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By the way, make sure you're documenting EVERYTHING. When you called, who you talked to (if you get through), what they told you, etc. If your claim gets denied because of the adjudication, you might need to appeal, and having detailed records will help tremendously. I learned this the hard way.
UPDATE: I finally got through! Used the 7:59am trick AND I called on Thursday which seems to be less busy than Monday/Tuesday. The agent cleared up my adjudication issue in about 10 minutes - it was just a verification problem they needed to fix on their end. My standby status was also extended for another 4 weeks. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
Great news! And thanks for updating the thread - it's helpful for others to see what worked. Make sure you check your ESD account in a couple of days to verify everything is processing correctly.
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did u check if ur employer is contesting ur claim? that makes adjudication take way longer
I'm not sure - how would I find that out? My former supervisor seemed supportive when I told him I was applying for unemployment, but who knows what HR is doing.
Good news is that once adjudication is complete, you'll receive all back payments for eligible weeks at once. I know that doesn't help with immediate bills, but at least you'll eventually receive what you're entitled to. If your situation becomes dire while waiting, call 211 for referrals to emergency assistance programs in your area.
Thanks for the reminder about 211. I might need to use that resource if I can't get this resolved soon. At least knowing the backpay will eventually come is some comfort, though my landlord won't be as understanding.
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if ULP doesnt work out dont give up... my moms friend represented herself and won her case! she just prepared really well and had all her evidence organized. but ya try ULP first for sure
One last recommendation - regardless of whether you get ULP help or not, be very careful about how you phrase things in your appeal and hearing. Never say you "quit" - always say your employer gave you an impossible choice that effectively terminated your employment. And focus on the medical condition as the primary reason you couldn't meet their new demands. This framing makes a big difference in how judges interpret your case.
That's really important advice, thank you! I've been saying I quit because I couldn't work those hours, but I'll change how I talk about it now.
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for non-tech savvy people - they can also request it by phone. my dad had to do this. just need ssn and some personal info to verify identity
That's helpful! My friend isn't very tech-savvy either, so calling might be easier for them.
One more thing to add - if your friend received unemployment in 2024, they'll need the 1099-G for filing their 2024 taxes (which would be due April 2025). The 1099-G forms for 2024 should be available by January 31, 2025. If they're looking for 2023 benefits for filing their 2023 taxes, those forms should already be available in their account.
Thanks for clarifying! They received benefits in 2024, so they're trying to find the form for this year's taxes. I'll let them know to look in their eServices account.
Astrid Bergström
My neighbor had the same problem when she moved to Japan with her husband (navy). She said the key is to keep filing every week even with no money coming. When she finally got through after 2 months they paid everything at once. But she had to use her parent's address in Washington because technically you have to be available for work in WA state. Are you using a WA address on your claim? That might be causing problems if not.
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Malik Jenkins
•Yes, I'm using my parents' address in Tacoma for mail, but my eServices shows my Korean address for my current location. Maybe that's part of the issue? I thought I was supposed to be honest about where I'm actually living.
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Freya Andersen
•Military spouses are a special exception to the "physically present in Washington" rule, but you DO need to mark that you're available for work each week. The system doesn't always recognize the military spouse exception automatically, which is why these claims often need manual review. Make sure you've uploaded your military spouse documentation (PCS orders showing your name) to verify your eligibility under this provision.
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Malik Jenkins
Update: I managed to get through to ESD! I used a combination of a VPN, Google Voice, and had my claim escalated to a specialist who understood the military spouse rules. They said my claim was held up because the 401k withdrawal triggered an automated review, plus they needed verification of my military spouse status. The agent cleared both issues and said I should see all backpay within 48 hours. THANK YOU everyone for your help!! For others in my situation - definitely keep filing weekly claims even with no payment. And definitely be persistent about reaching someone who understands military spouse provisions.
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Freya Andersen
•That's great news! So glad you got it resolved. This is exactly why getting through to the right person makes all the difference. For future reference, you can also request a military spouse specialist specifically when you do reach someone at ESD.
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Emma Johnson
•congrats!! did u get all the back pay for the weeks you were waiting??
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