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CosmicCadet
the reason its 820 hours is because washington state hates part time workers lol. But srsly I think it has to do with how the program is funded through payroll taxes or something. I know oregon and some other states are lower. But ur at 25hrs x 4 weeks x 8 months = 800 hours so ur close? maybe pick up some extra shifts if u can before applying
While I understand the frustration, the 820 hours requirement is actually designed to ensure the program remains financially sustainable while still covering most workers who regularly participate in the workforce. Washington's program offers one of the highest benefit amounts in the country (up to 90% wage replacement for lower-income workers), which is why the hours requirement is structured as it is. And yes, picking up extra shifts is good advice if you're on the borderline!
Andre Moreau
ALSO IMPORTANT: Make sure you're checking your QUALIFYING PERIOD correctly! If your mom's surgery is next month (assuming March 2025), your qualifying period would likely be either: 1. The first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters (Q4 2023, Q1 2024, Q2 2024, Q3 2024) OR 2. The last 4 completed quarters (Q1 2024, Q2 2024, Q3 2024, Q4 2024) You can use whichever gives you more hours. The ESD site has a calculator that helps determine this.
Ethan Moore
•This is super helpful, thank you!! I started this job in June 2024 so option #2 would probably be better for me.
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Just a quick update on current timelines since I spoke with an ESD agent last week about my own issue. They told me that as of April 2025, the average adjudication time is 8 weeks, but can be longer if multiple issues need resolution. The agent mentioned they're still working through a backlog from the February manufacturing layoffs. One thing that might help - have your husband check if his previous employer has actually submitted the corrected dates. Sometimes employers say they'll fix something but don't follow through, and ESD won't tell you this proactively.
Mary Bates
•That's helpful context, thank you. Do you know if there's a way for him to verify whether the employer submitted the corrected dates? Or is that something only ESD can see?
Unfortunately, there's no way for claimants to see if employers have responded. Only ESD can see that information. Your best bet is to call ESD again and specifically ask: 1) Has the employer submitted the corrected information? 2) Is there anything else holding up the claim? 3) Can they provide an estimated timeline for resolution? Be sure to get the agent's name and ID number for your records. Sometimes making note of this information (and mentioning you're keeping detailed records of all communications) can motivate them to be more thorough.
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Raúl Mora
UPDATE: After trying for 3 days to call ESD with no luck (constant busy signals), I tried the Claimyr service that someone recommended above. Got connected to an ESD agent in about 40 minutes! Turns out my "phantom notification" was for a letter requesting additional information about my last employer. The letter never showed up in my account for some reason, but the agent was able to see it in their system. Getting this resolved now rather than waiting will hopefully prevent delays with my claim processing. Thanks everyone for your help and sharing your experiences! I'll post another update when my subsequent claim is processed to let you know how long it took.
Margot Quinn
•Glad you got through! This is exactly why it's so important to follow up on those phantom notifications. Hope your claim processes quickly now that you've provided the additional info they needed.
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Is this your first time on unemployment? That often takes longer. Also make sure you're doing your required job search activities (3 per week) and documenting them properly, or your weekly claims won't be valid once adjudication is complete.
Yes, first time applying. I've been doing the job search activities and logging them in the system. Applied to like 15 places already, had one interview but no offers yet. Hoping something comes through soon on either front.
UPDATE: My claim was finally approved! Just logged in this morning and saw my status changed from adjudication to paid. All 4 weeks of backpay are scheduled for deposit tomorrow. They never contacted me or asked for anything additional - it just suddenly processed. For anyone else waiting, hang in there! And thanks everyone for your advice and support.
Axel Far
•That's great news! Glad to hear it worked out. Did you end up needing to contact them or did it just process on its own?
It just processed on its own - never heard from an adjudicator or had to provide anything else. Just woke up to a different status in my account. Maybe they really are processing in batches like someone mentioned!
Miguel Castro
UPDATE????? Did you hear back yet? The suspense is killing me and it's not even my claim! 😂
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Dmitry Petrov
•They approved my claim!!!! Just got the determination this morning. The letter specifically mentioned that "employer failed to demonstrate that claimant knowingly violated a reasonable and clearly communicated policy." I'm so relieved I can finally breathe again. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
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QuantumQuasar
That's fantastic news! Congrats on the approval. Just make sure you keep doing your weekly claims and job search activities. Sometimes people get approved but forget to keep filing weekly, and that can cause payment delays.
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