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Omar Zaki
Yes, I eventually got it approved after the appeal, but only because I got a pro bono attorney through the Unemployment Law Project to help me. The appeal hearing was intimidating - they had an ESD representative arguing against me! If you can, try to get legal help with this. The whole process is stressful and unnecessarily complicated.
Javier Gomez
The Unemployment Law Project is an excellent resource! I should have mentioned them earlier. They provide free legal assistance to people with unemployment issues, including overpayment waivers. Definitely worth contacting them for help with your waiver request - they know exactly what ESD is looking for and how to present your case effectively.
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I'm in almost the exact same situation but my adjudication is still going on from December. Been waiting 6 weeks now with no update! How did you get your adjudication resolved so quickly? Did you do anything special? I'm desperate at this point.
In my case, I called repeatedly and finally got through to someone who could help. I think what made a difference was that I had all my employment documents already uploaded to my account - termination letter, final paystub, everything they might ask for. When I finally spoke to someone, they were able to review everything on the spot. Hope your situation gets resolved soon!
Javier Cruz
Just to add more clarity, here's how it works officially: 1. Your 1099-G for 2024 will only include payments you physically received between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024 2. Your 1099-G for 2025 will include all payments received between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025 (including your lump sum) 3. ESD should mail your 1099-G forms by January 31st following each tax year 4. You can also access your 1099-G forms electronically through your ESD account Don't forget that you can choose to have federal taxes withheld from future unemployment payments (10%) which might help you avoid owing a large sum at tax time.
Thanks for the additional info! I did opt for the 10% withholding, but I'm still concerned it might not be enough. Do most people find the 10% withholding covers their tax liability on unemployment income or should I be setting aside more?
Javier Cruz
•The 10% withholding is often not enough, especially if you have other income sources during the year. Most financial advisors recommend setting aside an additional 5-10% of your benefits for potential tax obligations, depending on your total annual income and tax bracket. Better to have extra saved than come up short!
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Ethan Taylor
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?
Nia Jackson
•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.
Luca Romano
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!
StarStrider
•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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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.
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.
Dylan Wright
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
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.
Giovanni Rossi
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
•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
•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
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
•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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