Can you get Washington ESD unemployment for job abandonment - confused about eligibility

I mentioned it a few times but they said the schedule was non-negotiable. I should have documented it better.

Documentation is huge for these cases. Washington ESD will want to see you made efforts to resolve the issue.

The scheduling was making it impossible to keep both jobs and I needed both to pay rent. Would that count as good cause?

It's a gray area. You'd need to show the employer was being unreasonable about scheduling accommodation.

How much does something like that cost? I'm already broke from not having income.

It's worth it when you consider how much unemployment benefits you could lose if your appeal gets denied due to lack of information.

Never heard of this but the phone situation with Washington ESD is absolutely terrible. Might be worth checking out.

That's not entirely accurate. Washington ESD does consider good cause situations even for job abandonment cases.

yeah right, good luck proving that. they'll find any excuse to deny benefits these days

I have some text messages where I asked about changing my availability. Would those help?

Absolutely. Any documentation showing you tried to work with them first strengthens your case significantly.

Make sure to submit everything during your initial application. Adding evidence later during appeals is harder.

6 weeks?? How am I supposed to survive that long without income?

You can still file weekly claims during adjudication. If approved later, you'll get back pay for those weeks.

Just make sure you meet all the job search requirements even during adjudication or you'll lose those weeks.

That's exactly why I mentioned Claimyr earlier. The regular phone lines are impossible but they can get you through to actual agents who can give you real updates.

I might have to try that. This uncertainty is killing me financially.

They did change my schedule without asking and refused to work with me on it. Would that count as significant change?

Possibly, especially if it affected your ability to maintain other employment or meet family obligations.

Schedule changes alone usually aren't enough unless they're extreme or violate your original hiring agreement.

More delays? This system seems designed to make people give up.

The penalty varies but it's usually 7-10 weeks of additional waiting. Plan accordingly.

I was honest on the application. Said I quit due to scheduling conflicts but didn't explain the whole situation.

You should be able to provide additional details during the adjudication interview. They'll ask for your side of the story.

The adjudication officer will ask specific questions about why you felt you had no other choice but to leave.

2 months is excessive even for adjudication. Have you tried reaching out through Claimyr? Sometimes you need an actual person to check what's holding things up internally.

never heard of it but at this point I'll try anything, the regular phone system is completely useless

How do I prove constructive discharge? The scheduling thing was frustrating but I'm not sure it rises to that level.

You'd need to show they knew the schedule changes would force you to quit and did it anyway, or that they were deliberately making your job impossible.

Constructive discharge is hard to prove unless there's clear evidence of intent to force you out.

When do they usually schedule these interviews? I filed two weeks ago and haven't heard anything yet.

Usually 3-4 weeks after filing, but it varies based on their workload. You'll get notice by mail or through your online account.

Good point. I've been filing them but it feels pointless when I know the claim is under review.

Better safe than sorry. Missing weekly claims is one of the biggest mistakes people make during adjudication.

And make sure you're doing your job searches too. They'll check that even for weeks you didn't get paid.

How long does the appeal process take? I can't handle months of uncertainty.

Appeals can take 2-3 months but you get backpay if you win. It's worth fighting if you have legitimate good cause.

That's fraud and terrible advice. Washington ESD cross-references wage databases and you'll get caught eventually. Stick to legitimate options.

whatever, the system screws people over anyway so why not level the playing field

Because fraud penalties include paying back benefits plus interest and potential criminal charges. Not worth the risk.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm going to gather my documentation and see what happens with the adjudication process.

Good luck! The process is frustrating but people do win these cases when they have legitimate reasons for leaving.

Are there free services that help with unemployment appeals?

Some legal aid organizations help with unemployment appeals, and there are services like the one mentioned earlier that can at least help you reach Washington ESD agents for information.

Yeah, being able to actually talk to someone who can explain the process makes a huge difference. The Claimyr thing I mentioned earlier really helped me understand what I needed to do for my appeal.