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Did you get the determination letter explaining why they denied your claim initially? It should cite specific reasons and regulations. Understanding exactly why they denied you can help you prepare targeted counterarguments. Also, make sure you have a copy of your employer's response to your claim - you can request this from ESD if you don't already have it.
Yes, the determination letter cited RCW 50.04.294(1)(d) about carelessness/negligence that caused harm to the employer. They mentioned the $750 loss specifically. I'll call tomorrow to request their response - didn't realize I could get that.
Update us after your hearing! Based on what you've shared, I think you have a good chance of winning. One write-up from 3 months prior about an issue that was arguably not even your fault doesn't meet the standard for misconduct under Washington unemployment law. Just make sure you're well-prepared and stay calm during questioning.
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Has anyone actually gotten PFML in Washington recently? I hear the system is completely broken and payments are super delayed??
YES it's STILL a mess in 2025! My claim from January just got fully processed last week. I had to call literally every other day. The online system shows nothing useful and the status updates are completely wrong. The only way I made progress was getting through to actual agents who could fix things in their system.
To follow up on your question about the PFML application process - it's not overly complicated, but it does require coordination with your healthcare provider. Here's a quick overview: 1. Create an account on the PFML portal through ESD 2. Start your application (you can save and return to it) 3. Your healthcare provider will need to complete a certification form 4. Submit documentation about your employment and wages 5. You'll receive a determination within 2-3 weeks typically Since your treatments start in 2 weeks, start the application immediately. There's a waiting week before benefits begin. Also, PFML can be taken intermittently, which might be helpful for a weekly chemo schedule if you're able to work some days. As others have mentioned, the system can have delays, so persistence is key if you encounter issues.
This is extremely helpful, thank you. I'll start the application today and get the certification form to my oncologist right away. Really appreciate everyone's advice here!
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EVERYONE JUST FILES WHERE THEY MADE THE MOST MONEY!!! This isn't complicated people. I've worked in 3 different states and always file wherever I earned the highest wages. The unemployment office will sort it out if there's an issue.
While that's often a good approach, it's not always that simple. Each state has different eligibility requirements, different base periods for calculating benefits, and different weekly benefit amounts. Sometimes the state where you earned the most might not be the state where you'd get the most beneficial claim. It's worth doing the research for your specific situation.
Just wanted to update everyone - I called ESD this morning and finally got through after trying for 2 days. The agent confirmed that I can file in either state, but since most of my wages in the base period were from WA, I'd likely get a better benefit amount filing with them. They're sending me some paperwork to complete for an interstate claim. Thanks everyone for the help!
Glad you got through! That's impressive - usually it takes much longer to reach someone at ESD. Did they mention anything about how long interstate claims typically take to process? In my experience they can take longer than regular claims.
They said it might take 3-4 weeks to process since they have to verify my wages with both states. Not ideal but at least I know what to expect now!
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My first ESD claim from January was also stuck in adjudication for several weeks. I finally got through to someone by calling repeatedly at exactly 7:59 AM right before they open. The issue in my case was that my former employer incorrectly reported my final day of work, which triggered an automatic investigation. Once I explained this to the ESD representative, they were able to resolve it and release my payments within 3 days. It might be something similarly minor in your case. If you can't get through by phone, another option is to contact your state representative's office. They often have dedicated staff who can help constituents with ESD issues and can sometimes get answers faster than you can on your own.
Contacting my state representative is a great idea I hadn't considered. I'll try both the early morning call and reaching out to my rep's office. Thank you!
@OP any updates? Did you manage to get through to ESD or figure out what was causing the adjudication?
I actually tried the Claimyr service that was mentioned above, and it DID connect me to an ESD agent within about 30 minutes. The agent told me my claim was flagged because I received severance pay but there was confusion about the payment dates. I had to upload additional documentation showing when I received the severance and how much it was. The agent said it should be resolved within 7-10 business days. I'll update again when/if it gets approved! Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions.
Katherine Hunter
Does anyone know if you need to keep filing weekly claims even after benefits are exhausted? I'm confused about whether I should keep doing this or if it's pointless?? The ESD website has conflicting info.
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A Man D Mortal
•Yes, you should continue filing weekly claims even after exhausting benefits if you're still unemployed. This serves two purposes: 1) It maintains your claim as active in case any extensions become available later, and 2) It provides accurate unemployment data that could potentially trigger extended benefits if enough people are reporting continued unemployment. The system won't pay you during this time, but keeping your claim active is important.
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Declan Ramirez
Just out of curiosity have you tried looking at remote work in other states? I know someone who couldn't find anything locally but got hired by a company in Colorado for remote healthcare admin work. Might be worth expanding your search geographically since so many places are remote now?
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Mikayla Brown
•That's a really good point. I've mostly been focusing on jobs within WA state. I'll definitely expand my search to include remote positions nationwide. Thanks for the suggestion!
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