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One more important point - when you file weekly claims while in adjudication, you must report any job search activities. Currently, Washington requires documenting at least three job search activities each week. Without these, your claim could be denied regardless of the circumstances of your separation from employment. Also, if your anxiety condition continues to be severe, there's a different approach through ESD for temporary disability, but that's a separate process from regular unemployment. Based on what you've described, regular unemployment seems appropriate since you're able and available for work now.
I've already started applying for jobs, so I'll keep track of everything for the job search requirements. My anxiety is manageable now with the treatment plan I have in place. Thanks for clarifying about the disability option, but I definitely want to work.
this happened to my brother-in-law and he had to wait FOREVER to get benefits. like 12 weeks before they made a decision!! he kept calling and calling but couldnt get thru to anyone. almost lost his apartment waiting.
That's unfortunately common with contested claims. I had to use Claimyr to get through after weeks of trying on my own. Getting a real person on the phone can sometimes move things along, especially if you're facing financial hardship and need the adjudication expedited.
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My husband just went through this whole process in December. For his January-filed claim, they looked at October 2023 through September 2024 for the standard base year. When he couldn't qualify with that (he had been in school part of that time), they automatically checked the alternate base year which was January 2024 through December 2024. He qualified under that one. The determination letter will tell you which calculation they used.
That's exactly my situation - I was in school part-time during early 2024. I'll check my determination letter more carefully to see if they considered the alternate base year. Thanks for sharing your experience!
To answer your question about the appeal - yes, there is a specific appeal process. You can file an appeal online through your eServices account by selecting the "Appeals" option. Make sure to upload copies of your paystubs or any documentation showing your correct hours. Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the date on your determination letter. If you call ESD, ask them specifically about the hours calculation and which quarters they used. If some of your hours are missing, they can help identify where the discrepancy is coming from.
Perfect, thank you! I just found the appeals section in my eServices account. I'm gathering all my paystubs now to show the correct hours. Really appreciate everyone's help!
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my cousin had this happen and they said it was paid but the $ never came. turned out there was an overpayment on an old claim that they took the money for. might wanna check if you have any overpayment notices?
Oh no! I'll check for that. I don't think I have any previous overpayments since this is my first time on unemployment, but I'll definitely look into it.
Just as an update for anyone searching this thread in the future - the standard processing time is 24-72 hours after your claim shows 'paid' status, but it can occasionally take up to 5 business days depending on banking institutions and whether weekends/holidays are involved. If you don't receive your payment after 5 business days, you should definitely contact ESD directly as there may be an issue with your payment processing.
Just wanted to update everyone - the money finally showed up in my account this morning! So it took exactly 4 business days from status change to deposit. Thanks for all your help and advice!
Great news! Glad it all worked out. And thanks for coming back to update the thread - it's helpful for others who might be in the same situation.
Jamal Edwards
ya the ESD website is totally usless sometimes lol. mine said pending for like 3 weeks then suddenly changed to PAID with no notification. have u checked ur bank account? sometimes the money shows up before the website updates.
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Carmen Sanchez
To follow up on this thread: Once you get your claim issues resolved, make sure you understand how the weekly claiming process works to avoid future problems: 1. File every week, even if your claim status is pending 2. Answer all questions accurately - contradictory answers can trigger adjudication 3. Report all work and earnings properly, even partial hours 4. Complete your 3 job search activities each week and document them correctly 5. Be prepared to provide your job search log if requested Many people don't realize that missing even one weekly claim can create significant delays. And once your claim is approved, you'll need to continue these activities to receive your benefits without interruption. Hope you get this resolved quickly!
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Aisha Mohammed
•This is excellent advice, thank you! I've been diligent about filing every week and documenting my job search activities (saving job posting details, application confirmation emails, etc.). I'm also keeping a spreadsheet of all my job search efforts just to be safe. Hoping I can get this resolved quickly so I can finally see some financial relief.
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