r/UnemploymentWA • u/Linda_Antonsson • 15d ago

In Progress... Appeal packet was delivered in mail *after* scheduled hearing date

I filed an appeal regarding a denied unemployment claim last month on April 16, and was informed a hearing would be scheduled at a later date.

Last week, May 13, I received a mailed packet "Legal Mail" from the OAH with information about my hearing and the process. The problem is that the hearing had been scheduled for May 5, the week earlier. Of course I was not aware it had been scheduled, so I had not attended the hearing the previous week. I did not receive any email or other notifications that it had been scheduled before getting the mail.

The packet was postmarked as shipped on April 23 with "Quadient First-Class Mail IMI", so it should have been delivered within a week but it was not. I don't know if there is any tracking that would provide proof that it was not delivered in time.

Is there anything I can do about this? I guess I should have been checking the website every day, but I assumed I would get an email when the hearing was scheduled. I'd appreciate any advice, thank you.

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u/SoThenIThought_ Admin for WEBA.Law, WA Unemployment Benefits 13d ago edited 13d ago

Hi there, are you still looking for help with this?

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u/drossdragon 15d ago

Call the OAH and explain what happened and ask to be rescheduled if possible.

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u/Subject_Use2774 15d ago

Can't you check your online portal for the appeal status? You may have to appeal the appeal and wait even longer. But you have a good case especially if you have informed delivery and or some date mark on the envelope or letter. An AI could help with this too for advice. Also never assume anything with unemployment they go by the book (usually) and don't make it easy to contact someone for a quick resolution. They love their mail procedures.