Hearing for school attendance issue - ESD requesting attendance records by 5pm

Yes, this is typically a good sign! When they request additional documentation after a hearing instead of making an immediate decision, it usually means they're considering approving your claim but need verification. Make sure you submit EXACTLY what they asked for - the complete attendance records, not just partial ones. If the school is being slow, explain the urgency - tell them it's for an unemployment hearing with a 5pm deadline. Also send the judge an email explaining if you're having trouble getting the records by the deadline.

i had something similar happen last year!! they asked for my work schedule after my hearing and then approved me a week later. good luck!!

DON'T get your hopes up too much!! I had a similar situation and they STILL denied me even after I sent everything they asked for!!! The whole system is rigged to deny claims - they just want more paperwork to find some tiny reason to disqualify you. Make sure EVERY SINGLE DATE matches perfectly with your previous statements or they'll use any inconsistency against you!!!!

I've been through 3 different ESD hearings and can confirm that asking for additional documentation is usually a positive sign. The judges don't waste time requesting more info if they've already decided to deny you. Just make absolutely certain you get those records in by 5pm - not 5:01pm. I would also include a brief cover letter explaining how your school attendance didn't interfere with your ability to accept full-time work (which is what they're actually concerned about).

when i was in school i got denied for ui but i was taking day classes maybe u took night classes? they care if ur available during business hours not if ur attending school at all

I had such a nightmare trying to reach anyone at ESD when I was going through my hearing process last month. Have you been able to get through to them easily? I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get connected to an actual ESD agent instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. It was super helpful for checking on my documentation status after I submitted it.

So I had a hearing about my school attendance back in 2023 and they also requested my records afterward. In my case they wanted to verify that I was actually available for work despite being in school. I ended up getting approved, but it took them about 10 days after I submitted the records to make the decision. One thing I learned - if you're having ANY trouble getting the records by 5pm, send an email explaining the delay and requesting an extension. They're usually reasonable about it as long as you communicate.

I went through something similar but mine was about a training program not regular school. The important thing ESD cares about is whether you were "able and available" for full-time work while attending school. If your classes were evenings/weekends and didn't interfere with typical work hours, you should be fine. My cousin works at ESD and says they're mainly looking for evidence that you couldn't have worked a regular job due to your class schedule.

Quick update - I got all the documentation submitted by 4:30pm with a cover letter explaining how my evening classes didn't affect my work availability. The school was actually super helpful once I explained the situation. Now I'm just nervously waiting for their decision! Thanks everyone for the advice and support!