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u should call them!! sometimes they need a push to actually do the work. squeaky wheel gets the grease and all that
GOOD LUCK getting through to anyone! I called 37 TIMES over 3 days and either got hung up on or was on hold for 2+ hours only to be disconnected. The phone system is a joke.
Update for anyone who finds this post later: It took 8 business days, but my portal finally updated today! All the previously disqualified weeks now show as 'paid' status. No deposit yet, but the representative I spoke with said it should show up in my account within 48 hours. So relieved to finally see movement on this!
That's great news! Thanks for updating us. The 8 business days is pretty standard, and yes, the deposit usually follows within 1-2 business days after status changes to 'paid'. Congrats again on winning your appeal!
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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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what about taking the job with the dr and then if its really bad just quit after and get unemployment then?? just thinking out loud lol
That would likely disqualify you from unemployment benefits. If you voluntarily accept a new position and then quit without good cause (as defined by ESD), you wouldn't be eligible. The current situation - where the employer can't offer comparable work - is a much clearer path to benefit eligibility.
Yeah, I definitely don't want to risk my unemployment eligibility. Plus, I know enough about how the doctor runs things that I'm 100% sure I don't want to work directly for him. Better to make a clean break and find something that's a better fit.
I worked in HR for years and handled many unemployment claims from the employer side. Make sure you use very specific language in your claim: "Position eliminated due to business restructuring" or "laid off due to contract termination." Never say anything that sounds like you had a choice in the matter. Also, Washington state has pretty worker-friendly unemployment laws compared to many states. As long as you're not fired for misconduct or quitting without good cause, you should be eligible. The situation you described is a textbook case for eligibility.
Thank you for the specific wording advice! That's exactly the kind of guidance I needed. I'll make sure to use those exact phrases when filing.
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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.
Leeann Blackstein
When my claim got stuck in February, I found out that calling my state representative's office actually helped. They have constituent services that can contact ESD directly on your behalf. It took about 3 days but I got a call back from an ESD supervisor who fixed my issue right away. Worth trying if nothing else works!
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Ryder Greene
•This actually works! I did the same thing last year when my benefits were on hold for over a month with no explanation. Called my state rep's office and suddenly ESD was calling me within 48 hours. It's ridiculous that we have to go to these lengths but it does get results.
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Freya Collins
Update: I tried the Claimyr service that @profile3 suggested and it actually worked! Got connected to an ESD rep in about 20 minutes this morning. Turns out they needed additional wage verification because my former employer reported different quarterly earnings than what I submitted. The agent was able to review the documents I had already uploaded and fix the issue while I was on the phone. My claim status is back to 'paid' now! Thanks everyone for your help - this community saved my sanity.
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Oscar O'Neil
•awesome!! glad u got it fixed! isnt it crazy how something that shud be simple takes so much effort? the whole system needs fixing tbh
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Liv Park
•Great to hear you got resolution! For anyone else reading this thread later - wage verification issues are common when there's a discrepancy between what you report and employer-reported wages. Always keep detailed records of your hours and earnings for exactly this reason.
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