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Katherine Shultz

ESD appeal decision in my favor - still waiting 3 weeks for payment

After 2 months of fighting with ESD, I finally won my appeal hearing last month (Feb 11, 2025). The judge ruled that I was eligible for benefits and overturned ESD's denial. It's been 3 weeks since I got the official written decision, but I still haven't received any payments. My eServices account just shows 'Decision: Allowed by OAH' but no payment processing or pending deposits. I've called ESD like 40 times but can't get through to anyone. How long does it typically take to actually get paid after winning an appeal? I'm seriously behind on rent and running out of options here. Has anyone gone through this before?

anybody else notice that ESD is super fast to TAKE money when they think u owe them but takes 10000 years to PAY U when they owe?? smh

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THIS!!! When they sent me an overpayment notice last year, they started garnishing my benefits IMMEDIATELY. But now that they owe me money after my appeal, suddenly it takes weeks to 'process.' The double standard is infuriating.

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UPDATE: I tried the Claimyr service someone mentioned above and actually got through to an ESD agent today! The agent confirmed my appeal implementation is in progress but said it's in a backlog. She put a note on my account to expedite it due to financial hardship and said I should see payment within 5-7 business days. Fingers crossed this works! Thanks everyone for your help and advice.

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That's great news! The hardship escalation usually works. Make sure to keep an eye on your account daily now.

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Awesome! And don't forget to keep filing those weekly claims while you wait!

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Ethan Clark

Need advice on appealing ESD denial to WA Supreme Court without legal help

Hi everyone, I'm at my wit's end with my unemployment appeal case. I exhausted all the regular appeal options with ESD and just lost at the Court of Appeals level. The Unemployment Law Project was representing me but told me they don't have the resources to take my case to the Supreme Court, though they think I should pursue it. I've talked to two private attorneys who also said I have a good case for the Supreme Court, but I absolutely cannot afford their fees ($5,800+ was the lowest quote). Has anyone here navigated the Supreme Court appeal process on their own for an unemployment case? What paperwork did you need to file? Are there templates somewhere? I'm terrified of missing a deadline or filing the wrong thing. This is truly my last chance, and the stress is crushing me. I'm a single parent, and without this backpay, I'm seriously worried about keeping our housing situation stable. The whole process has left me depressed and full of anxiety. Any guidance would be so appreciated.

Something else to consider - filing deadlines for Supreme Court are SUPER strict. Missing even by one day means automatic loss. Make sure you're counting calendar days not business days. Also remember you need to serve ESD's attorneys too, not just file with court.

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Thanks for the reminder! My Court of Appeals decision was issued on February 7th, so I need to file by March 9th. That gives me just over two weeks to get everything together. I'll make sure to build in extra time for any issues that might come up.

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One last suggestion - check if any law schools in your area have legal clinics. Sometimes they take on interesting cases like yours as teaching opportunities for law students (supervised by professors). Might be worth a call to see if they'd be interested, especially since multiple attorneys think your case has merit.

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That's a brilliant idea! There are a couple of law schools within driving distance. I'll reach out to them tomorrow. Even if they can't take the whole case, maybe they could help me with drafting the petition. Thank you so much for this suggestion!

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Daniel Washington

OAH hearing for relocation denial - ESD completely misinterpreted my housing crisis documentation

