How long does appeal take for unemployment Washington ESD - timeline?

The appeal process can take anywhere from 6-12 weeks depending on how backed up they are. First you'll get a hearing scheduled, then you have to wait for the Administrative Law Judge's decision. I went through this last year and it took about 10 weeks total.

I'm in the same boat - filed my appeal 8 weeks ago and still waiting. This is ridiculous how long everything takes with Washington ESD.

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The whole system is broken. I've been waiting 3 months for my appeal hearing and they keep postponing it. Meanwhile I can't pay my rent.

One thing to keep in mind - make sure you're continuing to file your weekly claims even during the appeal process. A lot of people don't realize you have to keep doing that or you'll lose out on benefits if you win.

My appeal took 14 weeks total. Got my hearing, presented my case, and won. The judge was actually pretty fair and listened to my side of the story. Don't give up hope!

ugh the waiting is the worst part. I keep checking my account every day hoping for some update but nothing changes

For what it's worth, I was able to get through to Washington ESD using Claimyr and they actually gave me a better estimate of when my appeal would be heard. Much better than just waiting in the dark.

The appeal process is designed to wear you down and make you give up. They're counting on people just walking away from their rightful benefits.

My cousin went through this last year and it took 4 months total. But she got like $8000 in backpay when she won so it was worth the wait.

Just wanted to add - if you get a hearing scheduled, make sure you show up! Even if it's by phone. A lot of people miss their hearings and automatically lose their appeals.

Been there. The uncertainty is the hardest part. Just try to stay positive and keep pushing forward.

I work at a legal aid clinic and we help people with unemployment appeals. The timeline really varies but most cases get resolved within 8-16 weeks. The key is being persistent and not giving up.

Still waiting on my appeal from 3 months ago. Starting to think I'll never hear back from them.

The whole appeals process needs to be reformed. It shouldn't take months to get a simple hearing scheduled.

One more tip - if you haven't already, make sure you have all your documentation organized and ready. The hearing can happen pretty quickly once it's scheduled, so you want to be prepared.

My appeal took 11 weeks but I won and got full backpay. The judge was very thorough and fair. Don't lose hope!

check your mail regularly too - sometimes the hearing notices get lost or delayed in the mail

The waiting game is brutal but hang in there. Most people who have valid appeals do end up winning if they stick with it.

Update for anyone still following this thread - I finally got my hearing date! It's scheduled for next month. Used Claimyr again to confirm all the details with Washington ESD and make sure I'm fully prepared. Feeling much more confident now that I have a concrete date.