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how are u doing on the job search stuff? make sure ur still doing ur 3 activities every week even with this appeal stuff going on. my friend got caught up in an appeal and forgot to do her job search log and ended up with an overpayment later
One more piece of advice - arrive at the hearing at least 15 minutes early. If it's a phone hearing, make sure you're in a quiet place with good reception. Have all your documents organized and in front of you. The hearing officer will appreciate your preparedness, and it helps you stay calm and respond effectively.
im in a similar situation after getting laid off from costco last month. still waiting on adjudication and also have rent due soon. been eating ramen for 2 weeks lol. let me know if any of these suggestions actually work for you
Will do. I'm going to try calling my employer tomorrow, then try the Claimyr thing if needed, and also reach out to my state rep as someone suggested. I'll update here if anything actually works. Good luck with your claim too!
Quick update on holiday processing: While the ESD office is closed to the public on the holiday, some of their automated systems and processing still runs in the background. So while new actions requiring a human won't happen, some claims that were already in the final stages of processing might still move forward. Keep checking your account on Tuesday as they typically process a large batch after holidays.
From what I understand, the main reasons for denial are: 1) Not demonstrating financial hardship, 2) The overpayment was due to fraud or misrepresentation, or 3) Incomplete documentation. If you meet the hardship criteria and the overpayment wasn't your fault, you should have a good chance at approval.
Paige Cantoni
You really need to be persistent with calling ESD. I'm in the same situation right now - been trying for 2 weeks to find out why I was disqualified. The automated system is a nightmare and doesn't tell you anything useful! I've sent 3 messages through eServices and haven't heard back. This system is broken!
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Dylan Baskin
•Make sure you're sending messages through the secure messaging system, not the general contact form. Also be specific in your subject line (Example: "Disqualification explanation needed - Claim #12345"). Generic messages often get overlooked in their backlog. Follow up every 3-4 business days if you don't receive a response.
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Justin Chang
UPDATE: We finally got through to ESD this morning! Turns out his former employer disputed the claim saying he was fired for attendance issues, which is completely untrue. He was part of a layoff with 5 other workers when the project lost funding. The ESD agent said we need to submit documentation showing it was a layoff (we have the layoff notice email from his supervisor). We've started the appeal process and uploaded the documentation. The agent said we should expect a fact-finding interview in about 3 weeks. At least now we know what happened, even though it's frustrating the employer would lie. Thank you everyone for your help!
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Ellie Lopez
•Great update! Make sure you keep all communication with the supervisor about the layoff. Also, if any of the other laid-off workers are willing to provide statements confirming it was a group layoff, that would strengthen your case significantly. Continue filing weekly claims during this process, and you should receive all back payments if the appeal is successful.
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Hunter Brighton
•companies always pull this crap! my buddy had the same thing happen. make sure ur husband keeps doing his job searches even while waiting for the appeal!!!
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