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Got paid after disqualification but now facing adjudication - will ESD still pay my weekly claim?
Finally got some good news after weeks of stress! ESD just paid me for 5 weeks of unemployment that were previously disqualified (about $4,200 total). But now my eServices account is showing 'adjudication in progress' for some reason. I'm confused because I thought everything was resolved when they paid me. Will this new adjudication stop my upcoming payment? I'm filing my weekly claim this weekend and really can't afford another interruption. Has anyone dealt with getting paid and then immediately going into adjudication? I'm worried they'll want the money back or something.
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Weekly claims all disqualified after layoff from shared work - no appeal option showing
I'm freaking out right now and could really use some guidance. I was on the Shared Work program until Jan 12th when my company completely laid me off. Since then, I've filed 4 weekly claims (starting Jan 19th) and EVERY SINGLE ONE shows as
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Will ESD pay my benefits next week after 6 week waiting period?
I was laid off from my accounting job 6 weeks ago this past Monday and have been filing weekly claims and actively job searching as required. I understand Washington has a waiting period, but I'm getting anxious because my claim status just shows 'pending' on the eServices portal with no additional information. My understanding is that the waiting week plus standard processing time equals about 6 weeks, so I should start receiving payments next week. Can anyone confirm if this timeline is accurate? I've tried calling but can't get through. Just want to make sure I'll actually see money next week since my savings are running low.
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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.
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!
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.
ESD payment finally arrived after Governor's office intervention - timeline question
After months of frustration with my unemployment claim stuck in 'pending' status, I finally contacted the Governor's office for help last week. Amazingly, things started moving right away! My status changed to 'paid' yesterday, but I'm anxiously checking my bank account every hour and nothing has shown up yet. For those who've gone the Governor's office route - how many days did it take for the money to actually hit your account after your claim status changed to paid? I'm wondering if I should keep waiting or if there's another issue I need to address. I'm getting really anxious since my rent is due next week and I'm counting on this payment.
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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.
Can ESD deny my claim if I was fired after using doctor-approved medical leave for anxiety?
I'm in a really tough spot with my employer and not sure where I stand with unemployment. My doctor gave me a note saying I needed 2 weeks off because of severe anxiety (which was honestly caused by the toxic work environment and my supervisor's constant criticism). I gave the note to HR and took the leave, but when I returned yesterday, they told me my position had been 'restructured' and I was being let go. Can they legally do this? And will this affect my eligibility for unemployment benefits? Has anyone dealt with something similar? The whole situation feels retaliatory but they're calling it a 'business decision'.
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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.
Mary Bates
Just wanted to follow up - did you end up getting paid for this week? Usually if the adjudication is newly opened, you'll receive at least one more payment while they're starting the investigation process. It's rare for payments to stop immediately unless there's a clear eligibility issue.
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Honorah King
Update: I DID get paid! Filed on Sunday and the money hit my account this morning. Such a relief! Still no explanation about what the adjudication is for, but at least I can pay my bills while they figure it out.
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