Denied ESD benefits after quitting job - worth appealing after 2 month wait?

Yes, 100% appeal it! The fact that you had a hostile work environment IS potentially good cause, but you need to document it properly. In your appeal, include any evidence like: - Emails or texts showing the hostile conditions - Names of witnesses who can verify your claims - Dates/times of specific incidents - Any HR complaints you filed - Medical documentation if the stress affected your health The burden of proof will be on you to show that any reasonable person would have quit under those circumstances. Don't miss that appeal deadline!

I went through something similar last year. When you appeal, make sure you emphasize that you had "good cause" to quit - that's the exact phrase ESD looks for. Also important to show you tried to resolve the issues before quitting (like talking to supervisors). The OAH hearing will likely be by phone, and they'll ask very specific questions about why the work environment was intolerable. Preparation is key.

I DONT TRUST ESD AT ALL!!! They make EVERYTHING difficult and take FOREVER just to deny people. My sister went through 3 APPEALS before finally winning. The system is designed to wear you down so you'll give up!!! They denied me twice before approving my claim. The entire appeals process is a JOKE but you gotta do it if you need the money.

When I went through my appeal after quitting, I actually printed out the specific ESD regulations about what constitutes "good cause" and highlighted the parts that applied to my situation. The key part is proving that: 1. The conditions were so bad that any reasonable person would quit 2. You attempted to resolve the issues before quitting 3. You had no reasonable alternatives The judge seemed impressed that I knew the specific regulations. I think that made a big difference in winning my appeal. Don't get discouraged!

i quit my job cuz of harassment and got denied to. ended up getting another job before my appeal hearing so i just let it go. ESD is so backed up it takes forever for everything. some ppl i know r still waiting from december claims

If you decide to appeal (which you should), trying to talk to an actual ESD agent about your case can be nearly impossible right now. I wasted days trying. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual human at ESD within 25 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent was able to explain exactly what I needed for my appeal and what to expect at my hearing. Totally worth it just to get some clarity on the process.

One more important thing - when you file the appeal, you can request a copy of your claim file. Do this! It will show you exactly what your employer said about why you left. My employer completely misrepresented what happened, and seeing their statement helped me prepare specifically to counter their claims during the hearing.

i know someone that appealed and won but they had documentation from their doctor saying the job was affecting their mental health. do u have anything like that?

Don't forget that even if you appeal, you need to keep filing your weekly claims! Many people miss this. Even if your initial claim is denied, if you win on appeal, they'll pay you for all those weeks - but ONLY if you filed claims for them. It's easy to get discouraged and stop filing, but that's a big mistake.