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To clarify for everyone in this thread, here's what's happening: 1. ESD's system has a bug where determination notices about PAST weeks sometimes display FUTURE dates 2. The determination is real and needs to be addressed (it's not just going to fix itself) 3. You need to file an appeal within 30 days of the determination date (which is in the past), not the incorrectly displayed future date 4. You can identify which week is actually being questioned by checking your payment history for recently denied weeks 5. While waiting for your appeal, continue filing your weekly claims as normal ESD is aware of this issue but hasn't been able to fully resolve it yet in their notification system. If you call them, you'll likely get it sorted out quickly once you reach someone.
Thank you for laying it out so clearly! I've started my appeal process and included notes about the date discrepancy. I'll continue with my weekly claims as usual in the meantime.
UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! After trying to call for days with no luck, I took the advice here and used Claimyr to get through to an ESD agent. Turns out the system was showing September 7th, 2025 but they were actually referring to August 10th, 2025 (a past week). The agent said they're getting tons of calls about this same date glitch. Apparently I answered one of the weekly claim questions incorrectly for that week - I must have accidentally clicked "no" on the available for work question when I meant to click "yes". The agent was able to correct it right away since it was clearly just a mistake (my work search log showed I was actively looking that week). Thanks everyone for your help! And special thanks for the Claimyr recommendation - saved me so much time and frustration.
Great to hear you got it resolved! This is why I always take screenshots of my weekly claim submissions now - too easy to make a small mistake that causes big problems. Thanks for updating us!
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To directly answer your question about legal advantages: The judge missing their own stated timeline for issuing a decision does not create any legal advantage for your case. OAH judges are given up to 30 days by statute to issue their decisions, regardless of what timeline they mention during the hearing. If you don't receive a decision by day 30 after your hearing, THEN you might have grounds to request administrative review based on procedural delay. But at less than 10 days out, it's completely normal and won't impact the substance of your case in any way. Regarding job search activities - if you win your appeal for a period when you missed job search activities, you'll likely need to request a good cause waiver for the missed activities. Document why you were focused on the hearing (stress, preparation, etc.).
Thank you for the clear explanation. I'll give it at least another week before I start to really worry then. And I'll make sure to catch up on my job search activities right away.
my freind had this happen an the judge forgott to mail the decsion at all!! she had to call OAH after 3 weeks and they were like 'oops' and emailed it to her that same day. mabye try calling them???
This is actually more common than people realize. OAH has been having staffing issues ever since COVID, and occasionally decisions do fall through the cracks. Definitely worth a call if it's been more than 2 weeks.
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Update us after your next payment is supposed to come through! I'm curious if yours processes normally or if you hit the same problems I did.
Will do! I should be filing my next weekly claim this Sunday, so I guess I'll find out by next Wednesday if everything processes correctly.
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Just wanted to update everyone - I checked my claim this morning and it switched from Pending back to Paid! They also deposited all the missing payments from the last three weeks. I never received any communication about what the issue was or if my employer contested anything. It just resolved itself! Thank you to everyone who replied with advice and support. I'm so relieved right now.
Great news! This happens more often than people realize. Sometimes the ESD system flags claims for review automatically, but they get cleared without needing a full adjudication process. Glad it worked out for you!
That's not me who posted that update (I'm the original poster). My claim is still pending. But it's encouraging to hear success stories like this! Hoping mine resolves as smoothly.
I'd like to add something important about your case specifically - you mentioned you were a line cook whose hours were reduced after a new kitchen manager came in. Restaurant industry claims have some unique aspects because: 1. Variable schedules are common in food service, so ESD looks carefully at patterns over time 2. The industry has high turnover, so ESD has specialized experience with these claims 3. Seasonal fluctuations are considered normal in some cases Make sure you clarify that this wasn't just normal season-related scheduling but a significant change targeted at you specifically after management changes. That distinction can be important. I know the waiting is stressful, but the case you described sounds like it should ultimately be decided in your favor based on the substantial hours reduction. Just keep filing those weekly claims and documenting everything.
That's a really good point about the restaurant industry. Yes, I had been working a consistent 30-35 hours per week for nearly 3 years. The reduction only happened after the new kitchen manager started, and it only happened to me and one other person who had been there longer than most staff. It definitely felt targeted. I'll make sure to emphasize that if I get a chance to talk to an adjudicator. Thank you!
Mohammad Khaled
quick question - do we have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits? this is my first time filing with unemployment income...
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Finnegan Gunn
•Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income at the federal level. Washington state doesn't have income tax, so you don't pay state tax on it. The 1099-G will show the total benefits you received and any federal taxes that were withheld (if you chose to have taxes withheld when you filed your weekly claims). Make sure you include this information when you file your federal tax return.
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Ellie Kim
UPDATE: Just checked my eServices again and my 1099-G is finally there! Looks like they're uploading them in batches. If you're still waiting, keep checking your account. Thanks everyone for the help and info!
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Miguel Harvey
•Great news! Thanks for updating the thread. For anyone else still waiting, this confirms they're actively releasing them now, so yours should be available soon if it isn't already.
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