Missed WorkSource appointment - now disqualified for one week only?

same EXACT thing happened to me last month!!! missed my appt bc my kid was sick and i had to take him to urgent care. the disqualification should ONLY be for that one week. keep filing ur weekly claims and you'll get benefits again for next week. ESD is crazy strict abt these worksource things

Based on what you've described, your situation is what ESD calls a "single week disqualification" due to a WorkSource non-compliance issue. This means: 1. You will not receive benefits for the week in which you missed the appointment 2. You should absolutely continue filing your weekly claims 3. Benefits should resume for the following week (assuming you meet all other eligibility requirements) The key here is to not miss ANY future WorkSource appointments, as multiple compliance issues can lead to longer disqualification periods or even claim cancellation. Make sure you've added their contact information to your phone and set multiple reminders for future appointments. If you want to double-check your status, you can always call ESD directly to confirm exactly when your benefits will resume.

You should reach out to your WorkSource specialist and ask them to schedule a new appointment. Don't wait for them to contact you - taking initiative shows good faith compliance with the program requirements. Document this contact attempt as well, just to protect yourself.

i missed 2 appointments in a row once and ended up COMPLETELY disqualified for like a month until i appealed. take this seriously! one missed appointment isnt the end of the world but don't make it a habit!

yea had to file a formal appeal with OAH (Office of Administrative Hearings) and had a phone hearing with a judge! took about 5 weeks to get resolved and i won but it was STRESSFUL

If you're having trouble getting through to your WorkSource specialist again, I'd recommend using Claimyr to connect with ESD directly. I was in a similar situation with missed appointments and needed clarification on my claim status. Spent days trying to get through using the regular number. Used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to an actual ESD agent within 25 minutes - they were able to confirm my claim status and tell me exactly when my benefits would resume. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Seriously saved me so much frustration when I was worried about my benefits.

I HATE how they treat us like children with these mandatory WorkSource appointments!!! I've been working for 22 YEARS and suddenly I need someone to teach me how to find a job?? And then they disqualify you over a PHONE CALL? The whole system is designed to discourage people from collecting benefits they're ENTITLED TO. They don't care that we paid into this system our entire working lives. And btw anyone notice how they're SUPER QUICK to disqualify you but take FOREVER to process appeals or fix their own mistakes?? 🤬

Thanks everyone for the advice! I just contacted my WorkSource specialist again and requested a new appointment. They scheduled me for next Wednesday and confirmed that as long as I attend that one, I should only lose this one week of benefits. Definitely setting multiple calendar reminders this time!

does anybody know if attending an in-person workshop at WorkSource counts the same as the individual appointments? i'm trying to get ahead of my requirements lol

Just wanted to add that if you're still having trouble reaching your WorkSource specialist, you can also try logging into your WorkSource account online to see if there are any available self-service options for rescheduling. Some locations allow you to reschedule through the portal without having to play phone tag. Also, if you have any documentation about why you missed the original appointment (like medical records if you were sick), it might be worth mentioning that when you attend your new appointment - sometimes they'll make a note in your file that could help if there are ever future scheduling conflicts.