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I successfully appealed a misconduct disqualification last year. Key was having witnesses and documentation. The phone hearing took about 45 minutes but it was worth it to get my benefits restored.
How long did the whole appeal process take from start to finish?
About 6 weeks total. Filed the appeal within 30 days, got scheduled for a hearing about 4 weeks later, then got the decision a week after that.
Bottom line - don't assume you're automatically disqualified. Washington ESD makes mistakes all the time. If you think you have a valid claim, file it and appeal if necessary. Just make sure you understand the requirements and document everything.
Good luck! Remember to keep detailed records of everything, including your job search activities.
And don't be afraid to use services like Claimyr if you can't get through the regular phone system. Sometimes you need professional help navigating the bureaucracy.
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Pro tip: if you're setting up a payment plan, make sure you get the agreement in writing. I had issues later when they claimed my payment amount was different than what we discussed over the phone.
Great advice, I'll make sure to ask for written confirmation of any payment plan terms.
Yes, always get payment plan agreements documented. Washington ESD should send you a written confirmation within a week of setting it up.
One more plug for using Claimyr if you need to call Washington ESD about this - I've recommended it to several people dealing with overpayments and everyone has had success getting through to the right department. The overpayment unit is actually pretty helpful once you reach them, it's just getting through that's the challenge.
Definitely going to try it this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info, feeling much less stressed about dealing with this now!
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The whole system is a nightmare. Took me 2 months to get my first payment because they kept asking for more documentation.
That's terrifying. What kind of documentation did they want?
Proof of wages, ID verification, work authorization - basically everything twice. Have copies of everything ready.
Don't let these horror stories scare you. Most claims go through fine if you fill everything out correctly the first time. Just be thorough and honest.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week once you get approved, even if you haven't heard anything yet.
And keep track of your job search activities from day one. You'll need to report them later.
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For anyone still dealing with this - don't wait too long to address it. There might be time limits on requesting retroactive payments, even for waiting week issues.
That's a good point. I better get on this soon.
I think you have up to a year to request back payments, but don't quote me on that.
This thread convinced me to check my own payment history. Sure enough, I'm missing my first week too! Guess I'll be trying that Claimyr service as well.
Same here! I never even realized I was missing that first week payment.
Glad this helped other people figure it out too. Hopefully we can all get this resolved soon.
Destiny Bryant
Thanks everyone for clarifying this. I was also confused and this thread answered my questions too.
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Carmella Popescu
•Glad I'm not the only one who was confused about this!
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Dyllan Nantx
Bottom line: Washington state eliminated the waiting week permanently. File your weekly claims and you should get paid for your first eligible week. If you need to talk to Washington ESD and can't get through, there are services like Claimyr that can help.
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Carmella Popescu
•Perfect. This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thank you all!
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Ana Rusula
•Happy to help. Good luck with your claim!
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