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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My status changed to 'eligible redetermined' yesterday and I was panicking thinking I did something wrong. Reading through all these responses is such a relief - sounds like it's actually a good thing that they reviewed everything and I'm still eligible. The Washington ESD website really needs to explain these status changes better instead of leaving people to guess what they mean. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
This thread is such a goldmine! I just went through the same exact panic when my status changed to 'eligible redetermined' last week. Like everyone else said, I immediately thought I was in trouble or had made some mistake. But after reading all these experiences, it's clear that Washington ESD just has terrible communication about what these statuses actually mean. It's like they deliberately choose the most confusing wording possible! My payments have continued normally and everything is fine. Really wish they would just say "we double-checked your eligibility and you're still approved" instead of this cryptic government-speak that sends everyone into a tailspin.
I totally get that panic feeling! I had the same reaction when mine changed to 'eligible redetermined' a few weeks ago. It's like they specifically chose the most anxiety-inducing way to say "we looked at your case again and everything's fine." The word "redetermined" just sounds so final and scary when you're depending on these benefits! But yeah, everyone here is right - it's actually good news that they reviewed everything and you're still eligible. Just keep filing your weekly claims like normal and try not to stress about the confusing terminology. This community has been such a lifesaver for translating what Washington ESD actually means with all their official jargon!
I just wanted to add my experience since I went through something similar! My status changed to 'eligible redetermined' about a month ago and I was absolutely terrified - I thought for sure I had messed something up with my weekly claims or job search activities. Turns out it was just because my previous employer finally responded to Washington ESD's inquiry about my separation (I was laid off due to budget cuts). They reviewed everything again and confirmed I was still eligible for benefits. My payments never stopped and everything continued as normal. It's really frustrating how Washington ESD uses these scary-sounding official terms when they could just say "we double-checked and you're good!" The anxiety these status changes cause when you're already stressed about finances is just unnecessary. But bottom line - if it still says 'eligible' then you're fine!
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Whatever you decide, don't delay filing your UI claim after you quit. You want to get in the system as soon as possible even if you expect to be denied initially.
Good point. I'll file immediately if I do end up quitting.
Exactly. And if you get denied, appeal right away. Don't wait around hoping they'll change their mind.
I'm going through something similar right now. The stress is affecting my health but I'm scared to quit without knowing if I'll get benefits. This thread has been really helpful.
I'm in a similar boat - toxic workplace affecting my mental health but terrified about the financial implications of quitting. From everything I've read in this thread, it seems like the key is really solid documentation and showing you tried to resolve things internally first. The fact that multiple people have mentioned Claimyr for getting through to ESD makes me think the phone system really is as broken as everyone says. Stay strong and document everything!
I'm also dealing with a hostile work environment and considering my options. What really stands out to me from this discussion is how important it is to have a paper trail - emails, written complaints to HR, dates and times of incidents. It sounds like Washington ESD really scrutinizes these cases, so the more evidence you have that a reasonable person would quit under the same circumstances, the better your chances. Have you started documenting everything systematically? I've been keeping a work journal with detailed notes about each incident.
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Just remember that even if you get disqualified initially, you can appeal the decision. You have 30 days from the date of the determination letter to file an appeal. Don't give up if you think the decision was wrong.
Good to know there's an appeal process. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring that there's a way to fight a wrong decision.
The appeal process can take a while though, so make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending or you could lose benefits for those weeks.
This is such a comprehensive thread! I just wanted to add one more disqualification reason that caught me off guard - not responding to requests for information from ESD within the required timeframe. They'll send you forms or letters asking for documentation about your separation from work, and if you don't respond by the deadline (usually 10 days), they'll automatically disqualify you even if you had a valid claim. I almost missed one because it went to my spam folder. Now I check my mail and email religiously and set calendar reminders for any ESD deadlines.
Thanks for mentioning the spam folder issue! I just checked mine and found two ESD emails from last week that I completely missed. One was asking for additional wage information. I'm going to call them first thing Monday to make sure I don't get disqualified for late response. This whole thread has been a wake-up call about how many ways you can accidentally mess up your claim. Better to be overly cautious than lose benefits over a technicality.
This is exactly why I wish there was a comprehensive checklist or guide that covered all these potential pitfalls! Between the job search requirements, reporting income correctly, responding to correspondence on time, and all the other rules people have mentioned here, it feels like navigating a minefield. Maybe someone should compile all the advice from this thread into a single resource for people who are new to filing claims. I know I would have benefited from having all this information upfront rather than learning about potential disqualifications after the fact.
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For anyone still confused, I found the Washington ESD handbook really helpful once I finally found it buried on their website. It has examples of different scenarios with the earnings calculations.
I'll try to find it again. It was in the claimant handbook section, but their website navigation is terrible.
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was panicking about the hours vs earnings thing. One quick question though - if I'm working variable hours week to week (like sometimes 15 hours, sometimes 35 hours), do I need to notify ESD about the schedule changes or just report my actual earnings each week? I keep seeing conflicting info about whether you need to report "significant changes" in work status.
You don't need to separately notify ESD about schedule changes - just report your actual earnings each week when you file your claim. The system is designed to handle variable income situations like yours. As long as you're accurately reporting what you earned each week, that's all they need. The "significant changes" thing usually refers to major changes like starting a new permanent job or becoming unavailable for work, not normal fluctuations in part-time hours.
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Just wanted to add that if you've been doing gig work, make sure you have records of your earnings from that too. Even though it probably won't count toward your base period wages for UI eligibility, Washington ESD might ask about any income you've had since your last claim ended. They want to make sure you're reporting everything accurately when you file your weekly claims. Also, don't get discouraged if the online system seems glitchy - it happens a lot but usually works if you try again later or use a different browser.
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Sofía Rodríguez
•This is really good advice about keeping records! I've been tracking my rideshare earnings in a spreadsheet but wasn't sure if I needed to report them. Better to be transparent about everything. And yeah, the ESD website definitely has its quirks - I've had to refresh and try again multiple times just browsing around.
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Hunter Brighton
I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago. You can definitely reapply - since your benefit year ended, you'll file a completely new initial claim rather than reopening the old one. The process was pretty straightforward online, but make sure you have all your employer information handy from the past 5 quarters. One thing that caught me off guard was that my weekly benefit amount changed because it's calculated based on your new base period wages, not your previous claim. Also, be prepared for the waiting week again - even though you already served one on your previous claim, each new benefit year requires its own waiting week. The whole process took about 2-3 weeks from application to first payment in my case.
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