How to track ESD appeal status and find hearing date online?

It's confusing right? OAH (Office of Administrative Hearings) actually has a separate system from ESD. Once your appeal is transferred over, you'll get a letter in the mail with your hearing date and a docket number. About 7-10 days before your hearing, you should receive detailed instructions. You can also check your appeal status by calling OAH directly at 360-407-2700 or toll free at 800-583-8271. They're actually more responsive than ESD in my experience! If you're having trouble getting through to ESD to check if your appeal was properly submitted, I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to skip the phone queue. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Got me through to ESD in about 20 minutes when I was dealing with my appeal last month.

u dont log in thru ESD for ur appeal status. they mail everything 2 u. my hearing notice came like 3 weeks after i appealed. they also email sometimes but not always so check ur junk mail too

There are actually several ways to track your appeal: 1. OAH Portal: Once you receive your docket number in the mail (typically within 2-3 weeks), you can create an account on the OAH Portal at https://oah.wa.gov. This allows you to view all documents related to your case, including the hearing date. 2. Phone: Call OAH directly at 800-583-8271. Have your ESD claim ID and SSN ready to verify your identity. 3. Mail/Email: OAH will send all notices by mail, and sometimes by email if you've provided one. Make sure ESD has your current mailing address on file, as the initial hearing notice is always sent by regular mail. If you've moved recently, update your address in your eServices account immediately. You should continue filing your weekly claims during the entire appeal process, even though you're being denied. If you win your appeal, you'll receive back payments for all eligible weeks.

I went through this NIGHTMARE last year. Lemme tell you, the system is DESIGNED to be confusing!! When I appealed my disqualification, I waited 4 WEEKS with ZERO information. Kept checking eServices - nothing. Called ESD a million times - either busy signals or disconnected after waiting for hours!! Finally got my hearing notice in the mail and it was scheduled for just 5 DAYS LATER!! Barely had time to prepare!!! Make sure you're checking your mail EVERY DAY and don't trust their online system to show anything useful. The whole appeal process is separate from the regular ESD system. And yeah, keep filing those weekly claims even though they're denied. I almost stopped because it felt pointless but then my appeal judge told me I would've lost all those weeks if I'd stopped filing. The system is RIGGED to make people give up!!!

my sister had her appeal last month and she said they do everything thru mail not online. she got her letter like 2.5 weeks after she filed her appeal. don't forget to keep doing your weekly claims while you wait

The appeal process for unemployment in Washington is managed by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), which operates independently from ESD. Here's the official process: 1. After you file an appeal, ESD transfers your case to OAH. 2. OAH will mail you a Notice of Hearing with your docket number, hearing date/time, and judge's name. This typically takes 2-4 weeks to arrive. 3. Once you have your docket number, you can create an account on the OAH portal (https://oah.wa.gov) to access your case documents. 4. The OAH portal is where you can upload evidence, see all notices, and check for updates to your hearing. 5. If you need to check if your appeal was received before getting the official notice, you must call OAH directly at 800-583-8271. There is unfortunately no way to check your appeal status through your ESD eServices account, as they are completely separate systems. ESD's involvement essentially ends once they transfer your case to OAH. Keep in mind that most communication from OAH comes through regular mail, so ensure your address is current. And as others have mentioned, continue filing weekly claims throughout the appeal process.

One thing I forgot to mention - make sure to keep a paper copy of your appeal confirmation if you received one when you submitted it. I always take screenshots of confirmation pages too. Helps if there's any dispute about whether you filed on time.

I totally thought the same thing when I filed my appeal! I kept refreshing my eServices page hoping to see some update. The mail part is so old school, I almost missed my hearing notice because it looked like junk mail. If you're really worried about missing something, try calling OAH directly at 800-583-8271. Sometimes they can tell you if they've received your appeal from ESD and if a hearing date has been scheduled yet.

Just went through this exact same process a few months ago! The waiting period is definitely the worst part because you feel like you're in limbo with no information. Here's what helped me stay sane: 1. Set up a daily routine to check your mail at the same time - I made it part of my morning coffee routine so I wouldn't obsess over it all day. 2. While you're waiting, use the time to organize ALL your documentation. Create a timeline of events, gather pay stubs, save any relevant emails or texts from your employer, and write down your version of what happened while it's fresh in your memory. 3. If you haven't already, make sure your address is updated everywhere - not just ESD but also your bank, phone company, etc. You don't want the hearing notice going to an old address. The good news is that once you get that first letter from OAH, the process becomes much clearer. The OAH portal is actually pretty user-friendly compared to ESD's system. Hang in there - the waiting is the hardest part!