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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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Does anyone know if there's a way to see if your claim got reset because of this? I've been waiting for 6 weeks and now I'm paranoid that I caused delays by uploading my ID twice (the first scan was blurry).
Unfortunately, there's no way to see this in your online account. The only way to know for sure is to call and speak with an agent who can view your claim's internal status history. They can tell you if your claim was reset and exactly when.
wait so my claim got dinied after I sent them like 6 diffrent emails with attachments bcuz they kept saying they didnt get the stuff....so I basicly shot myself in the foot? THIS IS SO MESSED UP!!!
If your claim was denied, you should immediately file an appeal. Make sure to explain in your appeal that you were attempting to provide the requested documentation multiple times because you weren't sure if it was received. Appeals have a different review process and a human will actually look at your case history. You have 30 days from the date on your denial letter to file the appeal.
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Just to follow up on your holiday question - yes, if Monday is a bank holiday (like Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.), then deposits won't process until Tuesday at the earliest. For future reference, once your claim is established, payments typically process much faster. Your weekly claims filed on Sunday through Wednesday are usually processed within 48 hours, while claims filed Thursday through Saturday might not process until the following Monday or Tuesday. Have you been making sure to complete your three job search activities each week?
Thanks for the info! And yes, I've been doing all my job search activities and documenting everything carefully. I've actually got a promising interview on Wednesday so hopefully I won't need to rely on unemployment much longer. Just need to get through this month with rent and bills.
Just wanted to check back - did your payment ever come through? I'm in a similar position now and wondering if I should expect it before or after the holiday.
IT FINALLY CAME THROUGH THIS MORNING! All 9 weeks at once! I literally cried when I saw the notification. Now I can pay my rent and utilities without having to borrow more money. Such a relief.
That's awesome! So happy for you. Gives me hope mine will come through soon too.
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my cousin works at ESD (not supposed to tell anyone lol) and she says they actually process phone claims first because the system is older and more reliable. the web system has more security checks that slow things down. but don't quote me on that haha
This actually aligns with what an ESD representative told me during a WorkSource appointment last month. The phone system has fewer steps in the verification process because it requires your PIN which is considered a sufficient security measure. The web system has additional identity verification steps running in the background. They're supposedly working on updating both systems in 2025.
UPDATE: Filed by phone again this week (Sunday 12:30am) and got paid Tuesday morning! So it wasn't a one-time fluke. Seems like phone filing is consistently faster for my claim at least. Going to stick with this method for now!
tried phone filing sunday like u suggested and got paid today (tuesday)!! ur right its way faster than online!! thx for the tip!!!
Freya Christensen
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
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Malik Jackson
•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.
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Emma Thompson
•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.
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Diego Chavez
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.
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Emma Thompson
•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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