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just wondering did u have a lawyer for ur appeal? i have one coming up and not sure if i need one
No, I represented myself. My case was pretty straightforward - they disqualified me because they thought I quit, but I had documentation proving I was laid off. The judge was fair and listened to my evidence. I think it depends on how complicated your case is.
thx! mine is kinda complicated so maybe i should get one
Just to add to my earlier comment - the ESD website won't update your weeks from 'disqualified' to 'paid' all at once. It's normal to see them change status in batches as they're processed. And sometimes they'll all update at once right before payment is issued. The important thing is having your appeal decision number and the date it was finalized ready when you call, as this helps them locate where your case is in the processing queue.
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To give you the official answer: You should file your weekly claim through the Sunday before you start work. During that claim, you'll need to answer "yes" to the question asking if you've accepted an offer of work, and provide the date you'll start. As long as you answer all questions truthfully, you're following the proper procedure. When you start work on Monday, you'll stop filing weekly claims. If for some reason your job falls through, you can restart your claim process, but you'd need to explain the gap in filing.
Thank you for the clear explanation! This is really helpful and gives me peace of mind about doing the right thing.
congrats on the new job!! what kind of retail management? i been looking for something similar
Thanks! It's assistant manager at a home goods store. I found it through Indeed after applying to about 40 different places. Retail hiring seems to be picking up a bit now for summer season, so hopefully you'll find something soon!
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lol i remember waiting 3 months for payments during covid and literally had to move back in w/ my parents...so glad those days r over!! the weird thing is sometimes my deposits hit tuesday night instead of wednesday morning. anyone else notice that?
Yes! This happens because some banks process incoming ACH transfers in the evening batch while others wait until the morning. So depending on your bank, you might see the deposit Tuesday evening even though ESD sent it for Wednesday. I have BECU and typically see mine Tuesday around 9pm.
UPDATE: You guys were right! My payment just hit my account this morning (Wednesday). Took exactly 15 days from when I first filed. Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance!
Great news! Glad it all worked out. Now that you're in the system, your payments should be regular and predictable each week as long as you keep filing your weekly claims and completing your job search activities.
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This seems to be a widespread issue today. I work with unemployment claimants and have received multiple reports about this exact problem. ESD is aware of the login issues and their IT team is working on it. For anyone experiencing this problem: 1. Try using a different browser (Firefox or Edge seem to work better than Chrome currently) 2. Clear your browser cache and cookies 3. Try incognito/private browsing mode 4. If none of these work, you can file your weekly claim by phone using the automated system at 800-318-6022 5. If you miss the deadline due to verified technical issues, you can request a backdate for your weekly claim with good cause I've also heard from claimants that logging in very early in the morning (5-6am) or late at night (after 10pm) sometimes works better when they're having system issues.
Thank you for this detailed response! The incognito mode suggestion worked for me. Do you know how long they expect the system issues to continue? I'm worried about next week too.
Glad to hear incognito mode worked for you! According to the ESD technical bulletin I received this morning, they expect to have this particular issue resolved by tomorrow afternoon. However, they're planning another system maintenance this weekend (Saturday night from 11pm to Sunday 2am), so there might be additional temporary issues during that time. I always recommend filing mid-week rather than waiting until the deadline when possible.
Is anyone else having a different problem where after finally getting logged in, the "File Weekly Claim" button just doesn't appear anywhere on the dashboard? I finally got past the password reset loop using incognito mode but now I can't find where to actually file my claim!
That usually means one of two things: either your benefit year has ended and you need to file a new claim, or there's an issue with your claim that needs addressing before you can file again. Check the "Alerts" section on your dashboard - it should tell you if there's a specific action needed. If there are no alerts, try clicking on the "Claim Summary" section, and you might find the weekly claim filing option there instead of on the main dashboard.
Wesley Hallow
THE WHOLE ESD SYSTEM IS RIGGED!!! I appealed an $8K overpayment in 2024 and waited FIVE MONTHS for a hearing, and the judge just rubber-stamped whatever ESD said!!! They claimed I didn't report some income but I HAD THE PROOF I DID and they still ruled against me. Now they're taking 25% of my paycheck AND charging interest!!! The appeal process is just for show - they ALWAYS side with ESD. Document EVERYTHING and record all phone calls (WA is a two-party state so tell them you're recording). The system is designed to frustrate you into giving up.
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Justin Chang
•I'm getting really worried reading all this. I have my hearing in two weeks for a similar amount. @profile2 - did you have a representative or attorney at your hearing? I'm wondering if I should get one...
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Jessica Suarez
•@profile5 You don't necessarily need an attorney for an ESD hearing, but it can help with complex cases. The Unemployment Law Project offers free/low-cost legal help for unemployment appeals: https://unemploymentlawproject.org/
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Brooklyn Foley
Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I called ESD today using that Claimyr service mentioned below (which actually worked!), and they confirmed what @profile1 said - no interest during the appeal process. The agent also let me know my hearing is tentatively scheduled for early November, about 4 months from when I filed the appeal. I'm going to start gathering all my documentation now. I'll update this thread after my hearing in case it helps anyone else going through this process.
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Jessica Suarez
•Good luck with your hearing! One more tip: the judge will often ask if you want to negotiate a settlement with ESD before the hearing starts. Sometimes they'll reduce the overpayment amount substantially if you agree not to contest it. Worth considering depending on how strong your case is.
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Brooklyn Foley
•That's really good to know! I'll definitely consider that option depending on what evidence ESD presents. Thank you!
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