Missed my ESD reemployment virtual appointment - now what?

omg same thing happened to me last month!! they sent me this generic email and i thought it was just informational not an actual appointment lol. my benefits got put on hold for like a week but once i rescheduled it was fine

These reemployment services appointments are mandatory under Washington's UI requirements. They're designed to help with your job search and verify you're actively looking for work. Missing one usually triggers a hold on your claim until you reschedule and complete it. You need to contact WorkSource directly to reschedule - NOT the main ESD line. The regular ESD agents can't access the WorkSource scheduling system. Most WorkSource offices have their own direct phone numbers depending on which office you were assigned to for your appointment.

THEY DO THIS ON PURPOSE!!!!!! They make these emails super vague and bury the appointment info in the middle so people miss them, then they get to cut off your benefits for "non-compliance" and save money. I missed mine too and had to fight for 3 WEEKS to get my payments back. The system is designed to trick you into failing, I swear.

At these reemployment meetings, they cover several things: 1. Review your job search activities (so bring your job search log) 2. Discuss strategies for finding work in your field 3. Go over WorkSource resources available to you 4. Check if your resume needs updating 5. Sometimes they'll recommend workshops or training Call the WorkSource office listed in your appointment email immediately. Explain that you missed the appointment and need to reschedule ASAP. Be apologetic and stress that you want to comply with all requirements. Sometimes they can fit you in within 48 hours if they have cancellations. In most cases, your benefits will resume after you complete the rescheduled appointment, but there might be a 1-2 week gap depending on how quickly you can get in. The payment for the missed week may be retroactive, but that varies case by case.

If you're having trouble getting through to WorkSource to reschedule (they're often SUPER busy), you might want to try Claimyr. I was in a similar situation and couldn't get anyone to pick up for days. Used their service and got connected to WorkSource in about 20 minutes instead of spending hours redialing. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 It really helped me get my rescheduling sorted quickly instead of waiting forever.

i missed mine too back in january and yep they put my claim on hold immediately. had to call worksource directly and reschedule. the actual meeting itself was pretty easy, just 30 min zoom call where they check your job searches and tell you about services. bring your job search log and they'll want to see that youve been doing the 3 activities per week. not a big deal once you get it done but yeah the hold sucks while waiting

What's especially confusing is that there's like 5 different kinds of required ESD meetings. There's the initial interview, then RESEA meetings, then WorkSource check-ins, and sometimes job search reviews. I've been on unemployment since November and I'm still confused about which is which lol

Quick update question - were you able to reschedule your appointment? How did it go?