How long after Washington ESD unemployment appeal hearing to get decision?

Thanks! That's what I was hoping to hear. Do they email the decision or just mail it?

They mail it to your address on file. You can also check your SecureAccess Washington account online - sometimes it shows up there first.

18 days isn't too bad. Yeah I'm definitely keeping up with the weekly claims. Did you win your appeal?

Yes I did! Got all my back pay too. Took another week or two after the decision for the payments to actually hit my account though.

Never heard of that service. Is it legit? I've been trying to call Washington ESD for weeks with no luck.

Yeah it's totally legit - claimyr.com. I was skeptical at first too but it actually worked. They handle all the calling and waiting for you.

I used them too when I had issues with my adjudication. Worth every penny to actually talk to a human at Washington ESD instead of getting hung up on constantly.

3 weeks is getting into the longer range. Have you tried calling to check on the status?

Tried calling dozens of times but can never get through. The phone system is a nightmare.

That's exactly why I mentioned Claimyr above - they'll keep calling until they get through for you. Might be worth checking out.

You need to file those missed weeks ASAP. Washington ESD usually gives you some leeway but you don't want to risk it. Log into your account and see if you can still file for those weeks.

ok will do that tonight. thanks for the heads up

5 weeks is definitely on the longer side. Have you tried contacting them to check on the delay?

Can't get through on the phone. Sent multiple messages through SecureAccess Washington with no response. System is broken.

This is exactly the kind of situation where Claimyr helps. They'll keep calling until they reach someone who can check on your appeal status.

Congratulations! That's awesome news. The back pay should hit your account pretty quickly now.

Great to hear! Winning an appeal is such a relief. Enjoy that back pay when it comes in.

So jealous! Still waiting on mine. At least I know they're processing them.

Good advice! I had everything in a folder ready to go. Being prepared definitely helped.

Yeah lesson learned for me. Now I keep copies of everything in one place.

I know exactly what you mean. The financial stress while waiting is brutal.

At least you got a good outcome though. Gives me hope for my own appeal.

Yes you can work part time, just make sure to report all earnings on your weekly claims. Won't hurt your appeal at all.

Perfect, thanks! I'll take the work then. Need some income while waiting.

Don't read too much into their demeanor during the hearing. Mine seemed tough too but I still won. They have to ask hard questions to get all the facts.

i hope youre right. just felt like they had already made up their mind

Yes, you can appeal to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals if you lose at the hearing level. But the standards get more strict - they mainly look for legal errors rather than re-examining the facts.

Good to know there's another option. Hopefully won't need it but nice to have a backup plan.

I totally understand that feeling. The uncertainty is almost worse than the financial stress.

Exactly! At least with a decision you can plan accordingly.

Like I mentioned earlier, Claimyr at claimyr.com is really the only reliable way I've found to actually talk to someone. They handle all the calling and waiting for you.

I'll check that out. Tired of wasting hours trying to get through.

Great reminder! I kept filing the whole time and it made getting back pay much smoother.

Yeah it's tedious but so important to maintain that record.

Yes, they get notified and have the right to participate in the hearing. Whether they actually show up depends on the employer - some do, some don't.

Mine showed up unfortunately. But I still won so don't let that discourage you.

Don't assume that! Mine took over 2 weeks and I won. The timing doesn't necessarily indicate the outcome.

Thanks for the reassurance. This waiting game is brutal.

That's great advice! I did some online training courses while waiting. Made me feel more productive.

Exactly! Better than just sitting around worrying about the decision.

Glad it helped! This community is great for support during these stressful times.

Definitely! Will pay it forward when I get through my own appeal process.