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Sorry to hijack but this reminds me of my appeal from last month! I was so nervous I couldn't sleep for days, and then when I finally got the decision (took 5 days), I won but they miscalculated my backpay amount. Had to call 27 times to get them to fix it. Now dealing with a whole new issue about my job search requirements. Does the nightmare ever end with ESD??
IT NEVER ENDS!!! I swear they make it complicated on purpose to discourage people from collecting what they're owed. I've been dealing with ESD garbage since January and I'm STILL having to call them every other week about something!
I want to address something important: the length of deliberation time is NOT directly correlated with whether you win or lose. I've seen quick denials and quick approvals. I've also seen lengthy deliberations for both outcomes. A more complex case typically requires a more detailed written decision regardless of outcome. The judge needs to cite specific regulations, address each piece of evidence, and create a legally sound document. This takes time. What you can do now: 1. Continue filing weekly claims 2. Check both your mailbox and online portal daily 3. Prepare documents for a further appeal if needed (you'll have 30 days if you need to appeal to Commissioner Review) 4. Look into temporary assistance if you're in immediate financial need Hang in there - a week is completely within normal timeframes for appeal decisions.
Thank you for the thorough response. I think I was catastrophizing because of the financial stress. I'll keep filing weekly claims and checking both places. Is there any way to send a follow-up to the judge or would that just annoy them?
I wouldn't contact the judge directly - that could potentially be seen as attempting to influence the decision outside proper channels. The OAH contact center is your best resource for status updates. If it's been more than two weeks, you could politely inquire again, but one week is still well within normal processing times.
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i think i know whats happening - did you put in the decimal point when entering your hours? like did you type 12.00 instead of just 12? i did that once and it messed up my whole calculation
Oh wow, I might have done exactly that! I think I typed 12.0 because I'm so used to entering decimals for everything. That would explain the weird calculation.
Quick follow-up: If this was indeed caused by entering your hours as 12.0 (which the system might have read as 1.20 hours instead of 12 hours), you should explain this specifically when you talk to an ESD agent. They see this error frequently and can quickly correct it without going through a lengthy adjudication process. Just make sure to have your exact earnings information ready when you call.
That makes perfect sense! $16 is almost exactly what you'd get if they calculated 75% of (1.2 hours × $18.25). Mystery solved. I'll definitely call and explain exactly what happened. Thanks everyone for your help!
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When i was in adjudication for 5 weeks last year I finally got through to someone who told me they needed additional income verification that they never bothered to request from me! Check your notices tab on eServices and see if there's anything there you missed. Sometimes they send requests for info but don't make it obvious.
Just checked again and there's nothing there except the initial monetary determination. No requests for additional info at all. It's like my claim just went into a black hole.
One thing I learned the hard way: even though your employer has 10 days to respond to ESD about your claim, they can actually contest it MUCH later, which can trigger adjudication weeks after you start receiving benefits. Make sure you're carefully tracking your available balance in case you suddenly get disqualified and have to pay everything back. I've seen it happen to coworkers.
Well that's terrifying. I hadn't even thought about the possibility of getting benefits and then having to pay them back. This whole system feels designed to stress people out when they're already dealing with job loss. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service tomorrow.
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The same thing is happening to me right now but my letter said I'm approved starting November 1st. I've been trying to call ESD but it's impossible to get through! I've been hung up on 8 times already this week. Did you get this resolved yet? Did you have to do anything special to get someone on the phone?
Try calling right when they open at 8am. Thats what i did and only had to wait 25 mins instead of getting hung up on
UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning! The agent confirmed exactly what you all said - the approval went through in their system but the disqualification flag wasn't removed. She fixed it while I was on the phone and said all my weekly claims should update to 'paid' status within 2-3 business days. She also said I should receive all the back payments for the weeks that were showing as disqualified (but that I had filed for) in one lump sum. Such a relief! For anyone else dealing with this issue, definitely call and specifically mention the 'disqualification flag' - that seemed to help the agent understand exactly what needed to be fixed.
YES!!! So happy for you! Watch your bank account in the next few days - that lump sum payment is gonna feel AMAZING after waiting so long! It took mine exactly 2 days to show up after they fixed the flag.
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Just to add something important here: WorkSource workshops absolutely DO count as job search activities! They're actually one of the best ways to fulfill the requirement when you're working partial hours because: 1. Many workshops are available online now 2. Some are offered evenings/weekends 3. One workshop counts as one activity 4. They're free You can register for them through WorkSourceWA.com. Using these for 1-2 of your activities each week can make the job search requirement much more manageable while working part-time.
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Darcy Moore
•This is super helpful! I'll look into the workshop schedule right away. Do you happen to know if attending the same type of workshop multiple weeks in a row counts, or do they need to be different workshops?
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Dana Doyle
•They should be different workshops to count as separate activities. But there are plenty to choose from - resume writing, interview skills, industry-specific sessions, etc. Just make sure to get documentation of attendance for your records!
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Darcy Moore
Update: I used Claimyr today and finally got through to ESD! The agent confirmed I DO need to do job searches even with partial employment since my standby was denied. She also explained I can reapply for standby if my return to full-time date is within 4 weeks now. For anyone else in my situation - they said workshops definitely count and recommended keeping extra detailed records of all job search activities. Thanks everyone for your help with this!
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