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Malik Davis
btw make sure you keep doing your 3 job search activities every week and logging them even while in adjudication. my friend got approved after waiting forever but then got disqualified cuz he didn't do his job searches during the waiting period. don't make that mistake!!
Oh gosh, thanks for the reminder! I've been doing them but wasn't sure if I needed to since I'm not getting paid yet. I'll definitely keep up with it.
Ravi Gupta
From my experience working with claimants, these status changes are completely normal and don't indicate problems with your claim. The ESD computer system updates statuses based on which department is currently handling your claim. 'Waiting on information' often means they're gathering employer responses or reviewing documents, while 'adjudication' means they're actively making a determination. For voluntary quit cases like yours, they're looking for documentation that shows you had good cause to leave. The fact that your claim is moving through different statuses actually suggests it's being processed, not stuck.
That's really reassuring to hear from someone with experience. I was worried the back-and-forth meant something was wrong. It sounds like I just need to be patient for a bit longer.
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One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet: if you do appeal, make sure you keep filing your weekly claims during the entire appeal process. If you win your appeal but haven't been filing weekly claims, you won't receive benefits for those weeks. This is a common mistake people make during appeals.
Sean Kelly
•Thank you for this tip! I wouldn't have thought to keep filing during the appeal. Does that mean I need to keep doing the job search activities too, even while the claim is being appealed?
GalaxyGazer
•Yes, you must continue all job search activities and documentation during the appeal process. The requirement is still 3 job search activities per week that you must log either in the ESD system or your own records. If you win your appeal but haven't been conducting and documenting job searches, those weeks could still be denied.
Zara Mirza
THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED!!! Sorry but I've been through the appeals process twice and it's totally set up to favor employers. They don't care about your family emergency, they only care about technicalities and rules. You probably won't win anyway so why risk making your old company mad if you're trying to get hired back?
Nia Harris
•not helpful to just be negative. plenty of people win appeals if they have a good case
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One more thing I forgot to mention - after your hearing, the judge won't make a decision right away. You'll receive their written decision by mail within 2-3 weeks. If you win, benefits are usually processed within a week after the decision and include all back payments from when you first filed. If you lose, you have another appeal option to the Commissioner's Review Office, though that's much more complicated. But focus on winning this hearing first!
Jamal Brown
I really appreciate all this information. The waiting for a decision part is going to be tough, but at least I'll be prepared for it now. I'll update this thread after my hearing to let everyone know how it went!
Nasira Ibanez
After your ESD appeal is resolved (hopefully in your favor), if you still want to pursue the wrongful termination lawsuit, you should know that Washington is an employment-at-will state, which means employers can fire you for almost any reason EXCEPT for legally protected activities like whistleblowing about safety violations. Your case might fall under the public policy exception to at-will employment. The Department of Labor & Industries also has a whistleblower protection program you might want to check out: https://lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/workplace-complaints/whistleblower-complaints
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Salim Nasir
•This is incredibly helpful information. I'll definitely look into the L&I whistleblower program - I had no idea that existed! I think that might be exactly what I need for the wrongful termination part of this.
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Simon White
I actually won my ESD appeal without a lawyer. The key was being super organized. I created a timeline of events, had all my documentation ready, and practiced what I was going to say beforehand. The OAH judge was fair and listened to both sides. My employer didn't have documentation to back up their misconduct claim, so I won. Good luck with your case!
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