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just wondering if anyone else is having issues with the 'Ability and Availability' questions throwing their claims into adjudication? i answered YES to being available for work every single time but somehow my claim got flagged anyway. makes no sense!!!!
This is actually a common issue. The system sometimes flags claims even when you answer correctly if there's any inconsistency with other information in your claim. For example, if you indicated certain work restrictions or limitations elsewhere in your application, it might trigger an availability review even if you answered 'Yes' to being available. Another possibility is that your employer provided information suggesting you might not be available (like if they indicated you turned down work or had scheduling restrictions). The adjudication process is supposed to sort this out, but as we've all seen, that's taking much longer than normal right now.
UPDATE: The Governor's Office escalation WORKED! Just got an update on my eServices account this morning - all my pending claims have been approved and payment is being processed! It took exactly 2 business days after I called the Governor's Office. For anyone else stuck in adjudication with no explanation, I 100% recommend this approach. Thanks to everyone who provided advice!
That's amazing! Did they ever explain what caused the disqualification in the first place?
Yes, actually! I got a call from an ESD specialist who explained there was a flag on my account because my former employer had initially contested the claim (saying I was fired for misconduct instead of laid off). Once they reviewed the documentation I submitted showing it was a position elimination, they approved everything. The specialist apologized for the delay and said they should have contacted me weeks ago but are just overwhelmed right now.
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My sister got audited and lost benefits because she couldn't prove she did her job searches!!! Just putting that out there!!
To summarize for clarity: 1. You must begin job searching immediately after filing your initial claim 2. You report these activities when you file your first weekly claim 3. You need 3 qualifying activities per week 4. Keep detailed records of all activities 5. Various activities count beyond just applications This pattern continues for the duration of your claim period. Each week you'll report the previous week's activities when filing your weekly claim.
Thank you for this clear summary! I feel much better about the process now.
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To answer your question about weekly claims - yes, you should absolutely continue filing weekly claims while your appeal is pending. You should also continue doing your job search activities (3 per week) until you receive actual approval for Training Benefits. Regarding TAA approval - TAA stands for Trade Adjustment Assistance, which is a federal program. Not all training programs need to be TAA approved for regular Training Benefits, but they do need to be on the state's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). You can check if your bootcamp is on this list on the WorkSource website. If your program isn't on the ETPL, that's likely the main reason for denial, and you'll need to specifically address this in your appeal by showing equivalent credentials and employment outcomes.
Thank you! I just checked and my bootcamp IS on the ETPL list - I have the printout that shows it. So I don't understand why they denied me. This makes me think I might actually win the appeal if I can ever get a hearing date. I'll keep doing my job searches in the meantime.
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so like what if u made exactly ur weekly benefit amount? do u get nothing that week or do u get something?
If you earn exactly your weekly benefit amount, you would not receive any unemployment benefits for that week. You only receive benefits when your earnings are less than your weekly benefit amount. In that case, ESD deducts 75% of what you earned from your weekly benefit. But if your earnings equal or exceed your weekly benefit amount, you receive $0 for that week. Still file your weekly claim though!
One more tip based on my experience - print out or screenshot the confirmation page after you submit your weekly claim with the high earnings reported. I had an issue once where ESD later questioned my reporting, and having those screenshots saved my butt! Just a good practice in general when dealing with unemployment stuff.
That's great advice! I'll definitely do that. I've been taking screenshots of most of my ESD interactions just to be safe. Better to have documentation and not need it than the other way around.
Brooklyn Knight
wait im confused... are you trying to get regular unemployment or is this for disability? because they're different systems. if u cant work for medical reasons u should apply for disability not unemployment. unemployment is for when ur able to work but cant find a job.
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Miles Hammonds
•You're raising an important point, but there's some nuance here. While unemployment is generally for those able to work but can't find jobs, there are situations where someone initially qualifies for UI, then develops a medical condition that temporarily prevents them from working. In Washington state, if someone becomes temporarily disabled after establishing a UI claim, they may still qualify for UI benefits under certain circumstances, especially if they're expected to recover and return to work. This is different from long-term disability benefits.
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Abigail Spencer
•Yes, I initially qualified for regular unemployment after losing my job, then my mental health got worse. I'm not permanently disabled - the doctors expect me to recover with proper treatment, which I'm finally getting. That's why I'm going through ESD rather than applying for disability.
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Isla Fischer
btw when is ur hearing date? make sure u prepare like CRAZY for it. i bombed my first hearing cuz i wasnt ready for all their questions. write down EVERYTHING u wanna say before u go in!!!
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Abigail Spencer
•It's scheduled for August 18th, so I have two weeks to prepare. I'm definitely going to write everything down. Did they ask you really specific questions about your medical condition?
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Isla Fischer
•oh yeah they asked super specific stuff. like exactly what symptoms i had on which days, how it affected specific job duties, if i could have done ANY kind of work even part time, why i couldnt just take medication and keep working, all kinds of detailed questions. they were respectful but really thorough.
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