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ya she says hardship review is real but u HAVE to talk to someone on the phone to request it. they dont look at eservices messages for those. u need documentation too like the eviction notice
Just checking back - were you able to get through to ESD? Did you try that Claimyr service or visit the WorkSource office? I'm invested in your situation now and hoping you got some help!
Thank you for checking back! I ended up using Claimyr this morning and got through to ESD in about 45 minutes. The agent was actually really helpful once I explained my eviction situation. She put in for a hardship review and said the adjudicator should look at my case within 48-72 hours. She also gave me a direct number to call back if I don't see any updates by Friday. Fingers crossed this works! I also applied for emergency rental assistance through DSHS as someone suggested. Still incredibly stressed but feeling like there might be some movement now.
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If your adjudication is taking longer than expected, it might be because they're waiting for information from your previous employer. It's worth calling your former employer's HR department to make sure they've responded to ESD's request for information. Sometimes following up directly with them can speed things along.
That's a good point, I hadn't thought of that. My former supervisor wasn't thrilled when I was laid off (it was a healthcare facility downsizing), so I wouldn't be surprised if they're dragging their feet. I'll reach out to HR tomorrow.
I'm so sorry you're going through this nightmare! As a fellow healthcare worker who went through unemployment hell, I want to add a few more urgent resources: 1) Contact United Way's 2-1-1 service - they have real-time info on emergency rental assistance with shorter wait times than county programs. 2) Check if your area has a "Right to Counsel" program that provides free legal representation in eviction cases. 3) Document EVERYTHING - save all your ESD correspondence, job search records, and communications with your landlord. This paper trail will be crucial if you need to prove hardship to a judge or get expedited processing. You're doing all the right things by reaching out to legislators and following up on these suggestions. Don't give up - many people have been in your exact situation and made it through. Keep us updated on how the legislative contacts go!
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lol ive seen some people just lie on those forms to avoid the headache but i wouldnt recommend it cuz they can come after u later for fraud if they find out
Absolutely DO NOT lie on your unemployment forms. Unemployment fraud can result in having to pay back all benefits with penalties, being disqualified from future benefits, and in some cases can even lead to criminal charges. Always report honestly, even if it means losing a week of benefits.
I went through almost exactly this situation 6 months ago after an emergency appendectomy. I was honest and reported that I couldn't work for the one week I was in the hospital and recovering. ESD did deny benefits for just that specific week, but my claim continued normally after that. The key things that helped me: 1) I had all my medical documentation ready (hospital discharge papers, doctor's note with return-to-work date), 2) I made sure to do my job search activities the week I was cleared to return to light duty, and 3) I focused my job applications on positions I could actually perform with my temporary restrictions. It did trigger a brief review where they asked for my medical records, but once I submitted them it was resolved within about 10 days. Don't stress too much - one week of medical inability shouldn't destroy your entire claim as long as you're honest and have documentation.
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UPDATE: All six weeks just changed to PAID!!!! The money isn't in my account yet but the status finally changed! Thank you all so much for your help and reassurance. I was seriously about to have a breakdown thinking I wasn't going to get anything after waiting almost 2 months. For anyone else who sees this thread with the same issue - just be patient, the system really does take a few days to update everything after you get that weird "disqualified but favorable decision" status.
Great news! The funds should be in your account within 24-48 hours, depending on your bank's processing time. Business days still apply, so if today is Friday, you might not see the deposit until Monday or Tuesday. Glad everything worked out for you!
Congratulations on getting it resolved! This is such a perfect example of why this community is so valuable - your experience will definitely help the next person who runs into this confusing "disqualified but favorable" status. The ESD system really needs better messaging to explain what's happening during these processing stages instead of showing contradictory information that sends people into panic mode. Enjoy that well-deserved payment!
Ravi Choudhury
Update us when you hear something! I'm curious how long it ends up taking for you.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to report soon. Thanks everyone for the advice and support.
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Katherine Shultz
I went through a similar situation last year and what finally worked for me was contacting my state senator's office. They have a constituent services team that can make inquiries on your behalf with Washington ESD. I was stuck in adjudication for 9 weeks with no communication, called my senator's office on a Friday, and by the following Wednesday I had a call from ESD with my approval. It's a free service and they're used to helping with unemployment issues. Worth trying if the phone system keeps failing you!
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