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I hope your brother knows that the WA unemployment system is COMPLETELY BROKEN right now. I've been trying to resolve an issue for MONTHS with zero help. They'll probably deny him initially because that's what they do to EVERYONE these days!! And good luck getting anyone on the phone - the whole system is designed to make people give up. I'd tell him to apply but be prepared for a NIGHTMARE experience. And they don't care if you have bills to pay!!
While there can definitely be frustrations with the system, I don't think it's helpful to assume he'll be denied. Many claims with clear-cut eligibility (like termination through no fault of your own) are approved without issues. The key is providing clear documentation and accurately reporting his ability to work within his medical restrictions.
One more thing I wanted to mention - once your brother starts receiving UI benefits, he should connect with WorkSource. They can help him find suitable work within his medical restrictions, and some of their workshops count toward his required job search activities. This can be especially helpful for someone transitioning to a different type of work due to medical limitations.
That's really helpful, thank you! I didn't know about WorkSource. I'll definitely tell him to check that out, especially since he'll probably need to look for something different than construction work for now.
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wat bout ur work search requirements??? u gotta do those even while waiting for approval!!!
This is correct - you need to start your job search activities right away, even while your initial claim is being processed. You'll need to report 3 job search activities each week when you file your weekly claim.
Another thing - check your spam folder EVERYDAY! I missed an important ESD email asking for additional documents and it delayed my claim by 3 weeks. Their emails sometimes get filtered out by Gmail and Outlook.
Great point! I just checked and added esd.wa.gov to my safe senders list. Thanks for the tip.
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forgot to answer ur question about how long adjudication took... mine was 6 WEEKS!!! total nightmare. and yeah the calling thing is brutal. i literally had to set aside a whole day just for calling over and over
SIX WEEKS?? OMG I'm already at 5 weeks and going crazy. How did you manage financially during that time? I'm really hoping the expedite request through the governor's office helps speed things up because my savings are almost gone at this point.
whatever u do DONT tell them u found another job if u haven't started yet!!! my friend did that and they immediately closed her claim even tho she didn't start for another month!
Once again, providing incorrect information to ESD is never advisable. If you've accepted a job offer with a future start date, you should report that during your weekly claims. You remain eligible for benefits until you actually start working and earning wages. Withholding information from ESD can result in an overpayment determination and potential penalties.
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I want to correct some misconceptions I'm seeing in this thread. For qualifying for Training Benefits with ESD, you need to submit your application within the first 5 weeks of your claim or within 5 weeks of Trade Act certification. It's not automatically granted - you need to show that: 1. Your occupation is declining or your skills are obsolete 2. The training will lead to employment opportunities 3. You can successfully complete the training For the original poster, your transition from manufacturing QC to data analysis could potentially qualify, especially if you can demonstrate that manufacturing jobs in your area are declining. Regarding age discrimination - while it absolutely happens, ESD's role isn't to address hiring discrimination but to provide benefits while you search for work. EEOC or your state's human rights commission handles discrimination claims. For meeting job search requirements when options seem limited, remember that the requirement is 3 job search ACTIVITIES per week, not just applications. Networking events, skills workshops, and informational interviews all count.
Thank you for these clarifications. I'm well past my first 5 weeks of claiming, so it sounds like Training Benefits might not be an option for me anymore. What about Commissioner Approved Training that was mentioned? Does that have the same timeline requirement? I'm definitely using various activities for my job search log - not just applications. But I appreciate the reminder about what qualifies.
To answer your most recent question - Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) doesn't have the same strict timeline as Training Benefits. You can apply for CAT at any point during your claim. The main difference is that CAT waives your job search requirements while you're in training, but doesn't extend your benefit period like Training Benefits does. Based on everything you've shared, I'd recommend: 1. Try to get through to ESD (using that Claimyr service if needed) to discuss your specific situation 2. Visit a WorkSource office in person to speak with someone about the programs for older workers 3. Look into the SSAP (Strategies for Success Assessment Program) through WorkSource which helps identify transferable skills Don't give up! There are resources designed specifically for situations like yours.
I really appreciate all this information. I'm going to try reaching ESD tomorrow and will also schedule a visit to my local WorkSource office. At least now I feel like I have some options to explore rather than just watching my benefits countdown tick away while sending applications into the void. Thank you to everyone who responded.
Amara Okafor
have u checked ur claim status online? sometimes they need more info but dont actually tell u
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Aaliyah Jackson
•Yeah, I check every single day (probably too often honestly). It just shows "Adjudication In Progress" with that pending issue labeled "Employment Separation" but nothing about missing documents or information.
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Amara Okafor
•oh that sucks, mine had a little alert that said they needed paystubs but never emailed me about it lol. esd is such a mess
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Aaliyah Jackson
UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD! First, thank you all for your suggestions. I ended up using Claimyr this morning and got connected to a real person in about 30 minutes. Turns out my former employer never responded to ESD's verification request (despite telling me they had). The agent was able to mark it as "employer non-responsive" and said my claim should be processed within 72 hours. She also put a note about hardship due to the mortgage situation. I'll update again when I know more, but wanted to share what worked for me. Also already contacted my state rep's office as backup.
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CaptainAwesome
•This is excellent news! The "employer non-responsive" status typically allows ESD to proceed with processing based on claimant information after a reasonable time has passed. The 72-hour timeframe is realistic in these situations. Make sure you keep checking your eServices account for any updates or correspondence, and continue filing your weekly claims as normal.
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Sasha Ivanov
•CONGRATS on getting through!!! This is exactly what happened to me - employer ignored ESD's requests even though they PROMISED they'd respond quickly. The whole system is stacked against us. Fingers crossed you get paid soon!
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