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Update: Good news! The secure message worked. I sent exactly what was suggested, with the UCX reference and attached my DD-214. Got a response this morning saying they've reviewed my military service and removed the disqualification. Claim is now showing as pending payment instead of disqualified! Thanks everyone for the help. For any other military folks reading this in the future - definitely reference UCX specifically and have your DD-214 ready.
That's great to hear! This is exactly why it's so important to be specific with UCX references. The system is designed to eventually work correctly for military claims, but you sometimes need to guide it to the right department. Glad you got it resolved!
Congratulations on getting this resolved! This is such a valuable thread for other military members who might face the same issue. I'm bookmarking this for future reference. It's frustrating that the system doesn't handle UCX claims properly from the start, but at least there's a clear path to resolution. Thank you for updating us with the outcome - that really helps the community!
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I went through this exact situation last year with Washington ESD. They initially classified my layoff as "voluntary quit" which was completely wrong. For your appeal letter, make sure to include: 1) A clear statement that you're appealing the misconduct determination, 2) Your layoff documentation from HR, 3) Evidence that this was a group layoff (like a company announcement or news article if available), 4) Your positive performance review, and 5) Contact info for coworkers who were also laid off. I'd also recommend sending it both online through your eServices account AND by certified mail to cover all bases. The key is being very specific about why their determination is factually incorrect. Good luck!
This is incredibly thorough advice - thank you so much! I didn't think about sending it through eServices AND certified mail, that's a smart backup plan. Do you remember how long your appeal took to get resolved after you submitted all that documentation? I'm trying to plan financially while this gets sorted out.
Mine took about 8 weeks total from submission to final decision. I got an acknowledgment within a week that they received my appeal, then it took another 6-7 weeks for them to review everything and make their determination. During that time I kept filing my weekly claims like they tell you to do, even though I wasn't getting paid. When they finally approved my appeal, I got a lump sum payment for all those backdated weeks. The waiting is definitely stressful financially, but it's worth fighting if you know you're right. Consider looking into local food banks or assistance programs while you wait - there's no shame in getting help during this process.
Here's a template that worked for me when I appealed a similar Washington ESD misconduct determination: **SUBJECT: Appeal of Disqualification Decision - Claim #[Your Claim Number]** Dear Washington ESD Appeals Division, I am formally appealing the disqualification decision dated [Date] regarding my unemployment claim. I was incorrectly classified as being terminated for misconduct when I was actually laid off due to company restructuring. **Facts:** - Employment dates: [Start date] to [End date] - I was one of 12 employees laid off on the same day due to department closure - My last performance review from [Date] was satisfactory/positive - No disciplinary actions or warnings were ever issued to me - I received written notification that my position was eliminated due to restructuring **Attached Documentation:** 1. Layoff notification letter from HR 2. Performance review from [Date] 3. List of other employees laid off on the same date 4. Copy of original disqualification notice I respectfully request that you reverse this disqualification decision as my separation was due to lack of work, not misconduct. Please contact me at [phone] or [email] if you need additional information. Sincerely, [Your signature] [Printed name] [Date] The key is being factual, organized, and including solid documentation. Send it certified mail and keep copies of everything!
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Update: Just filed my claim for this week and found the question about having a definite date to return to work. I answered YES and provided my start date. The system accepted it and shows I should receive payment as normal! Thanks everyone for the help and advice. Will update again if there are any issues with payment.
Great! That's exactly right. You should receive your benefits normally until your actual start date. And congrats again on the new job!
Just wanted to add my experience - I had a similar situation about 6 months ago with a 10-day gap between accepting a job offer and my start date. The key is being completely transparent on your weekly claims. I answered YES to the "definite date to return to work" question and provided all the details they requested. ESD continued paying me until my actual first day of work with no issues at all. The only thing that caught me off guard was that they did ask for documentation later (just my offer letter showing the start date), so keep that handy just in case. Sounds like you're handling everything correctly though!
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm saving it for reference during my unemployment period. The 26-week timeline gives me a clear goal to work towards.
Glad it helped! Having a clear timeline definitely makes the job search feel more manageable.
Agreed! Now I know what to expect and can plan accordingly. Thanks everyone!
One final note - if you do exhaust your regular 26 weeks of benefits, make sure to keep your Washington ESD account active and continue job searching. If the state's unemployment rate rises significantly, Extended Benefits could potentially become available, and you'd want to be ready to claim them.
Washington ESD typically announces Extended Benefits through their website and local media when they become available. It's triggered by specific unemployment rate thresholds.
Thanks for that tip about keeping your account active! I didn't realize Extended Benefits could become available later. Definitely something to keep in mind as I approach the end of my benefit period.
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Pro tip: once you find your account number, write it down somewhere safe. You'll need it for weekly claims, job search activities, and any correspondence with Washington ESD. Don't rely on having to look it up every time.
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Sophia Miller
•Good advice! I'll make sure to save it once I find it
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Amelia Martinez
•I wish I had done that from the beginning - would have saved me a lot of hassle
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Natalie Wang
UPDATE: I found it! It was in my SAW account under the claim details section like someone mentioned earlier. Thanks everyone for the help. For anyone else looking, it's not labeled very clearly but it's there near the top of the claim summary page.
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Noah Torres
•Thanks for updating - this thread will help other people who have the same question
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Madison Allen
•Wait, are you the original poster? I thought Sophia Miller was looking for her account number, not Natalie Wang. Either way, glad someone found theirs! @Sophia Miller did you try the SAW account method yet?
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