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Just to follow up - did your online account update to show the claim was filed? Usually it should reflect the correct status by the next business day. If not, you might want to call ESD to verify everything is in order.
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I went through something eerily similar in January-April this year. Construction industry as well, but I was in commercial electrical. One thing that really helped me was documenting EVERYTHING. Every call, every person I spoke with, every message in the portal. When I finally got through to someone helpful, I was able to give them a complete timeline which seemed to make them take my case more seriously. Also, I know this sounds obvious, but double-check that you don't have any alerts or questionnaires in your eServices account that might be hiding somewhere. I discovered I had missed responding to something that was buried in a weird part of the portal, and that was part of what caused my delay. The mortgage situation is really tough - while you're waiting, you might want to contact your mortgage company and ask about forbearance options. Many still have COVID-related programs that can give you a little breathing room while you get this sorted out. Hang in there - the system is ridiculous but persistence eventually pays off.
Thank you for the suggestion about keeping documentation. I've started a log of all interactions now. I also took your advice and called my mortgage company - they said they can give me a 30-day extension without affecting my credit if I can provide documentation about my unemployment situation. That gives me a little breathing room at least.
Just wanted to follow up - any news on your claim yet? Did the hardship review help speed things up?
Yes! I got approved yesterday! The payments should be in my account by Friday according to the portal. The combination of the hardship review and my state rep's office contacting them seemed to do the trick. They backdated everything to February when I first applied. I can't express how relieved I am. Thank you all for the advice - it literally saved my home.
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Based on your replies, it sounds like this is either a wage reporting error or potentially a base year calculation issue. Since you only had one employer in WA, I'd recommend taking these steps in this order: 1. File the wage appeal with copies of all your paystubs 2. Try to reach an ESD agent by phone to get this expedited (they can sometimes fix obvious errors immediately) 3. Continue filing weekly claims without fail 4. If your employer terminated you, make sure you're prepared to address that as well - there may be a separate adjudication for that issue The good news is that with 2400+ hours, once this is fixed you should qualify for a substantial weekly benefit amount. Just don't let the appeal deadline pass.
Thank you for the comprehensive advice. I've started the wage appeal process today and uploaded scans of my paystubs. Going to keep trying the phone lines too. Appreciate everyone's help with this!
did they send u a letter explaining WHY ur ineligible or just the $0 notice? sometimes there's an actual reason listed somewhere in ur correspondence or eservices account
Just the monetary determination showing $0 - there's no explanation or reason given. The online status just says 'ineligible' with no details, which is making this even more frustrating.
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question - does anyone know if accepting part time work affects your job search requirements? do you still have to do the 3 job search activities every week even if you have a part time job now? i'm confused about this part.
Yes, you still need to complete your 3 job search activities each week even if you're working part-time. The only way to have this requirement waived is if you're officially on standby (temporary layoff with return date) or in an approved training program. A part-time job doesn't change your search requirements since ESD considers you to still be looking for full-time work.
Update: I accepted the part-time position and reported my first week of work on my weekly claim. The process was pretty straightforward - I just had to enter my hours worked each day and the gross pay before taxes. My benefit was reduced but I still received a partial payment. Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm relieved I can gain experience in my field while still getting some unemployment support until I find something full-time.
Great to hear it worked out! One additional tip: if your hours increase or decrease from week to week, make sure to accurately report each specific week's hours/earnings rather than averaging or estimating. ESD's system does occasionally cross-check with employer reporting, and discrepancies can trigger adjudication delays. Best of luck with the new position!
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This is why documentation is so crucial with ESD claims. In my experience as a former HR manager, ESD tends to side with employees in potential retaliation cases, especially when there's a clear timeline showing negative action after the employee discovered or reported something problematic. The fact that you had coworker statements was excellent strategy. For anyone reading this with similar issues - always gather: 1) Timeline of events, 2) Witness statements, 3) Any relevant emails/texts, 4) Performance reviews showing good work history. The L&I wage dispute likely also helped show a pattern of problematic behavior from the employer.
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QuantumQuasar
•Thank you for that insight! I wasn't sure if mentioning the L&I case was a good idea, but it does show a pattern. My performance reviews were all excellent too, which made their sudden claims about my behavior even less believable. The timeline definitely seemed important in the determination - they specifically mentioned the suspicious timing.
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Amina Diop
What a relief! Just a heads-up - keep checking your ESD account regularly for the next few months. I've seen cases where employers appeal the determination even after initially losing. The appeal window is 30 days, so you're not entirely in the clear until that passes. Make sure to save all your documentation just in case.
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QuantumQuasar
•Oh! I didn't realize they could still appeal. Thanks for the warning - I'll definitely keep an eye on my account and save everything. Do I need to do anything specific to prepare in case they appeal? Would I need to attend a hearing or something?
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Amina Diop
•If they appeal, you'll get a notice about an OAH (Office of Administrative Hearings) hearing, usually conducted by phone. You'll want to prepare by: 1) Organizing all documents chronologically, 2) Having your witness statements ready, 3) Preparing a clear, factual timeline to present. Make sure any witnesses can be available for the call. The hearing is like an informal court proceeding with a judge, but don't stress - just stick to the facts and you'll be fine since you have good documentation.
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