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Kaitlyn Otto
Just checking in - any updates on your claim? Has the governor's office expedite helped yet?
Thanks for checking back! I actually just saw movement in my portal this morning - my claim status changed from
That's amazing news! I'm so glad to hear your claim status is finally moving! It sounds like the governor's office intervention really did work. Please keep us updated on when you actually receive your first payment - I know there are others here who are considering the same route and would love to hear how it all works out. Fingers crossed everything processes smoothly from here! 🤞
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Mason Stone
I'm going through a similar situation right now - hostile work environment with constant harassment from my manager. After reading all these responses, I'm realizing I need to be much more strategic about documentation. I've been keeping mental notes but clearly need to start writing everything down with dates and times. Has anyone successfully used text messages or voice recordings as evidence, or is it mainly emails and written complaints that work best with Washington ESD? Also wondering if anyone knows how they handle situations where the harassment is more subtle - like constant micromanaging, unrealistic deadlines, or being excluded from meetings and communications.
Text messages can definitely be used as evidence if they're work-related and show the harassment pattern. For voice recordings, check Washington's recording laws first - it's a two-party consent state, so you might need permission. Even subtle harassment like what you're describing can qualify if you can show a pattern. Keep a detailed log of each incident - date, time, witnesses present, exactly what happened. Screenshot any relevant texts or emails immediately. The micromanaging and exclusion tactics are often called "creating a hostile work environment" and Washington ESD does recognize this as good cause if it's severe enough to make working conditions intolerable.
I've been in a similar situation and found that keeping a detailed written log was crucial - even for the subtle stuff. Document every instance of micromanaging (what task, what was said, when), being excluded from meetings (which meetings, who was there, how you found out), and unrealistic deadlines (what was asked, timeframe given, whether resources were provided). Screenshots of texts work well, but be careful with recordings - Washington is indeed two-party consent. One thing that really helped my case was showing the pattern of escalation over time. Also consider if any coworkers witnessed this behavior and might be willing to provide statements. The more you can show it's systematic rather than isolated incidents, the stronger your good cause argument will be with Washington ESD.
Emma Johnson
Document everything you can in writing - keep a detailed journal with dates, times, and exactly what was said or done. I went through something similar and the written record made all the difference with Washington ESD. For subtle harassment like micromanaging and exclusion, focus on showing the pattern over time rather than individual incidents. Screenshot any harassing texts immediately and save all relevant emails. If you decide to report to HR first (which can strengthen your case), do it in writing and keep copies of everything. Washington ESD will want to see that you tried to resolve the situation before quitting. Also, start your claim as soon as possible after quitting - don't wait weeks or months. The adjudication process can take a while, but having solid documentation from the start really helps your chances of approval.
This is really comprehensive advice! I'm just starting to deal with a similar situation and wondering - when you say "start your claim as soon as possible after quitting," does that mean you should file even before you have all your documentation together? I'm worried about filing too early and not having enough evidence, but also don't want to wait too long. Also, did Washington ESD give you any feedback during the adjudication process about what evidence was most convincing in your case?
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Sasha Reese
Just wanted to add my experience as someone who recently went through this exact situation! I got hit with the same ReliaCard withdrawal limit surprise last month when trying to get cash for moving expenses. The one-transaction-per-day rule at US Bank is so poorly communicated - I felt totally blindsided. What ended up working for me was a combination approach: I did the max ATM withdrawal early in the morning, then went to three different grocery stores throughout the day to get money orders. Each store let me get up to $1,000 in money orders using my ReliaCard as a debit card. The fees were only like $1.50 per money order, which was way better than dealing with cash advance fees at other banks. I also want to echo what others have said about switching to direct deposit - I made the change right after this incident and it's been so much less stressful. The 7-10 day processing time feels long when you're in the middle of a crisis, but it's totally worth it for peace of mind going forward. Really appreciate everyone sharing their workarounds in this thread. It's crazy that we have to figure out these solutions on our own when ESD could just explain the ReliaCard limitations clearly from the start!
This is such a comprehensive breakdown of how to handle the ReliaCard withdrawal mess - thank you! The multiple grocery store approach for money orders is brilliant and something I never would have thought of. It's honestly ridiculous that we as community members have to crowdsource solutions to basic problems that ESD should be explaining clearly when they issue these cards. Your point about the poor communication really hits home. When you're already dealing with the stress of unemployment and then can't access your benefits when you need them most, it adds such an unnecessary layer of anxiety. I'm so glad this thread exists because it's turning into a comprehensive guide that's way more helpful than anything ESD provides officially. I'm definitely going to save all these workarounds for future reference, and seriously considering the direct deposit switch after reading everyone's positive experiences. Thanks for taking the time to share your specific strategy - the timing details and fee information are super helpful for anyone else who finds themselves in this situation!
