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Malik Johnson

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Anyone know if the workplace injury affects the weekly benefit amount? I received less on UI than I did on L&I when I went through this last spring.

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Natasha Volkova

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Yes, UI and L&I calculate benefits differently. L&I typically pays around 60-75% of your gross wages tax-free, while UI has a standard calculation based on your highest-earning quarters and caps at a lower maximum. So most people do see a reduction when transitioning from L&I to UI. The current maximum weekly UI benefit is around $950, regardless of your previous earnings.

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I went through something similar after my own work injury in 2024. Here's what I learned: 1. The "ineligible" status is temporary during their review process 2. Keep filing weekly claims exactly as instructed - you'll get backpay if approved 3. Make sure you're clearly indicating you're able and available for work within your medical restrictions 4. Document ALL job search activities meticulously (even beyond the required 3 per week) 5. If your claim shows "adjudication" that means they're reviewing specific issues In my case, after about 4 weeks of showing "ineligible" while I kept filing weekly claims, the status changed and I received payment for all weeks. The ESD system isn't always intuitive but follow their instructions precisely and you should be okay.

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Amina Toure

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This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I've been documenting everything carefully. It's such a relief to hear from others who've navigated this successfully. I'll keep filing and hope for the best.

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Giovanni Rossi

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have u tried checking ur correspondence folder in esd? sometimes they send questions there that u need 2 answer before they finish adjudication but they don't email u about it

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MidnightRider

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I actually didn't think to check there! I've been focusing on the alerts section. I'll go look at my correspondence folder right now. Thanks for the suggestion!

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MidnightRider

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Update: Just checked and there's nothing in the correspondence folder requiring action from me. Just the initial claim confirmation and weekly claim receipts. I guess I just have to wait... 😕

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Liam Fitzgerald

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One final tip since you mentioned you're continuing to file weekly claims during adjudication (which is correct): Make absolutely sure you're answering the weekly claim questions accurately. Pay special attention to: 1. The question about being able and available for work (answer yes if you're able to accept work) 2. The work search activities (document all 3 required activities each week) 3. Any earnings questions (report accurately even if zero) Inconsistent answers during this period can trigger additional reviews and extend the adjudication process. If you uploaded your contract showing the end date as suggested above, and you're filing consistent weekly claims, you're doing everything right. The system is unfortunately slow, but you should see movement within the next 1-2 weeks based on current processing times.

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MidnightRider

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Thank you so much for all this help. I've been answering everything consistently and documenting my work search activities carefully. I just uploaded my contract documents too. I guess now it's just a waiting game, but at least I know I'm doing everything I can on my end. I'll update this thread when I finally get a resolution in case it helps someone else in the future.

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Sofia Ramirez

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u should also check ur spam folder and make sure ur contact info is updated in both the ESD system AND the OAH system. they dont sync automatically. I missed a hearing cuz my address was wrong in OAH but right in ESD. total mess.

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I didn't realize they were separate systems. I'll definitely check both. I've already looked through my spam folder and there's nothing there from either ESD or OAH about a hearing date.

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Dylan Wright

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someone told me once that if both you AND your employer miss the hearing, they're supposed to automatically reschedule instead of just deciding against you. did your letter say they ruled against you or just that you both missed it? might be worth mentioning that when you call

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Zainab Khalil

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Unfortunately, this isn't correct. When both parties miss a hearing, OAH typically issues a dismissal order rather than an automatic reschedule. The claimant still needs to request reopening under good cause. However, it's true that when both parties miss, OAH may be more sympathetic to reopening requests.

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Joshua Wood

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Since you're going on 4 weeks now, I'd recommend taking these specific steps: 1. Send a detailed message through the ESD portal explicitly asking what's causing the adjudication delay and if any information is missing 2. Try calling right when they open (7:30am) every day this week - persistence is key 3. Check if your former employer was sent a request for information (you can ask this when you get through to ESD) 4. Review your separation letter/documentation to make sure the reason for separation is clearly stated as a layoff 5. Double-check that your identity verification went through successfully (sometimes there are technical issues) Regarding your old employer reaching out - unless you received a formal job offer (with start date, compensation details, etc.) and declined it, it shouldn't affect your claim. However, if they did make a formal offer that you declined, you should report that on your next weekly claim.

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Ryan Young

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Thank you for these concrete steps. I sent a detailed message through the portal this morning after reading your comment. I didn't receive any formal separation letter from my employer who laid me off - just verbal notification. Could that be part of the problem? Should I ask them for something in writing now?

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Madison Allen

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One thing no one's mentioned yet - check your spam folder regularly! ESD sometimes sends important correspondence that gets filtered. Also, make sure your contact information is up-to-date in both your SAW account AND your ESD profile (they're separate systems and don't always sync properly). If you're able to reach an agent through calling (or using a service like Claimyr), ask them to specifically check if there are any "fact-finding" questionnaires assigned to your claim that you haven't received. Sometimes these get lost in the system but still hold up your claim.

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Emily Parker

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Good point about the two separate systems! I had issues because my phone number was updated in one system but not the other. Took weeks to sort out because notices were being sent to a disconnected number.

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Ethan Taylor

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i been on unemployment since december and never had adjudication so i gues im lucky? every claim iv'e done just gets aproved automatically maybe bcause i worked at the same company for 7 years?

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Nia Jackson

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You are indeed one of the lucky ones! Claims with long-term employment at a single employer with a clear layoff reason tend to have fewer flags in the system. It's claims with multiple employers in the base year, quits, or employer disputes that typically get flagged for adjudication under the new system.

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Luca Romano

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I just wanted to thank you for posting this. I called the Governor's office this morning after reading your post (I'm on week 5 of adjudication), and they were super helpful. The person I spoke with took all my info and submitted an expedite request for me. She also explained that my specific issue was related to wage verification because I had worked in both Washington and Oregon during my base year. I've been so stressed about this, and it's the first time I've felt like I've made any progress. I'll update when I hear something. Thanks again!

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StarStrider

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I'm so happy this helped you! The multi-state wage verification can definitely complicate things. When I spoke with the adjudicator, they mentioned those kinds of claims often take longer because they have to coordinate with other states. Fingers crossed you hear something soon!

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