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i had a hearing too few months back it was cause i got sick not related to kids though but anyways mine took like 35 minutes or so they just asked basic stuff no need to be nervous they just wana hear your side of things my employer didnt even call in
Oh, one more thing I forgot to mention - make sure to dial in about 5-10 minutes early to the hearing. There's usually a virtual waiting room, and being punctual makes a good impression. Also, have a quiet place for the call if possible, and take notes during the hearing. If the judge uses any terminology you don't understand, don't be afraid to ask for clarification. Good luck with your hearing!
Thanks for the additional tip! I'll definitely call in early. I'm planning to set up in my bedroom with the door closed and have my neighbor watch my son in the living room. Do you think I should mention at the beginning of the call that I have all my documentation ready? I want to appear prepared.
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Glad you got through! One other thing to note - make sure you're still meeting the job search requirements while this is being resolved. The current requirement is 3 job search activities per week that you must document in your weekly claim. Missing these can result in disqualification regardless of what's happening with your wage dispute. Good luck!
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OP, did you get that payment plan form submitted yet? One thing to remember is to include ALL your expenses with documentation. Rent/mortgage, utilities, medical costs, car payment, insurance, groceries, childcare, etc. The more thoroughly you document your financial situation, the more likely they'll approve your request quickly. Also, you mentioned this was from an ESD miscalculation originally? Have you previously requested a waiver of the overpayment? If ESD made the error and it wasn't due to any false information from you, you might qualify for an overpayment waiver, especially if collection causes financial hardship.
Yes, I found the form and I'm gathering all my expense documentation now! I tried to get a waiver when this first happened, but they denied it saying that even though they calculated wrong, I "should have known" the amount was incorrect and reported it. How was I supposed to know their calculations were wrong? I was just accepting what they determined I was eligible for. I didn't think to appeal that decision at the time because I was just grateful to be getting any benefits at all.
Another tip for your new payment plan request: mention that you've been consistently making payments for 2 years and this was a one-time issue during the holidays. ESD does sometimes factor in good payment history. Also, while waiting for the new plan to be processed, you might qualify for emergency assistance through DSHS or local community action agencies if the reduced benefits are causing severe hardship. Many counties have rental assistance and utility payment help programs that can bridge the gap while you get this resolved with ESD.
Thank you for suggesting the emergency assistance options. I hadn't considered that and it might really help if this drags on. I submitted my payment plan request this morning with documentation of all my expenses and a letter explaining my good payment history. Fingers crossed they process it quickly. I just can't believe one missed payment after nearly 2 years of perfect payments caused this whole mess.
Liam Fitzgerald
My roomate had to call ESD about changing her career path like 7 times before she got someone who actually knew what they were talking about!! First person told her to just update her work search preferences but that was TOTALLY wrong advice.
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Mei Lin
•the ESD people give different answers EVERY TIME you call them!! its so frustrating
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GalacticGuru
Final piece of advice: When your daughter applies for Training Benefits, she should request the maximum training time available (26 weeks in 2025). Nursing programs often take longer than this, but she can potentially qualify for extensions if she maintains satisfactory progress. Also, make sure she understands that during approved training, she's exempt from job search requirements, but must submit school progress reports every 4 weeks instead.
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Andre Dupont
•Thank you so much, this has all been incredibly helpful! We're going to start by contacting WorkSource tomorrow and will make sure she requests the full 26 weeks. I really appreciate everyone's advice - this process is so much more complicated than I expected!
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