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anybody know if there's a time limit to appeal these decisions? i got denied for something similar like 4 months ago but didnt appeal cuz i thought it was final. wondering if i can still try now that i can work
Sophia Russo
•The standard appeal deadline is 30 days from the date on your determination letter. However, you can request a "good cause" exception if you have a valid reason for missing the deadline, like you didn't understand the process or had ongoing medical issues. It's harder but still possible - worth trying! Submit the appeal anyway and explain why you missed the deadline.
Amara Torres
UPDATE: I submitted my appeal with my doctor's note yesterday, and today I got a notification that my appeal has been received and is "pending scheduling" for a hearing. The message says it could take 4-6 weeks for a hearing to be scheduled. I'll keep filing my weekly claims in the meantime. Thanks everyone for your help - I'll update again when I have news!
Mason Kaczka
•That's excellent! The timeframe they give is usually worst-case scenario. Keep an eye on your eServices notifications - sometimes they resolve these without a hearing if your doctor's documentation is clear. And yes, absolutely continue filing those weekly claims!
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Sean Murphy
Have you looked into the Employment Recovery Dislocated Worker program? Since you mentioned your entire department was downsized, you might qualify for additional training and support services beyond regular unemployment. The program targets workers in declining industries or affected by mass layoffs. I went through it when my manufacturing plant closed in 2023 and got approved for a coding bootcamp with extended benefits! Definitely worth checking out at your local WorkSource office. For the weekly job search activities, if you get approved for training, your training hours count toward the requirement during that period. Also, even informational interviews and networking events count as valid activities - document everything carefully though!
Freya Larsen
•I hadn't heard of the Dislocated Worker program! That sounds perfect for my situation. Did you have to provide any special documentation from your former employer to qualify? And did the extended benefits give you more than the standard 26 weeks? I'm definitely going to look into this tomorrow.
Sean Murphy
One more thing! When doing your weekly claims while job searching, be extra careful answering the "able and available" question. If you're taking classes or training without ESD approval, and those classes make you unavailable for work during normal business hours, you could be disqualified. You must remain able and available for suitable work unless specifically approved for a training program. This tripped up several people I know.
StarStrider
•Absolutely right! This is a common mistake. The system is pretty strict about availability. When I did commissioner approved training, I had a special code on my claim that exempted me from the availability requirement during class hours. Without that, any indication you're not fully available for work can trigger a disqualification and potential overpayment notice. ALWAYS call and check before doing anything that might limit your availability.
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Ella Harper
Thank you! I'll definitely try the 7:59am trick tomorrow. It's so frustrating that they need documentation but don't tell us what they need. Did they send you any notices in your eServices inbox about the missing documents?
Owen Devar
Nope! That was the most frustrating part. They claimed they sent me a letter in the mail (which I never received) and there was NOTHING in my eServices messages. The whole system needs a complete overhaul. Good luck tomorrow - hope you get through!
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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!
Axel Bourke
•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.
Aidan Percy
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.
Axel Bourke
•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!
Ezra Collins
EVERYONE LISTEN UP!!! The real problem is ESD is deliberatly delaying claims to save money!!! My adjudicator ADMITTED this to me when they finally called!!! They make the system complicated on purpose so people give up!!!!
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Emily Parker
•I understand your frustration, but as someone who works in the employment field, I can assure you this isn't accurate. ESD doesn't save money by delaying claims - the funding for benefits comes from employer-paid insurance, not from ESD's operational budget. The delays are typically caused by staffing shortages, complex eligibility rules that require manual review, and the high volume of claims. The system definitely needs improvement, but there's no conspiracy to deny valid claims.
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Justin Evans
Update us when you get approved! I'm curious how long it takes now in 2025 vs when I did it last year
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Joshua Wood
•Will do! I'll post an update as soon as anything changes with my claim status.
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