Carmen Vega
This entire thread has been incredibly eye-opening as someone who just started receiving unemployment benefits! I had no idea the ReliaCard had so many hidden restrictions. The fact that there's a one-transaction-per-day limit at US Bank branches but they don't clearly explain this when they send the card is honestly unacceptable. Reading through everyone's experiences and solutions has been a lifesaver though. The money order strategy seems like the most reliable workaround for large payments, and I'm definitely going to switch to direct deposit based on all the positive feedback here. It's frustrating that we have to rely on community knowledge to navigate these basic benefit access issues that ESD should be making crystal clear from the start. Thank you to everyone who shared their specific strategies and timing details - this thread should honestly be required reading for anyone getting a ReliaCard! Going to bookmark this for sure.
Mason Stone
•Absolutely agree - this thread has become an invaluable resource! As someone new to the ReliaCard system, I'm shocked at how many crucial details ESD leaves out of their initial communication. The one-transaction daily limit at US Bank should be prominently displayed, not buried in fine print that most people probably never read thoroughly. What really stands out to me is how this community has essentially created a comprehensive troubleshooting guide that's more useful than any official ESD documentation. The money order workaround, ATM timing strategies, direct deposit switch process - all of this practical knowledge came from people sharing their real-world experiences dealing with these frustrating limitations. I'm planning to proactively switch to direct deposit before I even encounter these withdrawal issues, thanks to everyone's advice here. It's unfortunate that we have to anticipate and work around these problems instead of having a straightforward benefits system, but at least we have this community knowledge to help navigate the maze of ReliaCard restrictions!
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Just went through this exact same situation moving from Oregon to WA in January! Here's what worked for me: I started online like everyone's saying, but the key is calling within 24-48 hours of filing your initial claim. Don't wait weeks like I did initially. When you call, specifically ask them to "initiate a combined wage claim with Oregon" and have your Oregon employer details ready (company name, dates worked, approximate quarterly wages). The agent I spoke with said they see this WA/OR situation constantly and it's a pretty straightforward process once they manually trigger the interstate request. My Oregon wages came back in about 10 days and increased my weekly benefit amount significantly. Good luck!
Nia Jackson
•This is exactly the kind of timeline info I was looking for! 10 days for the Oregon wages to come back isn't too bad. Did you have any issues with the quarterly wage amounts being different than what you expected, or did everything match up pretty well with your records?
Ravi Sharma
Pro tip from someone who just went through this exact process in February: Call ESD early in the morning (right when they open at 8am) or late in the afternoon around 4pm. Those seem to be the best times to actually get through. Also, when you do get connected, ask the agent to give you a confirmation number for the interstate wage request - this way you can reference it if you need to call back. The whole process took about 3 weeks for me from initial filing to getting my first payment with the Oregon wages included. The waiting is frustrating but it's worth it because my benefit amount was almost double what it would have been with just WA wages!
Grace Lee
•These calling time tips are gold! I've been dreading trying to get through but knowing specific times that work better makes me feel more confident about the process. Quick question - when you got your first payment with the Oregon wages included, did they also pay you retroactively for the weeks you were waiting for the interstate wage verification to complete?
Rajiv Kumar
Quick update on this issue: I'm seeing several similar reports this week. It appears there may be a system-wide delay in updating the Decision tab after disqualification statuses are applied. Important: If you reported ANY work during the week you were disqualified, carefully check if you provided: - Exact hours worked each day - Complete employer information - Correct gross earnings (before taxes) Many claimants are being auto-disqualified right now if the work details section is incomplete. You can often get this quickly resolved by calling, but as others have mentioned, reaching an agent is the challenge.
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Charlie Yang
•Update from my end: I FINALLY got through to ESD this morning after calling right when they opened. You were right - it was because I did that one-day gig. Since I'm normally a full-time employee, I entered the wrong employer type for the gig (I put it as regular employment instead of self-employment). The agent fixed it immediately and my payment is being processed now! Thanks everyone for the help!
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AstroAce
Glad to see you got it resolved @Charlie Yang! This is such a common issue and your experience highlights why it's so important to categorize work correctly when reporting. For anyone else dealing with this - if you did ANY type of gig work, contract work, or freelance work during your claim week, make sure you're selecting the right employer type. The system treats regular W-2 employment very differently from 1099/contractor work, and getting that wrong can trigger an automatic disqualification flag. Also want to echo what others said about calling right at 7:30am - that really is the sweet spot for getting through to an actual person at ESD.
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Malia Ponder
•This is really valuable information! I'm new to the unemployment system and had no idea there was such a difference between W-2 and 1099 work when reporting. It seems like the ESD system is pretty strict about these classifications. I'm wondering - is there anywhere on the ESD website that clearly explains these different employer types? It would be helpful to have a reference guide so people don't accidentally trigger these auto-disqualifications in the first place.
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