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I had my claim go into adjudication last month over a similar issue (though mine was about unsuitable pay, not hours). The adjudication process took exactly 18 days from when they notified me until I got the decision. They ended up deciding in my favor because I had good documentation. Make sure you answer your phone during this time - they'll call from a blocked/private number for the fact-finding interview. Miss that call, and you could be automatically denied!
18 days isn't too bad I guess! I'll keep my phone with me at all times. Did they give you any advance notice of when they would call, or was it completely random?
They sent a letter through my eServices account about 4 days before the call, giving me a 4-hour window when they'd call. But I've heard from others that sometimes they just call with no warning. The adjudicator was actually really reasonable and just wanted to understand my situation. Don't be too nervous - just explain your situation clearly and have your documentation ready.
I got a call from them and missed it cuz it came from a blocked number! I always ignore those because of spam calls... wish they'd use a regular number that actually shows up as ESD 🙄
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Just to clarify based on some misinformation in this thread: 401k withdrawals are typically only counted for the week they're received. However, if you're receiving systematic/periodic payments from your retirement account (like monthly distributions), those CAN affect multiple weeks. Based on your description, you took a one-time withdrawal, which should only affect the one week. If you're concerned, check your ESD account online - look at 'Payment History' and it should show if future payments are being held or if just the one week was affected. Also, be aware that taking 401k withdrawals while on unemployment can sometimes trigger additional verification requirements, so keep an eye on your ESD messages in case they request any documentation about the withdrawal.
This ⬆️ Exactly right. The confusion comes from people mixing up lump sum withdrawals vs recurring distributions. Big difference in how ESD treats them!
UPDATE: I just checked my ESD account and filed this week's claim (with no additional income to report) and it shows as 'processing' with the full benefit amount! Looks like it's just a one-week impact after all. Thanks everyone for your help and clearing this up for me. The stress was really getting to me!
Great news! Glad it worked out. For future reference, always remember that one-time payments (including 401k withdrawals, severance pay, vacation payouts, etc.) only affect the week they're received. ESD considers each week independently.
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One more important thing - if you're planning to use your GI Bill for education after discharge, be aware that you generally can't receive both full-time student benefits and unemployment at the same time in Washington. You'll need to report your school attendance and any VA education benefits when filing weekly claims. Also, make sure your job search activities show you're looking for suitable work based on your military skills and experience.
That's not entirely correct. You CAN receive unemployment while using your GI Bill in Washington, but you must remain available for full-time work and be actively searching. The GI Bill education benefit is not considered income that would reduce your unemployment benefits. However, if you're in school full-time and not available for work, that would disqualify you. Source: I work with veteran employment programs and this comes up frequently.
Thank you everyone for all this helpful information! I'm going to wait until April 2nd to file with Washington ESD, make sure I select UCX benefits, and have my DD-214 ready. I'll be careful about listing my platoon sergeant as my supervisor and selecting 'End of Service Contract' as my separation reason. I'm also going to check out WorkSource for their veteran services to help with my job search requirements. If my claim does get stuck in adjudication, I'll keep that Claimyr service in mind. Really appreciate all the advice - this has made the process much clearer!
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I had a similarly complex situation last year (pregnancy leave that turned into a layoff), and what finally worked was contacting my state representative's office. They have dedicated staff who can reach out to ESD on your behalf. My claim was resolved within 10 days after my rep's office got involved. Might be worth a try if you're still stuck after trying the direct approach.
That's a great suggestion I hadn't thought of! If I don't make progress in the next week, I'll definitely reach out to my representative. Thank you!
Good news! I just checked the ESD adjudication processing times dashboard, and they're currently processing cases from 8-10 weeks ago. So you should be coming up in their queue very soon. Here's the link if you want to check it yourself: https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment/dashboard Be prepared for a possible interview call once your case comes up for review. Have all your documentation organized and ready to discuss the timeline of your LOA, termination date, and when you became available for work again. Good luck!
Thank you! I didn't even know about that dashboard. Just checked and you're right - looks like I might finally be getting close to a resolution. I'll make sure to have everything organized in case they call for an interview.
Isabella Russo
YES report it as fraud ASAP!! Call the fraud hotline at 800-246-9763 thats different from regular esd number. they take fraud calls quicker and can put a special flag on ur account.
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Sophia Rodriguez
Just called the fraud line and left a message with all my info. They said someone will call back within 48 hours. This is such a nightmare but at least I'm taking all the right steps now. Thanks for the suggestion!
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