Quick question - are you also applying for disability benefits while seeking unemployment? That might be another complication since unemployment requires you to be able and available for full-time work, while disability is for those who cannot work. Just something to consider if you're pursuing both simultaneously.

Based on your latest comment, I want to add something important: Make sure ESD understands your work limitations clearly. Being on standby for your previous employer might have been an option, but since your position was eliminated, you need to be specific about being able and available for suitable work that accommodates your medical condition. For your appeal, include a doctor's note that specifically states you can perform remote work in your field despite your medical condition. This helps address the "able and available" requirement while supporting your job search for remote-only positions. Regarding pursuing both unemployment and disability simultaneously - be very careful with this. If approved for SSDI, it could potentially create an overpayment situation with unemployment since the programs have conflicting requirements. Your disability attorney will help navigate this, but it's something to be aware of.

Just wanted to follow up - definitely contact the employer and explain your transportation situation. Many companies understand financial challenges during unemployment and might offer options like: 1. Virtual first interview 2. Interview location closer to public transportation 3. Some larger employers even have programs to help candidates with transportation costs It shows initiative on your part to problem-solve, which can actually make a positive impression. Don't let this opportunity slip away!

Just checking in - did u end up getting ur claim processed or finding a way to the interview? Hope things worked out ok

Just a heads up - my appeal hearing got rescheduled TWICE with only 24 hours notice each time. Be prepared for that possibility and keep your schedule flexible around your hearing date if possible.

One more tip from my appeal experience: The judge will likely ask very specific questions about dates, times, and what exactly was said in conversations with your employer. Having a timeline document prepared with all these details organized chronologically made a huge difference in my hearing. I came across as credible because I could quickly reference exact dates and details without hesitation.

UPDATE: My payment just hit my account about 10 minutes ago!! Check yours!

Glad to hear everyone's payments are coming through! For future reference, when ESD does system maintenance, it's usually mentioned in advance on their Twitter account (@ESDwaWorks) and sometimes on their Facebook page too. Those tend to be more up-to-date than the website banners. Might be worth following them if you want to stay in the loop about potential delays.

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.

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.