check ur junk mail folder too! my decision actually came as an email but went to spam and i didnt know for like 2 weeks until paper copy came lol

Former ESD employee here. The legal requirement is that OAH decisions must be mailed within 30 days of the hearing date, but in practice, most judges issue them within 5-10 business days. Complex cases involving multiple parties or extensive documentation can take longer. The decision is NOT posted to your OAH account online. This is for legal reasons - they need to ensure you actually receive the physical decision with appeal rights information. After you receive the decision, if it's favorable, ESD has 5 business days to implement it. If unfavorable, you have 30 days to file a Petition for Review. One tip: If it's been more than 15 business days, you can call OAH directly at 1-855-928-1237 to check on status. They can't tell you the decision but can confirm if it's been mailed.

Another important point: When you report your earnings on your weekly claim, be aware that Washington uses a Sunday-Saturday week for unemployment purposes. So make sure you're reporting earnings for the correct time period. Also, if your claim is eventually approved and you qualify for benefits for weeks you've already worked, you'll need to report those past earnings when ESD processes your back payments. This ensures you receive the correct partial benefit amount for each week.

Also, don't forget that even while working part-time, you still need to complete and document your three job search activities each week to remain eligible. I recommend focusing those job search efforts on positions closer to your normal wage/skill level while working the lower-paying job. Good luck with everything! The partial benefit option really saved me when I was in a similar position.

To the person asking about reduced hours: Yes, you can potentially qualify for partial unemployment if your hours were significantly reduced. It's called

I actually have an email from the owner announcing the permanent closure to all staff, so I'll definitely include that. Thanks!

This happened to me last year. I submitted my statement after 3 weeks of adjudication and my claim was approved right away. BUT THEN three months later they did an audit and said I was overpaid because they

That's a really good point. Consistency and honesty are super important. I kept copies of all my communications with my employer about the layoff which helped when they questioned me later.

Has anyone else at your work quit because of this? If other employees left for the same reason, that would strengthen your case with ESD. When I went through something similar, having two former coworkers who could verify the hostile environment made a huge difference in my hearing.

Given what you've shared so far, it sounds like you have a potentially valid claim for good cause voluntary quit. To summarize the best approach: 1. Document everything thoroughly 2. Formally report the issues in writing (email) 3. Give the employer a reasonable opportunity to correct the situation 4. If nothing improves, consider your resignation letter carefully - clearly state you're resigning due to the hostile work environment 5. File for unemployment immediately after leaving 6. Be prepared for adjudication and possibly appeals 7. Continue looking for work and documenting your job search The fact that others have quit for similar reasons strengthens your case. If you can get statements from them, that would be valuable evidence. I know how stressful this situation is. No one should have to work in an environment where they're yelled at and belittled.