Just checking back - were you able to contact ESD and get this resolved? Sometimes the 'Invalid' status can also appear if there's an identity verification issue, so if providing wage documentation doesn't solve it, that might be the next thing to check.

That's great news that you got through to ESD and they're processing your wage verification! For anyone else reading this thread who might be dealing with the same issue - it's really encouraging to see that the wage verification process does work when your employer is late reporting. Definitely keep us posted on how long it actually takes to update your claim status. I know a lot of people are dealing with similar situations right now and it helps to know the real timeline. Hope your benefits get processed smoothly from here!

I went through this exact same situation when I moved from Arizona to Washington last fall! That "ineligible pending" status is so misleading - I thought I was completely denied at first. What's happening is that Washington can only see your local wage history initially, so they're showing you as potentially ineligible until they can verify your out-of-state wages. The "no benefits available" message is definitely from an old claim in their system - ignore that part completely. Here's what worked for me: call ESD and specifically ask them to process a Combined Wage Claim including your California wages. Have your CA employer details ready (company name, employment dates, approximate wages earned). The whole process took about 3 weeks for me, but once they got my Arizona wage verification back, my status changed to eligible and I received all my back payments. Most importantly, keep filing your weekly claims even with the confusing status - you'll get paid retroactively once it's approved. The system is frustrating but it does work out in the end!

I'm going through this exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 10 days ago after moving from Colorado and got hit with that same confusing "ineligible pending" status. Like everyone else here, I was totally panicking at first because the system makes it sound like you're automatically denied. Reading all these responses has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea that I needed to specifically call and request a Combined Wage Claim for my Colorado wages. I just assumed they would automatically check all states! It's so frustrating how unclear the system is about this whole process. I'm definitely calling tomorrow morning to make sure they're processing a CWC for my out-of-state employment. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's such a relief to know this is a common issue that gets resolved eventually, even though the waiting is stressful when you're relying on these benefits to pay rent and groceries.

This thread should be pinned or something. So many people have this same question and worry about doing the wrong thing.

I went through this exact same situation a few months ago and was so confused! Like everyone else has said, you really do just stop filing weekly claims - there's no "cancel" button because the system doesn't work that way. Your claim stays open for the full benefit year just in case you need it again, which is actually pretty smart design once you understand it. Congratulations on landing the new job! The hardest part is behind you now.

Bottom line - if you have legitimate safety concerns or harassment issues, don't suffer in silence just because you're worried about unemployment eligibility. Document everything, try to resolve it through proper channels first, then file your claim with confidence. Washington ESD will do a fair investigation if you provide good evidence.

I've been following this discussion closely as someone who recently went through the Washington ESD good cause process myself. One thing I'd add is that timing really matters - don't wait too long after incidents occur to start documenting or to quit. Washington ESD does look at whether you acted reasonably promptly once conditions became intolerable. Also, if you do end up in adjudication, be prepared for very detailed questions about your specific situation. They really dig into whether you exhausted all reasonable alternatives before quitting. The process can be stressful but stick with it - legitimate cases do get approved even when employers contest them initially.

Update us on how it goes! Always curious to hear how these situations work out, especially for nonprofit employees since it comes up fairly often on here.

I went through almost the exact same situation last year! Got laid off from a local environmental nonprofit after 3 years and was super worried about unemployment eligibility. Turns out it was completely fine - filed through SecureAccess Washington and got approved within about 2 weeks. The nonprofit sector in Washington is pretty well covered under the unemployment system. Don't let the worry stress you out too much, just get your application in and let the system work. Most of the time these concerns turn out to be unfounded.