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anyone else notice that hearings are taking longer since they closed that renton office???? my sister had a hearing in like 3 weeks last year but my cousin waited like 2 months last month for the same type of issue. just saying maybe call your state rep too? my cousin did that and suddenly got a hearing date...
You've raised a good point. The Renton office consolidation in February 2025 did impact scheduling temporarily. However, contacting your state representative can sometimes help with case visibility. Just be prepared to sign a privacy release form so they can inquire about your case. It's not guaranteed to speed things up, but it's another avenue worth trying when you're stuck in extended delays.
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - what a nightmare situation! I went through something similar last year when my employer found old unemployment paperwork in my desk and questioned me about it. While they didn't fire me for it, the stress was unreal. A few things that might help while you wait: 1. Document EVERYTHING about your termination - emails, texts, witness statements if coworkers heard anything. The more paper trail you have, the better. 2. If you haven't already, request your personnel file from your employer in writing. They have 21 days to provide it under WA law, and sometimes there are notes in there that contradict their official story. 3. Consider reaching out to WorkSource for free employment law guidance - they have advisors who can help you understand your rights and prep for the hearing. The waiting is absolutely brutal, but based on what you've described, you have a strong case. Being fired for following ESD requirements should definitely qualify as a wrongful denial. Hang in there!
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Thanks everyone for clearing this up! I feel much better about my unemployment situation now. Just going to focus on filing my weekly claims and doing my job searches. No need to worry about PEUC or any other programs that don't exist anymore.
Mei Liu
Just wanted to add my experience as someone who went through the transition from pandemic programs to regular UI. I was on PEUC in 2021 and when it ended, I had to file a new regular Washington ESD claim. The process was actually pretty straightforward - just had to go through the normal application process like anyone else. The confusing part was that my PEUC claim just... stopped, and I had to figure out on my own that I needed to file a new regular claim. Washington ESD could have communicated that transition better, but once I got the new claim going it was much simpler than dealing with all the pandemic program complications.
That transition period sounds really confusing! I'm glad I'm starting fresh now without having to deal with switching between different programs. Did you have any gap in benefits when your PEUC ended and you had to file the new regular claim?
Eva St. Cyr
•Yeah there was about a 2-3 week gap while I figured out what happened and got the new claim processed. I wish Washington ESD had sent some kind of notification explaining the transition instead of just cutting off payments. But honestly, regular UI is so much less stressful than dealing with all those pandemic program extensions and changes.
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Lucas Adams
For what it's worth, I used Claimyr when I needed to speak with someone at Washington ESD about appeal timelines and they were super helpful. Worth checking out if you need specific information about your case that you can't find online.
Diego Fisher
•Multiple people have mentioned them now. I might have to try it since I can't get through to Washington ESD any other way.
Lucas Adams
•Yeah the phone situation with Washington ESD is ridiculous. Claimyr actually got me to someone who could look up my specific case details.
Lilly Curtis
I'm new to this community but dealing with a similar situation. My employer just filed an appeal on what seems like day 29 or 30 - I'm not sure exactly when they received the notice but I've been collecting benefits for about 5 weeks. Reading through all these responses is really helpful, especially knowing that I should continue getting paid during the appeal process. I was panicking thinking the payments would stop immediately. Does anyone know if there's a way to check exactly when the initial determination notice was mailed to my employer? I want to see if they might have missed the 30-day deadline.
Welcome to the community! You can call Washington ESD directly to ask for the mail date of your determination notice, though as others mentioned the phone lines are tough. You could also check if you kept your original determination letter - it should have the mail date on it. That date is what starts the 30-day countdown for your employer. If you've been collecting for 5 weeks and they just filed, there's a good chance they're cutting it very close to the deadline or might even be late. The fact that multiple people here have mentioned using Claimyr to actually reach someone at Washington ESD might be worth considering if you can't get through the regular phone lines.
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did u get paid yet? curious if it went thru ok
Yes! Just wanted to update everyone - the payment switched from pending to paid yesterday and I just checked my bank account and the money is there! Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance.
Great news! The first payment is always the most stressful. It should be smoother sailing from here as long as you keep up with your weekly claims and job search activities.
Congrats on getting your first payment! 🎉 Your experience is really helpful for others going through the same thing. It's reassuring to see that the "approved" status actually means what it says and that the pending payments do process within a reasonable timeframe. Thanks for following up with the outcome - so many people post their questions but never update us on how things turned out. Hope the rest of your unemployment journey goes smoothly!
Zara Rashid
•Thanks @CosmicCaptain for sharing your experience! As someone who's currently in the adjudication phase myself, this gives me a lot of hope. It's so nerve-wracking waiting to see what happens, especially when you're counting on that income. Really appreciate you taking the time to update everyone on the positive outcome - it makes such a difference for those of us still waiting!
Malik Davis
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was stressing about the rules. Sounds like as long as you're honest and don't work full-time hours consistently, you should be fine.
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Liam O'Connor
•Yeah I feel much better about my situation now. The key seems to be transparency with Washington ESD.
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Isabella Santos
•Exactly! They're not trying to trick you, they just need accurate information to calculate benefits correctly.
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Anna Kerber
One thing I'd add is to keep detailed records of your work hours and earnings each week. I use a simple spreadsheet to track everything before I file my weekly claim - makes it so much easier to report accurately. Also, don't forget that holiday pay or bonuses from your part-time job need to be reported too. Washington ESD considers all compensation as earnings, not just your regular hourly wages.
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AstroAce
•Great advice about keeping detailed records! I've been using my phone's notes app to track everything but a spreadsheet sounds way more organized. Quick question - do tips count as earnings that need to be reported too? My part-time job sometimes has small tips and I want to make sure I'm doing this right.
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