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Sometimes this happens if your claim requires additional information. Check if you have any alerts or tasks on your account. Another possibility is that they're processing a change to your claim status that you're not aware of yet. When this happened to me, I received a letter in the mail two days AFTER the weekly filing option disappeared.
Good point about the mail being delayed. ESD often sends physical letters that arrive days after they've already taken action on your account. So frustrating!
UPDATE: The weekly claim option is back now! Looks like it was just temporary maintenance as some of you suggested. I was able to file my claim without any issues. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
Great to hear! For future reference, ESD sometimes does system maintenance on Sundays (which is unfortunate since that's when many people file). If you file early in the week, you can usually avoid these kinds of issues.
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I recommend focusing on two things before hiring an attorney: 1. Build your evidence file. Gather ALL documentation showing you were available for work (job search logs, application confirmations, interview emails, any correspondence with potential employers). 2. Review the exact reason for disqualification in the letter. ESD uses specific terminology, and understanding exactly what they're claiming is crucial. If you've been claiming that you were available for work but something in your weekly claims contradicted this (like saying you were out of town, had transportation issues, or couldn't work certain days), that could be the basis for their decision. Only after having this clear understanding should you consult an attorney. Knowing employment law in WA, Lisa Johnson at Employment Rights Northwest is excellent, but not cheap ($225 consultation). The Unemployment Law Project suggestion above is probably your best first step.
Thanks for the detailed advice. My disqualification letter says I indicated "not available" on two weekly claims, but I know I didn't select that! I have screenshots of my job search activities for every week. So frustrating they can just cut you off based on what must be their error.
My neighbor had this EXACT problem last month!!! she had to go to a hearing and everything. ended up the esd person clicked the wrong thing in their system. she didn't even use a lawyer just brought all her job search stuff and won. save ur money maybe?
That's encouraging to hear! Did she do anything special to prepare for the hearing?
she just organized all her job search logs and had printouts of emails from places she applied. the judge was actually pretty nice from what she said. not like on tv lol
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I'm a former case manager who worked with DV survivors on benefits issues. Here's what I recommend: 1. Contact the OAH clerk ASAP and ask about submitting additional evidence for your good cause determination - specifically your protection order and any DV services documentation. 2. For the actual appeal, Washington state law (RCW 50.20.050(2)(b)(iv)) specifically protects people who leave work due to domestic violence situations. Make sure your appeal cites this specific law. 3. As for the hostile work environment claim, that's covered under RCW 50.20.050(2)(b)(iii), but you'll need to demonstrate that the conditions were so intolerable that a reasonable person would leave. Your documentation of unpaid overtime and verbal abuse will be crucial. Hang in there - this process is frustrating but there are protections built into the law for situations exactly like yours.
Thank you so much for these specific references! I didn't know about these laws. I'll definitely call the OAH clerk tomorrow to see if I can submit my protection order. This gives me a bit more hope.
One thing I learned from my experience - judges want to see that you made EVERY possible effort to resolve issues before quitting. For your hostile work environment claim, be prepared to answer these specific questions: 1. What specific actions did you take to report/resolve the issues? (emails, meetings, etc.) 2. What specific response did you receive? 3. Why was continuing to work there impossible/unreasonable? The more specific examples you can provide, the better. They're looking for concrete reasons, not just general statements about a hostile environment.
That's really helpful, thank you. The owner was the main problem, so reporting to him about his own behavior wasn't really an option. But I did text him several times about the overtime issues and inappropriate comments. I kept those texts and screenshots of scheduled vs. actual hours. Hopefully that will be enough to show I tried to address it before leaving.
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Anyone seen their payment status change from "processing" to "pending"? Mine just switched and I'm not sure if that's good or bad...
Pending is good! That usually means they've approved the payment and it's in the final stage before being sent to your bank. You should see it in 1-2 business days.
UPDATE: Got through to ESD this morning! The "Ability Issue" was because I answered a question wrong on my initial application about being able to work. The rep cleared it on the spot and said my payments should process in 24-48 hours. She also said they're seeing a lot of minor issues like this holding up claims. If you're stuck in processing, definitely try to get through to a rep!
Congrats! How early did you call? I've been trying at 8am when they open but still can't get through.
Alina Rosenthal
Is this your first time on unemployment? That often takes longer. Also make sure you're doing your required job search activities (3 per week) and documenting them properly, or your weekly claims won't be valid once adjudication is complete.
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Kristian Bishop
•Yes, first time applying. I've been doing the job search activities and logging them in the system. Applied to like 15 places already, had one interview but no offers yet. Hoping something comes through soon on either front.
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Kristian Bishop
UPDATE: My claim was finally approved! Just logged in this morning and saw my status changed from adjudication to paid. All 4 weeks of backpay are scheduled for deposit tomorrow. They never contacted me or asked for anything additional - it just suddenly processed. For anyone else waiting, hang in there! And thanks everyone for your advice and support.
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Axel Far
•That's great news! Glad to hear it worked out. Did you end up needing to contact them or did it just process on its own?
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Kristian Bishop
•It just processed on its own - never heard from an adjudicator or had to provide anything else. Just woke up to a different status in my account. Maybe they really are processing in batches like someone mentioned!
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