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The ESD system is DESIGNED to be difficult to navigate. They WANT people to give up so they don't have to pay out benefits. I've been through 3 claims over the years and every single time they find some ridiculous reason to put you in adjudication. Last time they claimed I didn't provide enough job search evidence even though I uploaded everything correctly!!! Took 12 weeks and threatening to contact my state representative before they finally paid me what they owed. The whole system is broken and nobody in Olympia seems to care.
i don't think its a conspiracy but ya the system is definitely outdated. my friend works at dshs and says esd is using computer systems from like 1995 lol
FINAL UPDATE: My claim was approved today and all my pending payments were released! $4,870 total for the 4 weeks. Such a massive relief. For anyone else stuck in adjudication, definitely check your notices for any fact-finding questionnaires and make sure to respond to those ASAP. That was the main holdup for me. Thank you all again for your advice and support during this stressful time!
congrats! u give me hope mine will get resolved soon
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tell him check out warehouses, my buddy was in tech and couldnt find anything so he did amazon warehouse for like 6 months, decent pay and they hire everyone
That's actually a good idea! Amazon has a fulfillment center not too far from us. I'll suggest it - might be better than retail, and maybe more hours available too.
One more thing - when your brother reports his part-time earnings to ESD, he needs to report GROSS earnings (before any deductions), not net pay. I've seen people get hit with overpayment notices because they reported the wrong amount. Also, your brother might benefit from connecting with WorkSource. They can help with job searches in his field and sometimes have special programs for people transitioning between careers. With his tech background, they might be able to connect him with short-term contract work that pays better than retail while he searches for a permanent position.
Thanks for the gross vs. net clarification! That would have been exactly the kind of mistake he might make. And I didn't think about WorkSource for tech contracts - he's been focused on permanent roles but a contract might be perfect right now. Anything to get him off my couch (and I do love him, but my 1-bedroom apartment isn't meant for two adults!
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good luck getting any straight answers from ESD lol
While the system definitely has problems, this kind of comment isn't particularly helpful for someone who's desperately trying to navigate a complicated process. There are ways to get answers and resolution - they just take persistence and the right approach.
One more thing - if your claim is in adjudication because of an employer dispute (like if they're claiming you quit instead of being laid off), you should prepare documentation that supports your side. Texts, emails, the separation letter you mentioned. Adjudicators will look at both sides, but having clear evidence helps your case tremendously. Oh, and if you have immediate financial needs while waiting, you might qualify for emergency assistance through DSHS or local community organizations. Worth looking into if the adjudication drags on.
That's really helpful advice! I'm not sure why they put me in adjudication since my employer and I agreed on the separation terms, but I'll gather everything just in case. And I'll definitely look into emergency assistance options - thank you for mentioning that.
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This whole system is designed to make people give up!!! i had a friend who got disqualified for 7 weeks straight and he just stopped filing because it was so frustrating. dont give up!!!
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at ESD today! Turns out there was an employer response questioning my availability for work because I had mentioned potentially taking some classes during my exit interview. The ESD agent put me in for adjudication review and said I should continue filing weekly claims while they investigate. She said it could take 3-4 weeks for the adjudication to complete, but that I should receive all back payments if it's decided in my favor. I'm still going to file an appeal just to be safe (within the 30-day window). Thank you everyone for your advice and support!
wow good detective work! how did u actually manage to get through to someone? i've been trying for days
I actually tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. It worked exactly as described - took about 90 minutes but I actually got to speak to a real person. Worth it considering I'd wasted hours trying to get through on my own.
Charlee Coleman
UPDATE: I wanted to thank everyone for their help! I went to WorkSource and got connected with their Dislocated Worker program. They're helping me enhance my resume and connected me with some temp agencies that work specifically with admin assistants. I also applied for food benefits and energy assistance. I also managed to get through to ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. The agent was super helpful and confirmed I can't get an extension but said I should continue filing weekly claims even after my benefits run out (something about keeping my claim active for tax purposes and in case any emergency extensions get approved later). Still stressed about money but at least I have a plan now. Thanks again everyone!
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Leeann Blackstein
•That's great news about the Dislocated Worker program! And yes, continuing to file weekly claims is smart - it maintains your claim status and proves ongoing eligibility should any extensions become available. Good luck with your job search!
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Theodore Nelson
My cousin works at a staffing place and says the admin market is picking up for summer when people take vacations. Dont give up!!
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