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I'm curious how this turns out. Please update us after your hearing if you can. These stories help other people going through the same thing.
I'll definitely post an update. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck with your hearing! It sounds like you have a solid case if you can document the hostile work environment and your attempts to resolve it. Stay calm and stick to the facts.
Thank you! I'm still nervous but feel much better about my chances after reading all these responses.
If you need help getting through to Washington ESD about anything else related to your case, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. They were a lifesaver when I needed to speak with someone about my appeal status.
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My friend thought she didn't need to job search during furlough and got her benefits cut off. Had to appeal and everything. Don't risk it - just do the searches.
Appeals take forever too. Much easier to just follow the rules from the start.
Definitely not worth the risk. I'll stick to the job search requirements.
Been furloughed twice in the last 3 years and learned this the hard way. Washington ESD doesn't care about your employment status - if you're claiming benefits, you follow all the rules. Period.
Yep, learned the same lesson. They're not flexible about exceptions.
Got it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Good luck with your appeal! Sounds like you have a solid case. The waiting is horrible but try to stay positive.
Thank you! This thread has been really helpful and encouraging. At least I know what to expect now.
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Also remember you have to do job search activities even while your claim is being processed, so start keeping track of where you apply from day one.
It's 3 job search activities per week in Washington. Can be applications, interviews, networking events, etc. Keep good records.
And register with WorkSourceWA if you haven't already. That's a requirement too.
Filed mine 3 days after being laid off and regretted waiting even that long. Every single person I talked to at Washington ESD said the same thing - file immediately. There's literally no downside to filing early.
That seems to be the universal advice. Thanks everyone, really helpful thread!
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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If your claim gets stuck in adjudication like mine did, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier is actually really helpful for getting updates. The regular ESD phone lines are useless but they got me through to someone who could explain what was happening with my claim.
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Ryder Everingham
•How long did your adjudication take?
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Seraphina Delan
•About 5 weeks total, but at least I knew what was going on instead of just waiting and wondering.
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Jabari-Jo
Just remember that even if you fill everything out perfectly, there might still be delays. The system is overwhelmed and understaffed. Be patient but persistent if you need to follow up on anything.
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Kristin Frank
•This is so true. I had a perfect application and it still took 4 weeks to get my first payment. The system is just slow right now.
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Ryder Everingham
•At least I know what to expect now. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
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