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For what it's worth, I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly. Eligible redetermined is typically a good thing - it means Washington ESD reviewed something about your claim and confirmed you should continue receiving benefits.
I went through the exact same thing last month! My status changed from "eligible" to "eligible redetermined" and I panicked thinking I'd done something wrong. Turns out Washington ESD had to verify some information with my previous employer about my separation date. The whole process took about 3 weeks but I kept getting my regular payments the entire time. The "redetermined" part just means they looked at your case again and confirmed you're still eligible - it's actually good news! Just keep filing your weekly claims like normal and you should be fine.
That's exactly what I needed to hear! It's so reassuring to know that payments continued during your review process. I was worried they might stop my benefits while they were looking into whatever triggered the redetermination. Thanks for sharing your experience - it really helps calm my nerves about this whole situation.
I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 2 weeks ago after getting laid off from my warehouse job, and it's been stuck in adjudication ever since. The uncertainty is killing me - I keep checking my account multiple times a day hoping something will change. Reading everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time. At least I know I'm not alone in this mess. I've been keeping up with my weekly claims like everyone suggests, but the financial stress is really getting to me. Has anyone found that certain types of layoffs get processed faster than others? I'm wondering if construction industry layoffs might take longer to verify since they're so common with seasonal work patterns.
I'm going through the same nightmare! Filed 3 weeks ago and still stuck in adjudication with zero information about what they're even looking at. The daily account checking is becoming obsessive for me too - I totally get that. From what I'm reading here, it doesn't seem like industry type makes much difference in processing time, unfortunately. Construction, warehouse, restaurant - we're all stuck in the same black hole waiting game. The financial stress is unbearable when you have no idea if it'll be 1 more week or 2 more months. At least we can suffer together while ESD takes their sweet time with whatever mysterious investigation they're doing!
I'm currently dealing with adjudication too - going on 2 weeks now after being laid off from my retail job. What's driving me crazy is that there's literally no transparency in the process. Like, would it kill them to send an email saying "we're reviewing X and it typically takes Y weeks"? Instead we're all left refreshing our accounts obsessively and spiraling about finances. I've started keeping a daily log of my job search activities and any ESD-related calls/emails just in case they ask for documentation later. Also setting aside money for a possible overpayment situation - I've heard horror stories about people getting huge bills if there are errors. This whole system feels designed to make people give up before they get benefits. Solidarity with everyone stuck in this limbo!
I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been really helpful. One thing I wanted to add - if you do decide to quit for good cause, make sure you keep copies of ALL your documentation in a safe place outside of work. Don't rely on company systems or email accounts that might get cut off after you quit. I learned this the hard way when I couldn't access some important emails after leaving my toxic job. Print everything out or save it to your personal accounts before you make your move.
This is such valuable advice about backing up documentation! I'm dealing with a similar toxic supervisor situation and hadn't thought about the access issue. I've been keeping notes but most of my evidence is in work emails. I'm going to start forwarding important messages to my personal account and printing out key documentation this week. It's scary to think about taking this step, but reading everyone's experiences here gives me hope that it's possible to get approved for good cause if you have solid evidence. Thank you all for sharing your stories - it really helps to know I'm not alone in this.
You're absolutely right about backing up everything! I made the same mistake early on - kept all my documentation on my work computer thinking I'd have time to gather it later. When things got really bad with my supervisor, I ended up having to quit suddenly and lost access to months of email evidence. Now I tell everyone to start building their personal file from day one. Also, if you can get any coworkers to be potential witnesses, make sure you have their personal contact info too, not just work numbers. The isolation these toxic managers create is real, but having your evidence secured gives you so much more confidence when dealing with Washington ESD's investigation process.
Update: I called Nevada DETR this morning (took forever to get through) and finally spoke with an agent who confirmed what you all said - I can potentially use those wages for a Nevada claim after my WA benefit year expires in March! She said my two quarters should be enough to qualify for at least a minimal benefit. She also mentioned I'll need to provide proof that those wages weren't used in my WA monetary determination. Thanks everyone for the guidance!
Congrats on getting through to Nevada DETR and getting confirmation! That's exactly what I was hoping to hear. Just a heads up - when you do file in March, make sure you have your WA monetary determination letter handy that shows which wages were actually used in calculating your benefits. Nevada will likely want to see that documentation to verify that your NV wages weren't part of the calculation. Also, don't be surprised if there's some back-and-forth between the states to verify everything - interstate claims can take a bit longer to process, but you're definitely on the right track now!
That's really solid advice about having the WA monetary determination letter ready! I hadn't thought about the back-and-forth between states potentially slowing things down, but that makes total sense. I'll make sure to file right after my benefit year expires in March and have all my documentation organized. Thanks for the heads up about the processing time - at least now I know what to expect!
Bethany Groves
Update: I filed my claim this morning and reported the severance. The Washington ESD website was pretty clear about how to report it in the weekly claim section. Now I just have to wait to see how it affects my benefit amount.
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Ruby Blake
•Thanks for the update! I filed mine too. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly.
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Bethany Groves
•Hope it works out for you. At least we're both in the system now instead of waiting around.
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KingKongZilla
For anyone reading this later - I had a similar situation and used Claimyr to talk to Washington ESD about severance. The agent told me that they really appreciate when people are upfront about severance from the beginning. Makes the whole process smoother.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Glad you got your claim filed! I just went through the same thing and the transparency really does make a difference. My severance is being handled exactly as they explained it would be, no surprises. The waiting period is annoying but at least I know what to expect. Hope your situation goes just as smoothly!
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Noah Irving
•This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I was so stressed about how to handle the severance situation, but reading everyone's experiences makes me feel much more confident about filing. It sounds like as long as you're honest and report everything accurately, Washington ESD can work with pretty much any severance scenario. I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and just be completely transparent about the $8,000 I'm getting over 8 weeks. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories!
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