Can ESD appeals result in partial UI approval or is it all-or-nothing?

Appeals can definitely have nuanced outcomes! The judge can make several different decisions: 1. Full approval - overturning ESD's disqualification completely 2. Partial approval - granting benefits for specific weeks/periods while denying others 3. Modified eligibility - changing your benefit amount or starting date 4. Complete denial - upholding ESD's original decision I went through an appeal last year. The judge found that while I wasn't eligible for the first three weeks (because of a misunderstanding about job search requirements), I was eligible for all remaining weeks. So I received partial benefits. Make sure you bring documentation about your reduced hours. Constructive discharge (where they reduce hours so dramatically that it forces you to quit) is often treated differently than a voluntary quit.

ya appeals can go either way. my buddy got partial approval after his hearing. they said he was eligble from may but not april cuz of some training program he was in. OAH judges seem pretty fair from wat i heard

I just went through an appeal hearing last month for a similar situation. In my case, the judge decided I was eligible, but at a reduced weekly benefit amount based on some part-time earnings they recalculated. So yes, there are definitely middle-ground outcomes. BTW, when preparing for your hearing, focus on these key points: 1. Document the exact reduction in hours with dates 2. Any communications with your employer about the reduction 3. Evidence that you couldn't financially survive on the reduced schedule 4. Any attempts you made to resolve the situation before leaving Good luck with your hearing! Let us know how it goes.

back in 2022 i got patrail benefits from my appeal. they denied 4 weeks but aproved everything else. i had to pay back $2300 but got to keep the rest of my benefits. better than nothing i guess.

Have you been able to reach ESD directly to ask about possible outcomes? I've been trying to get through to them about my own issues for weeks with no luck - always disconnected or put on hold forever.

My cousin works for ESD (not in appeals though) and she says appeal decisions can be mixed. Sometimes they'll approve you but change your monetary determination or the effective date. Sometimes they'll deny some weeks but approve others. Depends on your specific circumstances and the evidence presented.

UPDATE: Had my hearing yesterday! It was actually less scary than I expected. The judge said they'll mail me the decision in 1-2 weeks. I explained about the reduced hours and showed my evidence. The employer didn't even show up! Fingers crossed!

Can I ask a related question? I'm in a similar situation but haven't filed my appeal yet. Does anyone know if the 30-day deadline to appeal is from the date on the determination letter or from when you actually receive it? My determination is dated April 12th but I didn't get it until April 22nd because of mail delays.