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I don't get why everyone complains about ESD so much. I filed my claim last month and got approved in like 3 days with no issues at all. Maybe y'all are just filling things out wrong? Just saying...
Wow, really helpful comment there. 🙄 Some claims trigger automatic adjudication for things totally outside our control. My separation was a standard layoff with zero complications, forms filled perfectly, and I still waited 4 months. Consider yourself LUCKY rather than superior.
Good for you. Many of us have perfectly straightforward claims that get stuck for months for reasons never explained to us. I've been filing taxes for 25 years and have filled out plenty of government forms correctly. This isn't a user error issue - it's a broken system issue.
Yara Nassar
quick update - did they explain what the hold up was about your claim when they called? sometimes knowing helps prevent issues on future claims
Shockingly, no! The ESD agent who called just said they were following up on the Governor's Office inquiry and would expedite my claim review. Never mentioned what the actual issues were. The approval letter just states my weekly benefit amount and eligibility period, but nothing about what caused the delay. It's maddening.
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Don't forget to document EVERYTHING - take photos of the checks, save all emails, keep a log of all your calls and attempts to contact ESD. Write down dates, times, and who you spoke with. This will be important if you need to prove you acted promptly and didn't cash the fraudulent checks.
Ava Thompson
That's great advice. I'll start keeping detailed records of everything. I actually just got through to ESD using that Claimyr service someone recommended. They confirmed it's fraud and are opening an investigation. They're sending me paperwork to complete and told me to write VOID across the checks and return them.
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I went through an OAH hearing last year and won. Here's what helped me: 1. I organized a binder with tabs for each piece of evidence, numbered to match the exhibits 2. I wrote out answers to likely questions so I wouldn't get flustered 3. I practiced explaining my situation in under 2 minutes (judges appreciate conciseness) 4. I made a simple timeline showing key dates (when housing issue arose, when I notified employer, when I moved, etc.) 5. I had documentation showing I'd been applying for jobs consistently Stay calm during the hearing, address the judge respectfully, don't interrupt anyone, and stick to the facts. The judge will likely ask if you've reviewed all exhibits - make sure you have! Definitely use the Unemployment Law Project - they can review your case and might even represent you at the hearing if they have availability.
Thank you! I really like the binder idea with tabs matching the exhibits. I'll definitely do that. And writing out answers to practice is smart - I tend to ramble when I'm nervous. Did you have to wait long for the decision after your hearing?
I got my decision in about 10 days, but I've heard it can take up to 2-3 weeks. One more tip: if the employer has submitted something that's factually wrong, don't get angry or argumentative - just calmly present the evidence that contradicts it. The judges really respond well to a professional, factual approach even when you're disproving the other side's claims.
btw did they actually told u why they denied u? my letter was so vague i had no idea what they were even saying i did wrong lol
My denial letter said I "voluntarily quit without good cause" and something about not having evidence of work relocation. But nothing specific about WHY they didn't think my housing crisis was good cause. Super frustrating!
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NebulaKnight
One more tip - when you call, ask for the name and contact information of the person you're speaking with at the governor's office. Then follow up with an email summarizing your conversation and thanking them for their help. This creates a paper trail and shows you're serious. I did this and included all my documentation as attachments (screenshots of my ESD account status, my call log showing all my attempt to reach ESD, etc.). The email follow-up seemed to really help move things along.
Dylan Wright
•Smart approach! I'll definitely do this. I've been taking screenshots of all my attempts to contact ESD through the portal too, so I have those ready to send as well.
Yara Haddad
OMG I had to call Gov Inslee's office TWICE and lemme tell you the second call was totally different than the first!! First time they were like "we'll look into it" and nothing happened for 3 weeks. Second time I called I mentioned I was working with a JOURNALIST about ESD problems (total bluff lol) and BOOM got a call from ESD leadership team the next day!! Sometimes you gotta get a little creative 😂
This made me laugh but honestly... whatever works! The system is so broken right now. I waited 16 weeks for my claim to process last year. Had to borrow money from family just to survive. It shouldn't take these extreme measures just to get someone to look at your claim.
Carmella Fromis
One thing to watch out for - make sure you're still doing your 3 job search activities each week and documenting them properly. I've seen people get denied when applying for a new benefit year because they got sloppy with job search requirements toward the end of their previous claim. ESD sometimes reviews your job search logs when you apply for a new claim.
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Ryder Greene
•Oh that's good to know! Yes, I've been diligent about my job search activities. I'm using WorkSourceWA for some of them and keeping detailed notes of everything else. Really hoping something comes through before July, but planning for the worst just in case.
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Ellie Simpson
my neibor said you have to wait a week between claims??? is that true?? seems dum if your already looking for work
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Arjun Kurti
•Your neighbor might be confusing the waiting week with the gap between claims. The one-week waiting period only applies to your initial claim. When transitioning from an exhausted claim to a new benefit year, you should file immediately when eligible. There's no mandatory gap, but processing the new claim might take time, which is why filing promptly is important.
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