r/UnemploymentWA • u/SoThenIThought_ Admin for WEBA.Law, WA Unemployment Benefits • 8d ago
Hi All, I am here until about 3:30 pm
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u/Melanin-Blackbry3350 8d ago
I applied for benefits April 18. It has now been six weeks and I am in the adjudication process. I am in the adjudication process for Amazon. I was let go there due to negative unpaid time and I also have available benefits from my job prior to that, but I was let go of for medical reasons due to absences and I was wondering what the probability is for me to be approved for benefits. I called the governors office today and got the case escalated however they just escalated it to a adjudicator and assigned someone to view the case and decide eligibility. Thank you in advance.
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u/SoThenIThought_ Admin for WEBA.Law, WA Unemployment Benefits 8d ago
you were fired for excessive absence - how much/many? in how much time?
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u/Melanin-Blackbry3350 8d ago
Yes, due to medical reasons and FMLA however, the paperwork that I submitted was denied, and that was the reason reasoning for me, not having the UPT time because the paperwork wasn’t acceptable and their terms
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u/SoThenIThought_ Admin for WEBA.Law, WA Unemployment Benefits 8d ago
Sorry - Are you saying that there was a material deficiency in that form? Do to you remember what is was?
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u/Melanin-Blackbry3350 8d ago
They wanted me to have paperwork that explain the diagnosis of which some information I felt should not be shared. It was to private and sensitive, and because those things weren’t included in the doctors note they denied the case for the leave
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u/SoThenIThought_ Admin for WEBA.Law, WA Unemployment Benefits 8d ago
Okay... I have never heard that one because HIPAA prevents The vast majority of unauthorized releases
So are you still trying to fix this or have you given up? Because you simply stated that you're not going to comply with what they want you to give them for a paid leave claim
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u/Melanin-Blackbry3350 8d ago
I’ve already been let go so it’s too late to comply at this point. I have several medical issues that took presidency over my attendance. I had coworkers advise me they never had to state the reason and it was all based on the agent that was handling the claim. I’m just wondering my likelihood to be approved for UI
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u/SoThenIThought_ Admin for WEBA.Law, WA Unemployment Benefits 8d ago
Well I don't think the coworkers had your financial longevity yet heart when they suggested for you to do something that's definitely illegal - and may affect the doctor because they are have their assigned signature on some document that is only a partial authorization
Yes they all do get reviewed. Yes they do off to be complete reasons with all paperwork attached
Next time around let's get together sooner as I have been here for 6 years doing the same stuff
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u/weirdchewinggum 8d ago
i am so tired of being unemployed. my benefits just ran out and still havent received a job offer. hope you're having a great day.
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u/Master_Ad_1884 8d ago
I applied for benefits at the end of March and noted I was completing a masters. I had completed my course work but still have a thesis to write. It was flagged for review because of the school thing. Since then I’ve been applying to countless jobs and filing weekly employment claims. Kept my log ready in case anyone looks at my case.
But how long is the average time for this kind of thing? I had savings which really helped me weather the storm so far but I’m getting scared.
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u/Intelligence_Gap 7d ago
I applied in mid-late March, have no special considerations and have still heard nothing
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u/Brinzy 8d ago
Hi - about how long is the time from applying to receiving an answer about benefits?
I applied February 26th, and I was asked for more information about an employer early March. I uploaded pay stubs and W2s for my out-of-state employer on March 11th. I followed up on March 27th to try to get more info.
I received a message on April 8th from an individual who said I needed to upload more pay stubs. I provided these on April 10th. She confirmed receipt on April 16th and said they would be downloaded and attached to my claim. It’s been silence ever since.
I provided documentation confirming my separation from my last employer as well as my SF-8 from my federal employer. So, I think I would qualify for benefits. But I haven’t even been told no. Do I just need to wait?
Thank you!