I was in HR for years and saw hundreds of unemployment claims. Attendance issues alone rarely disqualify someone unless there's a clear pattern of willful misconduct. A few late arrivals and sick days don't usually meet that threshold. File your claim with confidence.

Final thought - even if you do get denied initially, don't give up. The appeal process exists for a reason and lots of people win on appeal. I've seen cases where ESD reversed their initial decision after hearing more details.

Update us when you hear back from Washington ESD! I'm curious how LLC cases are being handled lately.

Pro tip: when you file, be very clear in your application that you were a W-2 employee of your own LLC, not a contractor or owner drawing distributions. Use the exact language they expect to see.

Just want to add that if you're working for temp agencies or doing gig work, make sure those earnings are actually reported to Washington ESD. Sometimes that income doesn't count toward your base period if it's not properly reported as covered employment.

Thanks everyone for all the info in this thread! Really cleared up my confusion about the work requirements. Seems like the key thing is having enough total earnings in your base period, not how many hours per week you worked.

The whole system is designed to be confusing so people give up and don't claim benefits they're entitled to. Don't let them discourage you - if you worked and paid taxes, you deserve these benefits.

One last tip - if you get denied, don't give up. You can appeal the decision and sometimes they made mistakes in their initial review.

For what it's worth, 26 weeks is actually pretty standard. Most states offer between 12-26 weeks, so Washington is on the higher end. Could be worse.

Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum in Washington, no exceptions unless there's a federal extension program (which there isn't right now). Use the time wisely to find good work, meet all the job search requirements, and file your weekly claims on time. Good luck everyone!