I've been doing temp work in Washington for about 3 years now and this situation comes up constantly. You're absolutely eligible for unemployment when your temp assignment ends - it's treated as a layoff, not a voluntary quit. The key things to remember: file your claim immediately (don't wait for a potential callback), have all your wage information from the temp agency ready, and be prepared to document your job search activities even while you're on their callback list. I've filed claims between assignments probably 6 or 7 times and it's always been straightforward as long as you're honest about your availability and the circumstances of the assignment ending. The hardest part is often just getting through the initial application, but once that's done the weekly claims are pretty routine. Don't let the uncertainty of temp work stress you out too much - this is exactly what unemployment benefits are designed to help with.

I went through this same situation about 6 months ago when my temp assignment at a manufacturing plant ended. Filed my claim the Monday after my last day and got approved without any issues. Washington ESD was actually pretty efficient - got my first payment about 10 days after filing. The one thing I'd add that I don't see mentioned much is to keep detailed records of any communication with the temp agency. Save texts, emails, anything that shows when your assignment ended and what they told you about future work. I had to provide some of that documentation when ESD did a routine review of my claim a few weeks in. Also, don't feel guilty about filing - you paid into this system and temp work is unpredictable by nature. That's exactly what unemployment insurance is for.

Just wanted to add that if you do run into any issues with your claim - like if it gets stuck in adjudication or you need to appeal a decision - Claimyr can also help with those situations. They're not just for initial questions but can help throughout the whole process.

As a fellow union member (IBEW Local 46), I can confirm everything that's been said here is accurate. I've collected unemployment benefits multiple times over the years during slow periods, and being union has never been an issue. One additional tip I'd add - keep good records of all your job search activities, including dates you checked in with your hall, jobs you applied for, and any networking you do with other tradespeople. Washington ESD can audit your work search activities, and having detailed records makes that process much smoother if it ever happens. Also, don't forget that attending union meetings or training classes can sometimes count toward your work search requirements too. Good luck with your claim!

That's such a relief that it was just a simple checkbox error! I'm glad the Claimyr service worked for you - I've been hesitant to try third-party services but your experience makes it sound legitimate. It's crazy how one accidental click can cause so much stress and worry. Thanks for coming back to update everyone on what the actual issue was and how you resolved it. This will definitely help other people who face the same problem.

This is exactly why I always screenshot my weekly claim answers before submitting! It's so easy to accidentally click the wrong button, especially when you're filing quickly. I learned this the hard way after getting a rejection for accidentally saying I wasn't available for work when I meant to say I was. Now I take my time and double-check every single answer. The Washington ESD questions can be confusing with their wording - like the "did you attend school" question that tripped you up. Great advice about Claimyr too, I've heard good things about it from others in this community.

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago when my temp assignment at a logistics company ended. Filed online through esd.wa.gov and got approved within about 2 weeks. The key thing I learned is to be very clear on your application that your assignment ended due to lack of work, not because of any performance issues. Also keep all your pay stubs from the temp agency - Washington ESD verified my wages pretty quickly but it helped that I had everything organized. The whole process was actually much smoother than I expected for temp work.

I'm in almost the exact same boat as you! Been temping through an agency for about 6 months and my assignment just ended last week. I was hesitant to file at first because I wasn't sure if temp work counted, but after reading through all these responses I'm definitely going to apply. It's reassuring to see so many people confirm that temp employees have the same rights to unemployment benefits. I'm planning to file online tomorrow morning and keep checking with my agency for new assignments while I'm looking for other work too. Thanks for posting this question - it really helped clarify things for me!

I'm experiencing the exact same issue right now! My PFML payment is 3 days late and I'm getting really worried. I always file Sunday evening and get paid Tuesday mornings at 8:15am without fail - it's been consistent for 6 weeks straight. But this week nothing came through and my claim shows approved just like yours did. I called my bank and they confirmed no pending deposits. It's such a relief to read through these comments and see that this seems to be a recurring system issue with PFML rather than something wrong with my specific account. The lack of advance notice from ESD is really frustrating when people are depending on this money for rent and bills. I'm going to wait until Thursday and if nothing shows up, I'll definitely try that Claimyr service. Thanks for posting about this - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with these random delays!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My PFML payment is usually deposited every Monday at 11:30am and has been consistent for the past 5 weeks, but nothing came through this week either. My claim shows approved and I've double-checked all my banking info - everything looks correct. It's really stressful when you're counting on that money for basic expenses. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually pretty reassuring though - it seems like these random PFML delays are unfortunately common and the payments do eventually show up within a few days. I'm going to wait until tomorrow and see if it comes through, but it's frustrating that ESD doesn't give any advance warning about these processing delays. Thanks to everyone for sharing their situations - it really helps to know this is a system-wide issue and not something wrong with individual accounts!