definitely about my overall eligibility, not specific weeks. One is titled "Redetermination of Eligibility" and the other is "Notice of Adjusted Determination." Both say I meet the requirements for benefits based on my separation reason.
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Jenna Sloan
After your hearing (which u will probably win based on those approval letters), make sure u ask about getting interest on ur backpay. Washington state law says they have to pay interest if benefits r delayed more than 30 days after approval. Most people dont know this and ESD never volunteers this info!!!
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Muhammad Hobbs
•Are you serious? I never knew about the interest thing! I waited 5 months last year and never got a penny in interest. Is there somewhere official that explains this rule?
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