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Let me clarify this situation as someone who works with these systems regularly. The PDF job search log form from ESD was created before they fully transitioned from using SSNs to claimant IDs as primary identifiers. That's why you're encountering this discrepancy. Here's what you should do: 1. Print your completed job search log with your SSN filled in the appropriate field 2. Write your claimant ID at the top of each page 3. Bring a copy of your ESD dashboard or any ESD correspondence showing your claimant ID to verify it matches what you've written WorkSource staff are well aware of this issue and will not disqualify your job search activities because of this technical limitation. The most important aspect is accurately documenting your qualifying job search activities for each week (minimum 3 per week).
i think this is overkill tbh... i never even put my ssn or claimant id on my logs and nobody said anything. as long as you have your name and the job details they dont care about the rest lol
UPDATE: Just got back from my WorkSource appointment and wanted to share what happened for anyone with the same question in the future. The WorkSource specialist said it was completely fine to have my SSN on the form instead of claimant ID! She said they see this all the time and it's not an issue. I had handwritten my claimant ID at the top of each page just to be safe (based on advice here), and she said that was perfect. So don't stress about this issue like I did! They're totally used to it.
Thanks for coming back to update us! I love when people actually follow up instead of just disappearing after getting help. Glad it worked out!
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have u tried the salvation army? they helped my sis last yr when she was waiting on esd. also some churches do emergency assistance this time of year
I haven't tried them yet! Good idea, I'll call around to local churches too. Thank you!
Just following up - were you able to connect with any resources through 211? Also, now that you found that hidden message in your portal, you should call ESD directly and tell them you just found it and submitted the required info. That might speed things up. When claims are in adjudication because of missing information, they can sometimes resolve quickly once you provide what they need.
Yes! 211 connected me with an emergency assistance program that's helping with next month's rent. And I finally got through to ESD after using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. The agent saw I uploaded the missing docs and pushed my claim to be reviewed this week! She said I should have a decision by Friday. I can't believe after months of nothing, things might actually be resolved before Christmas. Thank you all so much for your help!
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btw i was wondering this too but does anyone know if the 10 day deadline is business days or calendar days??? mines coming up on wednesday but i'm not sure if weekends count
It's 10 calendar days, not business days. So weekends are included in that count.
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Quick update - I finally reached an ESD agent this morning after using the Claimyr service someone recommended. The agent told me that my employer did NOT respond before the deadline, and they're now processing my claim. She said I should have a decision within 5-7 business days. She also confirmed that my substantial reduction in hours is generally considered good cause for quitting, which makes me feel better about my chances. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
That's great news! The fact that they confirmed the hours reduction as good cause is especially positive. Keep us posted on the outcome!
fingers crossed for you!!! 🤞
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lol at everyone giving complicated tips. let me tell u what REALLY happens - ESD doesn't care if u get evicted. they take forever ON PURPOSE so people give up. my cousin works for DSHS and says the whole system is designed to be frustrating. the only thing that works is being a SQUEAKY WHEEL. call Every. Single. Day. use claimyr if u have to. email them constantly. message them on twitter publicly. contact ur rep. make noise until they deal with u just to shut u up. sad but true.
THIS!!! 100% accurate they literally TRAIN the workers to deny as many claims as possible theres quotas and everything its all a scam
This is not accurate. There are no quotas for denials, and the system isn't designed to be frustrating on purpose. It's understaffed and underfunded, which is a different problem. Spreading misinformation like this doesn't help anyone. The advice about being persistent is good though - polite persistence does work.
UPDATE: I wanted to thank everyone for their advice! I tried several approaches simultaneously: 1. Used Claimyr this morning and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes 2. Asked for the hardship expedited review 3. Also emailed my state rep The agent I spoke with was actually really helpful. She said my claim was flagged because my former employer didn't respond to their initial inquiry (typical). She submitted an expedited review request based on my hardship situation and said I should hear something within 72 hours. I'll update again when I know more, but I'm feeling much more optimistic now that I at least know what's happening. Thanks again for all your help!
That's great news! The 72-hour expedited review is definitely your best shot. Keep us posted on how it goes. And definitely still follow through with your state rep contact as a backup plan.
fingers crossed for u!! the waiting is the worst part
Mateo Gonzalez
Quick update - after seeing a recommendation here, I tried Claimyr today for my adjudication issue with ESD and got through in about 15 mins when I'd been trying for days on my own. Just sharing in case others are struggling with the phone system too. There's a demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 that shows how it works.
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Zara Shah
UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning after trying for 2 hours! The agent was actually super helpful once I got through. She backdated my claims for 11/4 and 11/11 right away, and said I should see the payments in my account by Wednesday. She also explained that the system doesn't allow online backdating until you've established a "regular filing pattern" - whatever that means. For anyone else with this issue - definitely call, have your job search activities ready (they DO need all 3 for each week), and be prepared to wait on hold. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Yuki Nakamura
•Glad you got it resolved! And yes, a "regular filing pattern" typically means filing 3-4 consecutive weeks on time. After that, the system gives you more flexibility for missed weeks (though still capped at 4 weeks). Hope your payments arrive on schedule!
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