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my freind did appeal in january took almost 10 weeks!! but she won and got all back pay. bring all ur evidence to hearing they wont believe u otherwise
That's so long! Glad she eventually won though. What kind of evidence did she bring that helped her case?
she had emails showing when she worked and bank statements. judge was impressed she was so organized. make sure u have everything in order by date!
I'm in a similar boat right now - filed my appeal 2 weeks ago for a disqualification and still waiting to hear back from OAH. The stress is killing me! Reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying. Some people got hearings in 3-4 weeks, others waited months. I've been keeping meticulous records of everything since filing the appeal and continuing to file my weekly claims like everyone suggests. Does anyone know if the current wait times are longer than usual because of the holidays or is this just the normal pace? Also wondering if anyone has tips for staying sane during this waiting period - the uncertainty is the worst part.
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Congrats again! Just remember you can always reopen your claim later if needed - unemployment isn't a one-time thing if your employment situation changes.
That's reassuring to know. Hopefully won't need it but good to keep in mind!
Congratulations on the new job! I went through this same process last year. The key thing is to make sure your final weekly claim is 100% accurate about when you started work. I'd also suggest keeping a screenshot of your final claim submission just in case there are any questions later. Washington ESD makes it pretty straightforward - once you're working full-time, you're no longer eligible anyway, so just stop filing and you should be all set. Best of luck with the new position!
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btw if u do decide to switch from direct deposit to the card or vice versa you can do it online through ur eServices account. go to UI claim > settings > payment options. takes effect for the next payment after u make the change.
This is really helpful information, thank you! I might give the card a try since I'm currently in a situation where getting paid a few days earlier would make a big difference.
Just wanted to add another perspective - I've been using the ReliaCard for about 6 months and while the speed is great, there are some hidden costs to consider. The "free" ATM withdrawals are only at specific ATMs (mostly 7-Eleven and some bank ATMs), and if you need cash elsewhere you're looking at $2.50+ fees. Also learned the hard way that international transactions (even online purchases from some foreign websites) get blocked automatically and you have to call to unlock your account. The 2-3 day wait for direct deposit might be worth it if you do most of your banking online and don't need immediate cash access.
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Glad we could help! Temp workers definitely have the same unemployment rights as everyone else in Washington.
This forum is great for getting real answers. Going to file my claim right now!
Just wanted to add that when you file, make sure to report any severance pay or final paychecks you received from the temp agency. Washington ESD needs to know about all compensation to properly calculate your benefits timing. Also, keep records of when each assignment ended in case they ask for details later.
That's really helpful advice about the severance and final paychecks - I hadn't thought about that. I did get a small payout when my last assignment ended so I'll make sure to include that information. Thanks for mentioning the record keeping too, I'll write down the exact end dates for my assignments just in case.
Miguel Castro
I'm in a similar situation with my part-time retail job - some weeks I get scheduled for 35+ hours and other weeks it's just 15-20. I was also confused about this at first, but everyone here is absolutely right about filing every single week. I made the mistake of not filing for one week when I got extra hours and it almost caused my claim to go inactive. The ESD system is really strict about the two-week rule. Even if you earn too much to get benefits that week, filing keeps your claim active and makes everything smoother when your hours drop again. It literally takes like 3 minutes to file online, so it's worth doing even when you know you'll get $0.
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Alexander Zeus
•Thanks for sharing your experience! It's reassuring to hear from someone in a similar situation. I was definitely overthinking this - seems like the consensus is clear that filing weekly is the way to go regardless of hours worked. Better safe than sorry with ESD!
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Monique Byrd
I went through this exact same situation last year with my construction job! The golden rule is ALWAYS file your weekly claim, no matter how many hours you worked. Even if you know you won't get any benefits that week, filing keeps your claim active and prevents a ton of headaches later. When you skip filing for two consecutive weeks, your claim becomes inactive and you'll have to go through the whole reopening process - which can delay your benefits for weeks when your hours drop back down. Trust me, it's so much easier to just spend those 5 minutes every Sunday filing your claim and reporting your hours accurately. The system is designed to handle fluctuating work schedules, so let it do its job!
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