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Update us on how your claim goes! I'm in a similar situation and would love to hear how the process works out for you.
Will do! Planning to file this weekend and I'll post an update once I hear back from Washington ESD. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.
Good luck! Sounds like you have a solid case with all your documentation.
I went through something very similar about 6 months ago. Got fired from my retail job for missing work due to a severe migraine condition that flared up multiple times. Even though I had medical documentation and followed all their procedures, they still terminated me for exceeding attendance limits. I was terrified to file for unemployment because of the termination reason, but I'm so glad I did. Washington ESD approved my claim after about 4 weeks of investigation. The key was that I had consistent medical records and proof that I always called in properly. Don't let the "fired for cause" label scare you - file your claim and let the experts determine if it meets the legal definition of misconduct. In your case with doctor's notes and proper notification, you have a really strong case. The worst thing you can do is not file at all.
This is so reassuring to hear! Your situation sounds almost identical to mine - having medical documentation but still getting terminated for attendance. The 4 week investigation timeline is helpful to know too. Did Washington ESD contact your former employer during their investigation, and if so, did that create any issues? I'm a bit nervous about them reaching out to my old boss since things were pretty tense by the end.
Yes, Washington ESD did contact my former employer as part of their standard investigation process. They requested documentation about the company's attendance policy and details about my specific termination. My former manager wasn't thrilled about it, but they're legally required to provide factual information. The good news is that employers can only report the facts - they can't embellish or give opinions. Since you followed proper procedures and have medical documentation, the facts should work in your favor. The investigation process is actually designed to be objective and protect workers from unfair denials. Don't worry too much about the tension with your old boss - focus on the documentation you have that proves you handled everything correctly.
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I'm in a similar situation right now - filed about 10 days ago and still showing "pending employer response." Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful. It sounds like most people eventually get approved even when employers don't respond, which is reassuring. I've been keeping up with my weekly claims like others suggested. Has anyone had luck calling Washington ESD directly to get an update on timeline, or is it pretty much just a waiting game?
From what I've seen in this thread and my own experience, calling Washington ESD directly is usually more frustrating than helpful - you'll likely spend hours on hold or get disconnected. The waiting game seems to be the reality for most people. Since you're at 10 days, you're getting close to that typical 2-3 week timeframe where non-responsive employer claims usually get processed. Keep doing those weekly claims and checking your account regularly. The fact that most people here eventually got approved even with unresponsive employers should give you some confidence that yours will move forward soon too.
I'm going through this exact same situation right now - filed about 10 days ago and still stuck on "pending employer response." Reading through all these experiences has been really helpful and honestly a bit of a relief. It sounds like most people do eventually get approved even when employers don't respond, which gives me some hope. I've been religiously doing my weekly claims and checking my account multiple times a day (probably obsessively at this point). The waiting and not knowing what's happening is definitely the most stressful part. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - it helps to know I'm not alone in this frustrating process.
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Here's what I suggest based on helping several people through similar situations: 1. First, file an appeal specifically about the hour calculation. Bring any evidence showing more hours worked (paystubs, timesheets, etc). 2. Contact your State Representative's office. They have liaisons who can often get answers from ESD much faster than you can alone. 3. For those original 3 weeks showing as pending: call ESD specifically about those. They might be able to release those payments since they're from your previous claim that you were eligible for. 4. Don't wait until January to file a new claim - mark your calendar for exactly January 1st, 2026 and apply that day to include Q3 hours. 5. In the meantime, register with WorkSource immediately. They can help with job search and might know of short-term opportunities while you wait. The system is frustrating but navigable with persistence!
This is such a comprehensive plan - thank you! I'll start with the appeal tomorrow and contact my rep's office. I didn't realize they could help with ESD issues.
Did you submit ALL your paystubs when you reapplied? I found out that my employer didn't report all my hours to ESD correctly, which is why my hours were short. If you have paystubs showing more hours than what ESD is counting, definitely appeal and submit those documents. Also - about changing careers - WorkSource has some great retraining programs that can even extend your benefits while you learn a new skill. Worth looking into!
I think I did submit everything, but now I'm not 100% sure. Going to double-check all my records tonight. That WorkSource retraining program sounds perfect for my situation - do you know if I need to qualify for regular unemployment first before I can get into their programs?
You don't necessarily need to qualify for regular unemployment first for some WorkSource programs! They have different funding streams - some are through WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) that don't require UI eligibility. I'd recommend calling your local WorkSource office directly to ask about your options. They can sometimes even help with supportive services like transportation assistance while you're in training. Given your 15 years of work history, you'd likely be a strong candidate for their programs.
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Update us on how it goes! Always helpful to hear how others' claims process, especially for situations like yours without formal termination documentation.
Will do! I'll post back once I hear something from Washington ESD.
Yes please update! I might be in a similar situation soon and would love to know how it works out.
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when my construction job ended abruptly. No termination letter, just told to clean out my locker and leave. I was stressed about filing but went ahead anyway. Washington ESD approved my claim without any issues - they called my former employer to verify the layoff and that was it. The whole process took about 2.5 weeks from filing to first payment. Don't let the lack of paperwork stop you from filing right away!
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Last suggestion - if you haven't already, make sure you have notifications turned on in your Washington ESD account. That way you'll know immediately when the status changes instead of having to check manually every day.
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Dylan Cooper
•Just wanted to add that you can also sign up for text notifications if you prefer those over email. I found the text alerts came through faster when my status finally changed from pending to approved.
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Axel Far
•This is such helpful advice! I'm new to the unemployment system and didn't even know about the notification options. Going to set up both email and text alerts so I don't miss anything important. The waiting is stressful enough without having to constantly check manually.
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Luca Greco
I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim 8 days ago and still pending. Reading through all these responses is actually really reassuring! I had no idea about the job search requirements starting right away or the notification settings. Going to get those set up today. It's frustrating not knowing the timeline but sounds like 2-4 weeks is pretty normal. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - makes the waiting feel less isolating when you know others are going through the same thing.
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Ava Martinez
•Welcome to the waiting club! It's definitely nerve-wracking being new to all this, but this thread has been super helpful for me too. I'm at 10 days pending myself and was starting to panic, but seeing everyone's timelines makes me feel more normal about the process. The job search requirement thing caught me off guard too - glad someone mentioned it here or I would have been behind on that. Hang in there, sounds like most of us will get through this eventually!
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NeonNebula
•Same here - filed 12 days ago and still pending. This community has been so helpful for understanding what's normal vs what's cause for concern. I was also completely clueless about the WorkSource job search requirements until I saw it mentioned here. It's amazing how much they don't clearly explain upfront! The notification settings tip is gold too. We're all in this together and it really does help knowing others are dealing with the same uncertainty and confusing process.
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