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Why does it say disqualification on my Washington ESD unemployment claim?
I logged into my Washington ESD account this morning and saw that my claim status changed to 'disqualified' but there's no explanation anywhere. I've been filing my weekly claims on time and doing my job search activities. I got laid off from my warehouse job 6 weeks ago and everything seemed fine until now. Has anyone else had this happen? What does disqualification even mean and how do I fix it?
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How to know if you're approved for unemployment - Washington ESD status check
I submitted my unemployment application through Washington ESD about 10 days ago and I'm getting anxious about whether I've been approved or not. I can log into my account but I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be looking for to confirm my claim status. The website shows some numbers and dates but nothing that clearly says 'approved' or 'denied.' I've been checking daily but honestly don't know what the different status updates mean. Should I be able to file my first weekly claim by now if I was approved? Really need to know because I'm behind on rent and bills are piling up.
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One more thing - check your payment method settings. If you're approved but haven't set up direct deposit or a debit card, that could delay things even if your claim is active.
Good catch! I think I set up direct deposit but I'll double check that it went through properly.
The waiting is the worst part honestly. I remember checking my account like 10 times a day when I first applied. But once you see that weekly benefit amount and can file claims, you know you're good to go.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about what to look for now. Really appreciate this community.
Washington ESD claim denied - what caused unemployment after layoffs at Boeing defense contract?
My unemployment claim got denied by Washington ESD and I'm trying to understand what caused this. I worked at Boeing on a defense contract that ended abruptly in March when funding got cut. They laid off about 200 of us with just 2 weeks notice. When I filed my UI claim, Washington ESD said I was disqualified because I didn't have enough work history in the base period. But I worked there for 8 months straight! The adjudicator said something about needing wages in multiple quarters. Can someone explain what causes these denials? I thought layoffs automatically qualified you for benefits.
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Washington ESD adjudication is so backed up right now. Even with a clear case like yours it's going to take weeks to resolve. Just be patient and make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending.
Yes, keep filing! If your appeal is successful you'll get backpay for those weeks. If you don't file them, you lose those weeks permanently.
This is really important advice. I stopped filing during my appeal and lost 4 weeks of benefits even after I won.
Good luck with your appeal! Defense contract layoffs are legitimate reasons for unemployment and with the right wage calculation you should qualify. The system is frustrating but it does work eventually.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about the appeal process now and understand what went wrong with my initial claim.
What is unemployment at Washington ESD - confused about current claim status
I'm really confused about what my unemployment status actually means right now. Filed my initial claim with Washington ESD about 2 weeks ago and I keep seeing different things in my account. Sometimes it says 'pending' and other times it shows 'under review' but I have no idea what unemployment is at in terms of my actual claim. The SecureAccess Washington portal doesn't really explain what these statuses mean. Is there a way to find out what unemployment is at for my specific case? I'm getting stressed because I need to know if I should expect payments or if there's an issue I need to fix.
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One thing that helped me was keeping a log of when I filed, what status changes I saw, and any communications from Washington ESD. Made it easier to track progress and have specific questions ready when I finally got through to someone.
That's a really good idea. I'm going to start doing that going forward.
For what it's worth, I used Claimyr when I was in a similar situation and the agent was able to tell me exactly what stage my claim was in and what to expect next. Worth the peace of mind when you're dealing with this kind of uncertainty.
At this point I'm definitely considering it. The not knowing is really stressing me out.
let us know how it goes if you try it, always interested to hear about services that actually help with this stuff
Can you collect Washington ESD unemployment if you get fired after giving notice?
I submitted my two weeks notice to my employer last Friday, but they terminated me immediately and said I don't need to work the final two weeks. Now I'm wondering if I can still file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD since technically I was fired, even though I was planning to quit. Has anyone been in this situation before? I'm really confused about whether this counts as being fired or quitting for unemployment purposes.
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One more thing - make sure you start your job search activities right away since Washington ESD requires that you be actively looking for work to maintain eligibility. Don't wait until after you're approved to start applying for jobs.
Good reminder! I was planning to take a few days to decompress but you're right, I should start looking immediately.
Yeah the job search requirements are pretty strict. Better to have more applications than you need than not enough.
Good luck with your claim! Based on everything you've described and all the similar experiences people have shared here, I think you'll be approved without any major issues. Just be patient with the process and make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while it's under review.
Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. I feel much better about the whole situation now.
Yeah don't forget about the weekly claims - I made that mistake once and it delayed my benefits.
Luca Esposito
Update us when you hear back OP! I'm dealing with Washington ESD adjudication issues too and want to see how yours turns out.
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CosmicCaptain
AuthorWill do! Hopefully I hear something in the next few days. This whole process is so stressful when you're already dealing with job loss.
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Luca Esposito
Tell me about it. The uncertainty is almost worse than the financial stress sometimes.
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Isabella Ferreira
Quick update for anyone still reading - I just helped my friend use claimyr.com last week for a similar disqualification issue and they got it resolved in 2 days after talking to an actual Washington ESD representative. Sometimes you really do need to speak with someone directly to get these things sorted out fast.
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CosmicCaptain
AuthorThat's really good to know. I'm giving my form submission until tomorrow and then I'll probably try that route.
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Nia Thompson
Thanks for sharing your experience. It's helpful to know what actually works versus just hoping things resolve themselves.
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