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i used that claimyr thing someone mentioned above when i couldn't get thru for 3 weeks straight. it worked but just know u gotta pay for it. seemed worth it to me tho cuz i was going crazy trying to talk to someone!
Thanks for confirming it works! I'm definitely considering it if I can't get through tomorrow morning. At this point, getting this fixed is worth the cost to me.
Just to close the loop on your question - yes, a properly filed Combined Wage Claim would potentially give you more weeks if your Oregon wages are substantial enough to impact your total. The good news is that if ESD approves your CWC request, they'll recalculate your claim and potentially backdate the adjustment, so you shouldn't lose any benefits you're entitled to. One more tip: when you get through to ESD, ask specifically for an agent who handles Combined Wage Claims. Not all agents are familiar with the process, and you want someone who knows exactly what to do.
Thank you for this additional information! I'll definitely ask for someone who specializes in Combined Wage Claims. I'm feeling so much more informed now thanks to everyone's help. I'll update here once I get through to ESD and hear what they say about my situation.
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btw something else to know - in the hearing they record EVERYTHING so speak clearly and don't interrupt the judge. i did that in mine and the judge got super annoyed. also have all your dates memorized because they'll ask specific questions about when you started/ended each job. good luck!!
One last thing to prepare for: Even after you address the voluntary quit from Company A using the purge period evidence, they will still examine whether your termination from Company B qualifies you for benefits. Make sure you're also prepared to discuss: 1. The exact reason for your termination from Company B 2. Any warnings you received prior to termination 3. Whether you violated any company policies 4. Any documentation of the termination reason If you were terminated for misconduct, you could still be disqualified regardless of resolving the Company A issue. Misconduct includes things like willful disregard of employer interests, violation of reasonable policies after warnings, dishonesty, etc. However, if you were terminated for performance issues despite your best efforts, inability to meet job requirements despite trying, or business reasons (layoff, reduction in force), these are NOT misconduct and shouldn't disqualify you.
Fortunately, I was terminated from Company B due to a reduction in force. They eliminated my entire department due to budget cuts. I have the termination letter stating this, so I should be OK on that front. I'm hoping once we get past the Company A voluntary quit issue with the purge period evidence, the Company B termination will be straightforward since it was clearly not misconduct.
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btw make sure ur doing ur job search activities EXACTLY right!!! i got denied because i didnt put phone numbers for 2 applications i submitted online. so stupid. had to appeal and it took FOREVER
This is an important point. The job search documentation requirements are very specific. For online applications where you don't have contact information, you should include the website URL, the company name, and any confirmation number or email you received. If you're just putting "applied online" without these details, they might disqualify you.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I was finally able to reach someone at ESD this morning (called right at 8am and only waited about 30 minutes). Turns out there was a discrepancy between my reported work history and what my employer reported. The agent was able to verify my information and override the hold on my claim. She said I should see approval within 48 hours! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.
That's great news! This is exactly why getting through to an actual person makes such a huge difference. Glad you got it resolved!
Perfect example of how something that takes weeks to resolve automatically can be fixed in minutes with human intervention. Glad you got through!
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This is a good reminder that there are escalation paths when your claim is stuck. In order of escalation:\n\n1. Regular ESD phone lines (888-318-6022)\n2. Submit a message through your eServices account\n3. Contact your state representative or senator\n4. Contact the governor's office\n\nFor those struggling to get through on the phone, calling right when they open at 8:00 AM often works best. Thursday and Friday tend to have slightly lower call volumes than early in the week.\n\nCongratulations on getting your issue resolved!
Seraphina Delan
be super careful with how u answer the weekly claim questions!! my boyfriend got fired from his warehouse job and his claim was pending forever until we realized he accidentally clicked YES to 'did you refuse any work' when he meant NO. small mistakes can trigger adjudication and then ur stuck for weeks. double check everything!!!
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Danielle Mays
•Oh no, I'm going to go back and check my weekly claim responses! I've been doing them half-asleep some mornings, so I hope I didn't make any mistakes. Thanks for the warning!
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Anna Kerber
After reading through your responses, I think you're dealing with a combination of issues: 1) A separation that requires adjudication due to potential misconduct allegations, 2) Possible delays due to involving both a staffing agency and school district, and 3) The normal ESD backlog. One thing worth mentioning - if your claim is approved and you're found eligible, you'll get paid for all those weeks you've been claiming while in pending status. So keep filing those weekly claims! If the Claimyr service helps you reach an agent, ask them to specifically check if your claim needs to be manually moved to an adjudicator's queue, and whether your employer(s) have responded to their separation questionnaire.
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Danielle Mays
•Thank you so much for this insight! That's a relief to know I'll get paid for the weeks I've been filing if approved. I'll make sure to ask those specific questions if I get through to an agent. This community has been so helpful - I was feeling completely lost in the ESD system.
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