I went through this exact same situation last year! My MS Teams hearing was set up for both audio and video, but I was so nervous about the technical side that I called the OAH office the day before to confirm everything. The staff member told me that while video is available, audio-only participation is completely acceptable and won't hurt your case at all. What really helped me was doing a test call with a friend using MS Teams beforehand - we discovered my microphone wasn't working properly and I had to switch to my phone's headset. Also, make sure you have the phone number backup option ready just in case there are internet issues. For your training situation, document everything with dates and names. I had a similar issue with lack of training and the judge really focused on specific instances rather than general statements. Having emails or even notes about conversations with supervisors about training requests made a huge difference in my case. The whole process is stressful but the judges are generally fair and understand that technical issues happen. You've got this!

I had my OAH appeal hearing via MS Teams just last month and wanted to share some practical tips since you're going through this soon! The setup allows for both video and audio, but I found that having my camera on actually helped - the judge could see my sincerity when I was explaining my situation. Make sure to log into MS Teams about 10 minutes early to test your connection. I also kept my phone nearby with the backup dial-in number just in case. The hearing lasted about an hour for me. Since your case involves training issues, organize your evidence chronologically and be very specific about dates and who you spoke with. I had a similar situation where my employer claimed I wasn't meeting standards, but I was able to show through emails and documentation that I repeatedly requested additional training that was never provided. One thing that really helped was writing out a brief timeline beforehand with key dates and events. During the hearing, I could refer to it quickly without fumbling through papers. The judge appreciated the organization. Don't let them intimidate you - you have the right to be heard and to present your evidence. Stay calm, answer questions directly, and stick to the facts. You've got this! Let us know how it goes.

Final thought - keep all your documentation organized while you wait. If they do send you a questionnaire, you'll want to respond quickly with complete information. Don't make them ask twice for the same documents.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and it was nerve-wracking! In my case, the pending fact finding was because I had reported working a few hours at a temp job but the agency hadn't reported those wages to ESD yet, so there was a mismatch in their system. It took about 10 days to resolve once I provided my pay stub. The waiting is definitely the worst part because you have no idea what triggered it or how long it will take. My advice is to gather any employment documents you have (pay stubs, termination letters, etc.) so you're ready to respond quickly if they request information.

UPDATE: Mine just changed from processing to paid!!! Check your account again - maybe they're finally pushing payments through.

Great to hear everyone's payments are going through! I'm new to this community and just wanted to say thanks for all the detailed explanations about the processing delays. I've been dealing with unemployment claims for the first time and was really stressed when my payment got delayed this week too. It's so helpful to have a place where people share their experiences and actually know what they're talking about. Definitely bookmarking this community for future questions!

Try to stay positive. I know it's hard when you're waiting for money you need, but the vast majority of legitimate claims get approved. The waiting is just part of the process.

I went through something similar last year - filed in January and didn't get approved until March. The "adjudication in progress" status is frustrating because it gives you no real information about what's happening. In my case, they were just verifying my employment dates and wages with my former employer, which took forever because the company was slow to respond to their requests. The good news is that once it's approved, you'll get all your back payments at once. I ended up getting about $4,000 in one lump sum for all the weeks I'd been waiting. Keep filing those weekly claims and try to hang in there - I know how stressful the waiting can be when you're counting on that money.

Good luck with whatever you decide! The process can be stressful but if you truly have good cause and document it well, you should be able to get benefits. Don't let a bad employer force you to stay in a terrible situation.

I went through a similar situation last year with harassment and hour cuts. Washington ESD approved my good cause quit, but it took a lot of documentation. Make sure you have everything in writing - the harassment incidents, your complaints to HR, and evidence of the hour reduction. Also, try to give your employer one final chance to fix the situation in writing before you quit. ESD wants to see that you exhausted all reasonable alternatives. The whole process was nerve-wracking but worth it in the end. You've got solid reasons based on what you've described - just make sure everything is well documented!