How do I know if I won my unemployment appeal - waiting for Washington ESD decision

Thanks! Do they post it online first or does the mail come first? I check my account like 10 times a day lol

Usually they update the online account within a day or two of mailing the physical letter. So if you're checking obsessively, you'll probably see it online first.

4 weeks?? I don't think I can wait that long without knowing. Did you get back pay when you won?

yeah I got all my back benefits from when they originally denied me. it was like $4800 total

Interesting, never heard of that. Did it actually work for you? I've been trying to call ESD for days.

Yeah it worked great. I was skeptical at first but got through within like 20 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks on my own.

How much does something like that cost? Sounds too good to be true

What does remanded mean exactly? Is that good or bad?

Remanded means the judge found issues with how ESD originally handled your case and is sending it back for them to look at again. It's not a win or loss, just means more waiting unfortunately.

Yes! I keep replaying everything I said wondering if I messed something up

same here, kept thinking about all the things I should have said differently

That would be such a relief. I've been barely scraping by for months now.

I know it's tough. The good news is if you do win, that back pay can really help catch up on bills.

Good tip! I haven't been checking messages, just looking at claim status

Yeah the messages section sometimes has more detailed updates about where things stand in the process

Really? How long do you have to file another appeal?

I think it's 30 days from the date on the decision letter, but don't quote me on that

That's correct, 30 days to appeal to the Board of Appeals if you disagree with the administrative law judge's decision.

I might try that. I've been calling the regular number for 2 weeks straight with no luck

Yeah the regular number is basically impossible. This actually connects you to a real person who can look up your case.

Easier said than done! What was your appeal for if you don't mind me asking?

They said I quit voluntarily but I was actually laid off. Had to get my old manager to testify at the hearing.

Thanks for the encouragement. Some days I feel like I'll never get through this process.

I know exactly how you feel. It's exhausting fighting for benefits you're entitled to.

Wait, should I be filing weekly claims even though I'm currently disqualified?

Check with ESD on that one. Some people are told to keep filing during appeals, others aren't. Don't want to give you wrong info.

Generally you should continue filing weekly claims during an appeal unless ESD specifically told you not to. Better safe than sorry.

2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried calling to check on it?

I've called probably 100 times. Either can't get through or they just say it's 'in process' with no timeline.

That's exactly when something like Claimyr is worth it. At least you can get a real person to look into the delay.

That's something I guess. At least I'll know where I stand instead of this limbo.

Exactly. The not knowing is probably worse than a bad decision at this point.

True, I did get my hearing pretty quickly. Only waited about 6 weeks for that.

yeah that's actually pretty fast these days. hopefully the decision comes soon too

Thanks for the perspective. I'm trying to prepare myself for either outcome.

That's smart. Having a plan for both scenarios helps with the anxiety.

Mine didn't give any timeline. Just said I'd receive a written decision 'in due course' whatever that means.

Yeah they're probably being more cautious about giving timeframes since everything got so backed up

I check it constantly lol. Good to know it might show up any time of day or week.

Yeah it's not like they only update during business hours. Could be anytime.

Wow that's amazing! I might have to try it too. So nerve-wracking waiting.

Glad it worked for you too! It's definitely worth it when you really need to talk to someone.

Yeah I was skeptical but desperate. Definitely recommend it for anyone struggling to get through.

Thanks, I needed to hear that. Some days I feel like I should have done more to prepare.

Second-guessing yourself won't change anything now. You presented your case and that's what matters.