Need urgent advice for my ESD appeal hearing - legal questions

Don't rely on private messages for something this important. I went through an appeal last year and won after being disqualified for a similar reason. Here's what helped me: 1. Document EVERYTHING about your schedule change - dates, who told you, what was said 2. Get evidence of your previous childcare commitments 3. Gather any emails/texts where you explained you couldn't work those hours 4. Write down a timeline of events to keep your story straight 5. Practice explaining your case clearly in 2-3 minutes The judge will want to hear that you made reasonable efforts to preserve your employment before quitting. Be specific about what options you explored before leaving.

Hey I went thru something similar in january and can tell u the most important thing is to talk SLOW and answer ONLY what they ask nothing extra!!! Those judges will twist ur words if u ramble. Also they record everything. Make sure u have ur work history dates memorized and know exactly how many hours they changed on u. My hearing was over the phone and it was actually easier than i thought it would be!!!

I used to volunteer at the Unemployment Law Project, and while I can't offer legal advice, I can share some general information about constructive quit cases. When an employer makes a substantial change to your working conditions (like a major schedule change), and you resign as a result, this can sometimes qualify as a "constructive discharge" rather than a voluntary quit. For your appeal, you'll need to prove: 1. The schedule change was substantial (more than 25% different) 2. It created a genuine hardship (childcare issues qualify) 3. You attempted to resolve the issue before quitting Bring documentation showing your original schedule, the proposed new schedule, proof of your childcare commitments, and any communication showing you tried to find a solution with your employer. Washington is generally favorable toward workers in these types of cases if you can demonstrate the change was unreasonable.

wat ever u do DONT TRUST ESD!!! they will say anything to deny ur claim bcuz they dont want to pay. i got denied 3 times b4 i won my appeal. bring EVERYTHING to the hearing even if u think its not important. and if the judge asks something u dont know just say "i dont recall" dont try to make stuff up they catch that!!!

Im in the same boat have a hearing next week!!!! So nervous i cant sleep

After trying for WEEKS to reach someone at ESD about my appeal, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a real person at ESD. Was able to ask questions about my hearing process and what evidence I needed. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Might be worth trying if you need to get specific questions answered before your hearing date.

I'm an HR professional, and I can tell you that your situation sounds like what we call a "constructive discharge" in employment law. When your employer changes working conditions in a way that makes it impossible for you to continue working, it's not truly a voluntary quit. A few tips for your hearing: - Keep your testimony focused on FACTS rather than emotions - Be specific about dates and times of schedule changes - Explain exactly why the new schedule made continued employment impossible - Describe any attempts you made to negotiate an alternative schedule - Bring written documentation of everything BUT - be aware that if you were hired with the understanding that you might need to work various shifts, your case may be weaker. The judge will consider whether schedule flexibility was a known condition of employment from the beginning.

One more important thing based on my experience - make sure to submit all your evidence at least one week before the hearing! There's a deadline and if you miss it, the judge might not accept your documents. You can email them to OAH or upload through their portal. Also, write out a clear timeline of events and practice explaining your case in a logical order. The judges really appreciate when people are organized and to-the-point.