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Carmen Vega
try calling at exactly 8:01am and hitting 9 to skip the intro message then 1-2-3-2 in that order. sometimes works to get a person instead of the stupid robot
Andre Moreau
Have you checked your spam folder for emails from ESD? Sometimes they send important notices that explain the denial reason but they get filtered. Also, did you verify your identity through ID.me? That's another common holdup that doesn't always show clearly in the system.
Good call on the spam folder - just checked and nothing there unfortunately. And yes, I completed the ID.me verification when I first applied. The whole system just seems broken right now.
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the whole unemployment system is designed to wear you down so you just give up! they WANT you to miss deadlines or forget to file weekly claims so they can save money. stay strong and keep fighting!!
One thing to keep in mind: OAH decisions are dated when the judge signs them, but it can take 2-3 additional business days for them to be mailed out. And then another 2-4 days for USPS delivery. So the actual time from hearing to having the decision in your hands can be considerably longer than the official decision timeframe. If it's been more than 20 business days (about a month total), you can request an update directly from OAH through their online portal by submitting a message through your case. They're generally good about responding to these inquiries within 48 hours.
Ethan Brown
•Thank you for the detailed explanation! That makes sense about the additional mailing time. I'll wait until the end of this week, and if I still haven't received anything, I'll try the message through the portal. Really appreciate everyone's help here.
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To add to what others have said - all WorkSource locations offer the same mandatory workshops required for unemployment benefits. The Job Hunter Workshop is standardized across all locations. However, different WorkSource centers may schedule these workshops on different days of the week, so when you call to transfer, ask specifically about when the next Job Hunter Workshop is available at the Vancouver location so you can make sure to attend on time. Also, make sure to bring your ESD letter with you to the new location as proof that you were required to attend. Some workshop facilitators will want to see the original notice.
Jamal Brown
•Thanks for the additional info! I'll definitely bring my letter with me. Good point about asking when they schedule the Job Hunter Workshop specifically - I'll make sure to ask about that when I call.
UPDATE: I just called the Bellingham WorkSource office and got everything transferred to Vancouver! The woman I spoke with (Jennifer) was super helpful and said this happens all the time. She emailed me confirmation and everything. The Vancouver office has the same Job Hunter Workshop this Friday at 10am, so I'm all set. Thanks everyone for your help!
Excellent! Glad it worked out. Make sure to arrive at the Vancouver WorkSource about 15 minutes early to check in and complete any paperwork. And remember to bring some form of ID and your ESD paperwork.
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IMPORTANT: If you don't hear by Monday, start calling IMMEDIATELY! I waited too long thinking they were working on it, and my claim got stuck in what they call "adjudication purgatory" where it's not actively being processed but shows as "in progress" in the system. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with ESD unfortunately.
Nathan Kim
UPDATE: I got approved!!!! Just checked my eServices account and my status changed from "adjudication in progress" to "paid" for all my back weeks! Haven't received the decision letter yet, but the money should be in my account in 1-2 business days according to the portal. I'm literally in tears right now. Thank you all for your support and advice through this process!
Kaylee Cook
•Amazing news!! So happy for you! 🎉
Wonderful! Glad to hear ESD actually came through in a timely manner for once. Make sure you keep up with your job search activities (3 per week) and document them carefully.
Chloe Anderson
You got lucky they processed it so fast!!! The system is still a MESS
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Ravi Gupta
This is a good reminder for everyone claiming UI while working part-time: always report ALL earnings for the week you worked (not when you get paid). Even training hours, orientation, paid meetings, etc. all count as earnings. When in doubt, report it - it's much easier to handle properly upfront than to deal with adjustments later.\n\nGlad to hear your situation is being resolved smoothly!
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