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Jamal Brown
my cousin got denied twice even with doctors notes so dont get your hopes up tbh. the system is rigged against workers
While it's true that these cases can be challenging, each case is different. The key is having the right documentation and presenting it effectively. I've seen people win appeals with proper preparation, even in voluntary quit cases involving mental health. The judge will be looking for specific elements that establish good cause, not just general statements about being unwell.
How's your appeal preparation coming along? You have about 48 hours to get everything in order. Here's my final advice based on helping several people through this process: 1. Make 3 copies of everything (one for you, one for the judge, one for employer's rep) 2. Write out answers to likely questions so you don't freeze up 3. Be honest but strategic - focus on how your condition made continuing employment impossible 4. If you stumble or get confused during questioning, it's okay to ask for a moment to collect your thoughts 5. Stick to facts rather than emotions when describing your situation One more thing - if your condition might make it difficult to participate fully in the hearing, you can request reasonable accommodations for the hearing itself. Let us know how it goes on Friday!
Tyrone Hill
•Thank you so much! I've been working on gathering everything. My therapist sent over a detailed letter explaining how my condition affected my work and why taking on a high-pressure PIP would have been detrimental to my health. I've also found emails showing I discussed my mental health with my manager months before the severance option. I'm feeling a bit more prepared now, though still nervous. I'll definitely update after the hearing on Friday.
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QuantumQuest
my cousin works at the bank and he said sometimes the ACH transfers get delayed in the federal reserve system or something like that
That's not quite accurate in this case. While ACH transfers can occasionally be delayed in the Federal Reserve system, what we're discussing is a systematic change in the ESD payment schedule. You can confirm this by checking your payment status in eServices - the payment initiation date changed, not just the deposit date. Bank delays would be random, not a consistent pattern shift.
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Omar Zaki
omg dont freak out!! its good theyre calling u!! when i got a call after governors office helped me they just wanted to check if i was actually me (birthday, address) and then asked about my last job and why i left. make sure u answer ANY call today, even unknown numbers!!! they fixed my claim right after the call and i got $$$ the next week!
Thank you! That makes me feel a lot better. I've been stressing all morning thinking they were going to grill me or something 😅 I'll keep my phone in my hand all day just in case!
Chloe Martin
Good news - the call after a Governor's office request is usually from a higher-level adjudicator who has the authority to resolve your claim on the spot! This means you're being fast-tracked. In my experience, prepare the following: 1. Have your claim ID number ready (from your eServices account) 2. Know the exact dates of employment and separation for jobs in the last 18 months 3. Be prepared to explain your availability for work and any limitations 4. If your issue is about job separation, have a clear explanation of why you left (layoff, fired, quit, etc.) They typically review your file before calling, so they're usually looking for specific information to clear up whatever is causing the adjudication delay. The call usually takes 15-20 minutes, and they often make a decision right away. Good luck! This should resolve your claim much faster than waiting in the regular queue.
They just called! You were right - super quick call where they just verified my identity and asked a few questions about my work availability (that was my adjudication issue). They said my claim should be updated by tomorrow morning! Thank you everyone for the help and reassurance!
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When I had trouble reaching someone at ESD about my standby status, I tried for DAYS with no luck. Then I found out about Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me through to an actual ESD agent in about 20 minutes. They have this demo video: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 showing how it works. The agent I spoke with helped me add job search activities retroactively and explained exactly what I needed to do. Definitely worth it instead of stressing for weeks.
Do they actually get you through to a REAL PERSON? Because I've called that ESD number like 50 TIMES and either get disconnected or wait 3+ hours only to get hung up on!!
Update: I finally got through to someone at ESD this morning! They explained that I need to go back and add job search activities for the weeks I was denied standby, but they're giving me until the end of the month to complete them all. They also confirmed I'll still get benefits for this final week before my job starts as long as I report the job acceptance and start date correctly. Thanks everyone for your help - this was so stressful!
That's great news! Make sure to keep documentation of any job search activities you add just in case they audit your claim later.
Lincoln Ramiro
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AaliyahAli
•That's a good point about adjudication having its own timeline. Maybe just getting clear information about what's happening and how long it typically takes would help ease my anxiety about it. At this point, just knowing what's going on would be better than this complete information vacuum. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr based on the recommendations here - seems worth it to actually get through to someone who can at least see what's happening with my claim.
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Evelyn Kim
Following up on your mention of quitting due to unsafe working conditions - this type of claim almost always requires adjudication because ESD needs to determine if your reason for quitting qualifies as "good cause" under Washington law. The standard adjudication time for voluntary quit cases is currently 4-6 weeks (though it can sometimes take longer). Your best course of action is to: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims while waiting for adjudication 2. Make sure you've uploaded all documentation about the unsafe conditions to your eServices account 3. Be available for when they call for your adjudication interview (they often don't schedule these in advance) 4. Contact your state representative if it goes beyond 6 weeks Driving to an office won't speed up this particular type of issue since it's in a specialized adjudication queue. Focus your energy on making sure your documentation is thorough and continuing to file weekly claims.
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AaliyahAli
•Thank you so much for explaining this! No one had told me the typical timeframe for adjudication on voluntary quit cases, so knowing 4-6 weeks is normal actually helps me feel a bit better. I've been continuing to file my weekly claims and I've uploaded everything I could think of related to the safety issues (photos, emails to management, doctor's note about my related injury). I'll keep an eye out for a call from them - good to know they might not schedule it in advance. Really appreciate your expert advice on this!
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