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my cousin had the same thing happen and the judge threw out the employers case cause they didnt have anyone show up who actually witnessed what happened. do u know if ur manager is planning to testify?
I'm not sure who they're bringing. The notice just says a "company representative" will be present. I'm guessing it'll be my direct supervisor and maybe someone from HR.
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Did you try checking your eligibility on the eServices portal? Sometimes it will tell you if you have enough quarters. Thats how I found out I could file a new claim after my seasonal retail job ended last year. I dint have to call at all just filed online
I tried checking eServices but it just kept directing me to reopen my existing claim, which then gave me an error saying I had no more benefits available. It never gave me an option to check eligibility for a new claim. Maybe the system has changed since you did it?
oh that sucks maybe they changed it. mine was different cuz my benefit year had ended so maybe thats why it worked for me. good luck!!
Just to follow up on this thread - the key terminology you need when calling is "new claim within the same benefit year after exhaustion of benefits." This is a specific situation addressed in ESD's regulations, but it requires agent intervention. Based on what you've shared about earning $28,000 in the fishing season this year, you should easily meet the 680-hour requirement and the minimum earnings threshold. When you connect with an agent, make sure to have: 1. Your employment dates for the fishing season 2. Approximate earnings amounts 3. Your employer's contact information 4. Your last day of work This will help speed up the process. And just to clarify for everyone, the online system isn't designed to handle this specific situation - it's not a glitch or an attempt to deny benefits, it's simply a limitation of the automated system that requires human intervention for these special cases.
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this whole thing reminded me when i got denied benefits last year because they said i voluntarily quit. took 3 months of appeals to finally get someone to understand i was laid off not fired. esd is such a mess sometimes
OMG YES!! They make everything 100x more complicated than it needs to be. My sister went through EIGHT WEEKS of adjudication over a similar misunderstanding that could have been cleared up in 5 minutes if anyone would just ANSWER THE PHONE!!
btw even if u have to do job search now doesnt mean u cant go back to ur old job later. ur not locked into taking a new job just cuz u applied. the system just wants u to try to find work while getting benefits
That's good to know. I was worried that if I got offered a job, I'd have to take it or lose my benefits.
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Quick update on timing expectations: The Office of Administrative Hearings is currently processing appeals from about 5-6 weeks ago (based on recent client experiences). Once scheduled, your hearing will typically be 2-3 weeks after you receive the notice. If you need to expedite due to financial hardship, there is a process to request an earlier hearing date. You'll need to submit a written request explaining your hardship situation to the OAH. Make sure you're continuing to file your weekly claims during this entire process, even while disqualified and waiting for appeal. If you win your appeal, they can only pay you for weeks that you properly filed claims.
That's super helpful about filing weekly claims - I almost stopped doing that! Would you recommend sending the expedite request through my eServices account or directly to OAH?
Send it directly to OAH either via fax or mail (their contact info should be on any correspondence you've received from them). Include your appeal/docket number on all documentation. Also keep a copy of everything you send.
wait im confused... is quitting for school always disqualifying or only sometimes? I'm thinking about going back to school too and now I'm worried about my benefits...
It's not automatically disqualifying, but it comes down to availability. If your school schedule means you can't accept full-time work, then yes, you'd be disqualified. But if you can still work full-time (taking evening classes, online courses, part-time study) AND you're actively job searching, then you may still qualify. The key is being able to prove you're available for and seeking full-time work regardless of your student status. ESD will look at your specific circumstances.
Freya Christensen
make sure ur bank account info is correct in the system!! my friend had his payment approved but the money went nowhere cuz he had an old account listed
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StarSurfer
•Good point! Just double-checked and my bank info is all correct and matches what I've been using for years. Phew!
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Chloe Robinson
Just to give you some additional peace of mind - the fact that the adjudication status is completely gone (rather than showing 'completed' or 'denied') is the best possible outcome. It means they found nothing that would prevent payment. Your claim has essentially moved to standard processing now. For future reference for anyone reading this thread: the average adjudication period in Washington state is currently running 3-5 weeks for regular UI claims. PUA and PEUC claims are no longer active in 2025.
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StarSurfer
•That makes me feel so much better! I wasn't sure if the disappearance was good or bad. So relieved to hear it's the best outcome possible!
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