I'm freaking out about my upcoming OAH hearing on January 2nd. I just reviewed the exhibits ESD sent to the hearing office and I'm shocked at how badly they misinterpreted everything I submitted! Here's what actually happened: I had to leave my job because my housing situation fell apart. My roommate (who got me the job) started drinking heavily which created major drama - I'm under court requirements to avoid this kind of environment. I explained this to my employer, finished out my work week, and even asked if they could rent me one of their properties (they own 2 motels and rentals) so I could keep working there. They offered me nothing, so I had no choice but to move in with my partner who lives 65 miles away. What ESD somehow got from this: They claim I left for a new job and provided no proof! What?? I clearly explained I was relocating due to a housing crisis and had to move to a new city. I've been actively job hunting since moving (averaging 8-12 applications and 2 interviews weekly - way above the required job search activities). No wonder so many people end up in adjudication or get denied - they don't even read what we submit! If they were confused, why not call me or ask for clarification instead of making up some completely different scenario? I'm incredibly nervous now but I've uploaded ALL evidence this time - texts, detailed explanation letter addressing both the employer's statement and ESD's bizarre interpretation. I also discovered I can get free legal help through the Unemployment Law Project, which I'm contacting tomorrow. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. For context, I've been an auto tech for 10 years with solid employment history - the only other time I was on unemployment was during COVID when everything shut down, and I went back to work as soon as the quarantine ended.

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.

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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?

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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.

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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

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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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Seraphina Delan

ESD adjudication stuck for over a month with pending payments - what now?

I'm seriously stressed out right now. My UI claim has been in "Adjudication in progress" for over a month with no movement whatsoever. Every weekly payment says "pending" and I haven't received a single dollar since filing. My savings are practically gone at this point. \n\nI've tried calling ESD probably 30+ times but either get disconnected or told the wait time is too long. I've sent messages through eServices but haven't gotten any responses. Do they EVER look at those?\n\nI wasn't even told why I'm in adjudication! There's no issue listed on my account or any indication of what the problem might be. Could it be because I quit my last job? I did explain that the working conditions became unsafe after management changes.\n\nHas anyone dealt with this kind of delay recently? What worked to get things moving? I'll literally try anything at this point because rent is due next week and I'm panicking.

That's great news! Make sure to have your phone nearby during business hours so you don't miss their call. Adjudicators typically only make 1-2 attempts to reach you before making a determination based on the information they have. If you miss their call, they should leave a voicemail with a direct callback number.

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Thank you - I'll keep my phone with me at all times. I really appreciate everyone's help here!

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Romeo Quest

ESD denied unemployment after forced resignation - help with appeal hearing this week

My husband's appeal hearing is scheduled for this Thursday and I'm freaking out about how to prepare. He worked at a healthcare facility for 6+ years with zero disciplinary issues, then in September his supervisor told him they were letting him go. My husband offered to give 2 weeks notice as a courtesy (thinking this would look better on his record), but when he came in the next day, his supervisor said upper management decided to relieve him of duties immediately. Now ESD is saying he voluntarily quit and denied his claim! We've been fighting this since September - he was unemployed until mid-December and we're still struggling financially. The company is claiming he quit voluntarily, but it feels like a forced resignation. His supervisor literally told him they were "letting him go" before he offered to submit notice. Has anyone successfully appealed something like this? What kind of evidence do we need when there's no paper trail of the conversation? It feels like a "he said/she said" situation, and I'm worried the judge will just side with the employer. Any advice on how to prepare for an appeal hearing would be incredibly helpful!

Does anyone know how long these appeal hearings usually last? My friend just went through one and said it was only like 20 minutes, seems way too short to explain everything!

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Appeal hearings typically last 30-45 minutes, though they can be shorter or longer depending on complexity. They're surprisingly brief, which is why preparation is so important. The judge follows a standard format: opening statements, employer testimony with cross-examination, claimant testimony with cross-examination, and sometimes closing statements. The key is being concise while including all relevant facts.

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I work in HR (different state) and from the employer perspective, this sounds like a badly handled termination that they're now trying to classify as a quit to avoid the UI claim. That's actually against the rules. If they initiated the separation convo by saying "we're letting you go" then it's THEIR decision regardless of whether your husband offered to give notice afterward. One question - did they give any reason for letting him go? If it was something like "position elimination" or "restructuring" that would further support your case that it wasn't a quit.

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They just said they were "going in a different direction" and needed someone with different skills. No performance issues were mentioned at all. I'll make sure he includes that in his testimony. Thanks for the HR perspective - it's helpful to hear this from someone on the employer side!

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