I've seen this scenario play out multiple times in different industries. The key is documenting that it was an economic layoff affecting multiple employees, not individual performance issues. Washington ESD should reverse their decision once they see the evidence.

Hope this gets resolved quickly for you. Unemployment system can be confusing but appeals often work when you have legitimate cases like this one.

Also remember you can only collect benefits for 26 weeks maximum in Washington, unless there are extended benefits available during high unemployment periods.

The monetary determination letter you get after filing will show exactly how they calculated your weekly benefit amount. Keep that letter because you'll need it if there are any issues later.

For what it's worth, I've been tracking my payments in a spreadsheet and Tuesday is 100% consistent for when Washington ESD processes them. Bank deposit timing varies but the processing is always Tuesday unless there's a holiday.

One more thing to keep in mind - if you're new to unemployment, your first payment might take longer than the normal schedule because they sometimes do additional verification for new claims.

i think the most important thing is just to apply and see what happens. the worst case scenario is they say no and you're in the same position you're in now. but if you qualify, you could be getting benefits while you look for your next job

Good luck with your application! Remember to keep detailed records of everything - your job search activities, any income you earn while collecting benefits, and all communications with Washington ESD. It makes everything easier if you need to provide documentation later.

Update us on what happens! I'm curious how the partial unemployment thing works out for you.

One more tip - when you're filling out your weekly claims, be super accurate about reporting any wages. Even small mistakes can cause issues and delays.