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One more thing - make sure you're meeting the job search requirements even while your claim is pending. Washington ESD can audit your job search activities retroactively.
Yes! Keep track of every application, job fair, networking event, etc. They can ask for this information at any time.
The job search requirement is 3 qualified job search activities per week in Washington state. Make sure you understand what qualifies as a valid search activity.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now - filed my claim 7 weeks ago and still showing pending with no updates. What's really frustrating is that I can't even tell if there's a problem or if it's just slow processing. I've tried calling multiple times but like others mentioned, it's nearly impossible to get through. At this point I'm considering trying that Claimyr service people have mentioned just to get some answers. The financial stress of waiting this long without any communication from Washington ESD is really taking a toll. Has anyone had success with any other methods for getting status updates?
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Update: I attended my WorkSource appointment today. For anyone else who gets one of these letters, here's what happened: It was about an hour long, first in a group setting where they explained all the services (job search help, training opportunities, workshops) and then we had individual meetings with a counselor. They reviewed my job search activities so far and suggested some industries I hadn't considered that match my skills. They also scheduled me for a resume workshop next week. Overall not as stressful as I feared and actually somewhat helpful!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad to hear it was helpful. The resume workshops can be particularly valuable - they often have insights about what employers in your area are specifically looking for. Make sure to keep documenting your job search activities each week (the 3 required activities) separate from these WorkSource appointments.
I'm new to unemployment benefits and just received a similar WorkSource appointment letter. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful! Quick question - do they provide any assistance with interview skills or just job searching? I haven't interviewed in over 5 years since I was at my last job for so long, and I'm feeling pretty rusty. Also, should I bring anything specific besides my job search log that was mentioned earlier?
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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.
That's such great news! I'm so glad Claimyr worked for you and that you got an agent who understood the urgency. Having that direct callback number is huge - definitely use it if you don't see movement by Friday. The 48-72 hour timeframe for hardship review sounds way more reasonable than waiting weeks more. Keep us posted on how it goes! And good call on the DSHS application too - even if your UI comes through, having that backup rental assistance could really help you get caught up and stable again.
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Hope this helps future people too who are wondering about timing. This is exactly the kind of info I wish I had when I first filed.
Agreed, these timing questions come up a lot. Good to have realistic expectations.
I'm in week 2 of waiting myself and this thread has been super reassuring! It's so stressful when you don't know what's normal timing. The advice about continuing to file weekly claims is especially important - I almost forgot to do that this week thinking I should wait for approval first. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it really helps to know we're not alone in this waiting game.
Mateo Rodriguez
Thanks for posting this question OP! I'm in the exact same boat - just got hired and was stressed about how to properly end my claim. This thread has been super informative and now I feel confident about filing my final weekly claim correctly.
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Connor O'Neill
•So glad this was helpful for you too! It's nice to know I'm not the only one who was confused about the process. Good luck with your new job!
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Mateo Rodriguez
•Thanks, you too! Here's to both of us being successfully employed and off unemployment!
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GalacticGuru
Just wanted to add one more important tip - make sure to keep all your documentation from your job search and final claim filing for at least a year after you close your claim. I had Washington ESD audit my claim 8 months after I ended it (they do random audits) and I was so glad I had kept all my records. Screenshots of your final weekly claim, copies of job search logs, documentation of your start date, etc. It only took them a few days to clear the audit because I had everything organized, but without those records it could have been a nightmare.
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