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make sure u keep doing ur weekly claims even if theyre not paying u yet! my roommate stopped doing them cuz he thought what was the point if they werent paying and then had to start all over when they finally fixed his account
Definitely not going to make that mistake! I'm filing religiously every Sunday morning. Thanks for the warning though - that would be awful to have to restart the process.
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MAKE SURE u answer every phone call even from unknown numbers!!!! ESD might call u for fact finding interview and if u miss it they can deny ur claim. And check ur online portal messages DAILY - sometimes they send questions there with deadlines.
Good point - I'll keep my phone with me and answer everything. And I'll check the portal multiple times daily. My anxiety is through the roof thinking about how my employer might try to fight this.
Just wondering did u ever get a new termination letter with these so called performance reasons or is it just stuff they told u verbally? cuz if its just verbal thats sooooo sketchy
No, they never gave me an updated termination letter! It was all verbal after I showed them the prescription. The original termination letter specifically mentions the positive drug test as the sole reason. They just verbally started bringing up other issues when I tried to get my job back after the test was revised to negative.
This detail is extremely important. The fact that your only written termination documentation cites the drug test as the reason will be very compelling to ESD. Employers who change their story during the unemployment process (especially without documentation) typically don't fare well in these cases. Keep that original termination letter safe - it's your strongest piece of evidence.
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To address a couple of the comments in this thread about speeding up adjudication: 1. You absolutely CAN request escalation after 5-6 weeks, but you need to talk to a Tier 2 specialist (not the first person who answers) 2. For those facing financial hardship (like potential eviction), there's a hardship escalation process. When you call, specifically mention "financial hardship escalation" and be ready to explain your situation 3. Written documentation is extremely helpful in these cases - ESD adjudicators are overwhelmed and clear evidence can speed up decisions 4. If you've been waiting 6+ weeks with no movement, contacting your state representative's office can sometimes help The system is frustrating but there are pathways to speed things up in legitimate cases.
THANK YOU!!! I'm going to try calling again tomorrow and ask for a Tier 2 specialist and mention the hardship thing. Do I need to provide proof of the eviction notice?
did u get paid for the waiting week too?? i heard thats not a thing anymore but someone else said u still dont get paid for 1st week??
The waiting week is definitely still a thing in Washington in 2025. The first eligible week of your claim serves as your waiting week, and you won't receive benefits for that week. It was temporarily waived during COVID, but that waiver ended years ago. You still need to file a claim for that week though, as it counts toward your eligibility.
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my cousin works at esd (not sharing any names) but he says theres a HUGE backlog still from all the fraud cases they had during covid. like theyre still dealing with that fallout. not saying its right but thats why everyones waiting forever. good luck tho
ya but how is that OUR problem?? we still gotta pay rent!! they need to hire more people if they cant handle the workload!!
Since you've been waiting so long, this is a situation where you should request a formal determination through the adjudication department directly. Call 833-572-8400 and use the exact phrase "I need to request a formal determination on my pending claim under WAC 192-04-060." This regulatory reference often gets attention. Also, if your claim involves separation from your employer, check if they've submitted their response. Sometimes claims stall because employers don't respond, and ESD doesn't automatically follow up after the initial request. Keep detailed records of all contact attempts with dates and times for your records.
This is super helpful, thank you! I'll use that exact phrase and regulation number. My former employer is actually disputing my claim (even though I was laid off), so that might be part of the delay. I'll call first thing tomorrow.
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Marcelle Drum
Perfect - thank you! Just submitted a message with all my info. Fingers crossed this helps move things along.
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