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did u upload ur ID documents when u first applied? my sisters claim got stuck for a month bcuz she didnt realize she needed to verify her identity thru ID.me or whatever its called now
Yes, I did complete the ID verification step - that was actually the only part that seemed to go smoothly! Got the confirmation right away for that part.
Update us when you get through to someone! I'm curious what's actually happening with your claim. My guess is still adjudication, especially since you mentioned being fired for "not being a good fit" - ESD often needs to verify with the employer that there wasn't misconduct involved. The good news is that "not being a good fit" usually doesn't disqualify you from benefits as long as you weren't violating company policies.
I finally got through today! You were right - my claim is in adjudication. They said an adjudicator has been assigned and should be contacting both me and my former employer within the next 7-10 days. They also noted my hardship status on my account. Feeling a little better now that I at least know what's happening. Thanks again everyone for your help and advice!
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UPDATE YOUR ESERVICES ADDRESS!!! I almost missed my appeal deadline because ESD sent the hearing notice to my old address even though I'd updated it online. Make sure your contact info is current everywhere. Also, call the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) directly after you file your appeal to confirm they received it. Get the name of who you speak with. Document EVERYTHING.
Great point - just checked and my address is current in eServices, but I'll call OAH to confirm everything once I submit my appeal. Just pulled together all my emails from my former manager. The layoff email specifically says "due to seasonal business reduction" so I'm feeling a bit more confident now.
Just to clarify something important - your appeal hearing will likely be by phone, not in person. When you get the hearing notice, it will give you instructions for submitting evidence BEFORE the hearing. Make sure you send in all your evidence by their deadline or the judge might not consider it! Also, if your employer doesn't show up for the hearing, that often works in your favor as long as you have some evidence supporting your case.
Thank you! Just submitted my appeal online and uploaded my emails showing the layoff. Called OAH and they confirmed they received everything. Hearing should be scheduled in 3-4 weeks. I also heard back from one coworker who was laid off same time - they didn't receive any overpayment notice! So weird. Really appreciate everyone's help here - feeling slightly less panicked now.
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I had a similar issue back in December. My claim was stuck in adjudication for almost a month. What finally worked for me wasn't the phone, it was sending a detailed message through eServices AND sending an email to the ESD Commissioner's Office simultaneously. I think the two-pronged approach got someone's attention because I got a call back within 48 hours. The email address I used was commissioner@esd.wa.gov. Worth a try if you're desperate!
This is a very good suggestion. The Commissioner's Office email can indeed help escalate urgent issues, though I would emphasize that it should be used sparingly and only for truly stuck claims, not routine questions. Always include your claim ID number, full name, and best contact phone number in any communication with this office.
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone!! I tried the Claimyr service after multiple failed attempts this morning using the other methods. Got connected to an ESD agent in about 30 minutes. The agent was super helpful and discovered that my claim was stuck because of a simple error in my employment history dates (I was off by one day on my last job's end date). They fixed it immediately and said my payments should process within 48 hours! Thank you everyone for all your suggestions. This community is amazing!
That's excellent news! It's quite common for adjudication holds to be due to small discrepancies that can be quickly resolved once you actually speak with someone. Glad to hear you got it sorted out and should be receiving your payments soon. This is a good reminder for everyone that persistence pays off with ESD issues.
NICE!!! always satisfying when you FINALLY break through their ridiculous system!!! hope you get your $$ ASAP!!!
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wait so when do u actually get paid then? is it the 3rd week after u file?
If your second week was your waiting week, then assuming you continue to be eligible, you would receive payment for your third week. Payments typically arrive 2-3 business days after you submit your weekly claim (if you have direct deposit set up).
Just curiosity but how many hours can you work in a week and still get benefits? I might need to file soon and I'm picking up gig work to try to make ends meet.
It depends on your weekly benefit amount (WBA). You can typically work part-time and still receive partial benefits as long as you earn less than 75% of your WBA. Once you file, ESD will tell you your WBA and you can calculate from there. Make sure you report ALL earnings when you file weekly claims, even small gig amounts.
Luca Conti
just make sure ur part time job doesn't make u ineligible for benefits. if u earn too much from pt work u might not qualify for any payment that week. happened to me when i picked up extra shifts.
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ShadowHunter
•This is correct. If your part-time earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount (or a certain percentage of it, depending on ESD's current rules), you won't receive benefits for that week. However, your claim remains open, so in weeks where you work fewer hours, you may still qualify for partial benefits.
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Omar Hassan
Thank you all so much for the helpful advice! I'm going to document everything thoroughly before I resign and make sure I have a solid case for "good cause." I'll also prepare financially for a potentially long wait during adjudication. It sounds like I should be eligible for at least some partial benefits while working part-time, but I won't count on it until it's approved. I'll keep applying for full-time jobs in the meantime and make sure I report all my part-time hours accurately when filing weekly claims.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•That's a smart approach. One more tip: when you file your initial claim, there will be a section asking why you separated from your employer. Be specific about the hostile work environment but remain factual rather than emotional in your description. List specific incidents with dates when possible.
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