u gotta keep filing claims even when ur appealing! dont forget that part its super important

UPDATE: I spoke with an ESD agent this morning after using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. The agent explained that in my case, all my weeks were disqualified for the same reason - apparently checking 'no' to a question about being physically able to work (which I don't remember doing). The agent said I should file ONE appeal for the earliest disqualified week and explicitly mention that I'm appealing ALL weeks with the same disqualification reason. She said to list every disqualified week by date in my appeal letter. She also put a note in my file about this conversation. So it seems like there might be different processes depending on your specific situation. The key is reaching an actual agent who can give you guidance for your particular case. Thanks everyone for your help!

btw make sure ur checking ur eServices messages and spam folder. sometimes they send important notices that u need to respond to and if u miss them it delays everything!

Update after reviewing your situation more carefully: Since you had multiple employers and one job ended due to lack of work (seasonal), you should still qualify for benefits even if they determine the quit wasn't for good cause. They'll likely just apply a denial period for the voluntary quit portion. This is good news because it means you should eventually receive benefits regardless of the quit determination, though there might be a disqualification period. The main thing causing delay is probably just the investigation process for the job separation issues.

I went through something similar but mine was about a training program not regular school. The important thing ESD cares about is whether you were "able and available" for full-time work while attending school. If your classes were evenings/weekends and didn't interfere with typical work hours, you should be fine. My cousin works at ESD and says they're mainly looking for evidence that you couldn't have worked a regular job due to your class schedule.

Quick update - I got all the documentation submitted by 4:30pm with a cover letter explaining how my evening classes didn't affect my work availability. The school was actually super helpful once I explained the situation. Now I'm just nervously waiting for their decision! Thanks everyone for the advice and support!

One more important tip - at the end of the hearing, the judge will typically ask if you have anything else to add. Use this opportunity to briefly summarize your main points: 1. You quit primarily because your hours were reduced by approximately 50% 2. This reduction exceeds the 25% threshold established in WAC 192-150-120 3. The reduction made it financially impossible to continue the employment 4. You've provided documentation proving the reduction Keep it under 60 seconds, be respectful, and thank the judge for their time. This final summary can be very effective as it's often the last thing they'll remember when making their decision.

make sure u tell us how it goes!!! good luck!!

just wondering how much is your overpayment? mine was $4200 and i got it reduced to $1500 with the waiver

After seeing all these responses, I want to clarify something important: there's a difference between the overpayment waiver form (which is what you're asking about) and other ESD programs like continued assistance that might look at total household size/income. For the waiver form specifically, you only include legally recognized relationships. If you're concerned about making a mistake, definitely try to speak with an ESD representative directly. The advice about using Claimyr is good - I've used it twice when I needed to get through quickly.