i had this happen and got paid the next day! but my roommate had the same thing and didn't get paid for like a month. i think it depends what they're checking on your claim?? good luck!

UPDATE: You all were right! Money appeared in my account this morning even though my claim still says "pending" online. Such a relief! Now I just hope they don't come back later and ask for it back if they find some issue during adjudication. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone.

This is why documentation is so crucial with ESD claims. In my experience as a former HR manager, ESD tends to side with employees in potential retaliation cases, especially when there's a clear timeline showing negative action after the employee discovered or reported something problematic. The fact that you had coworker statements was excellent strategy. For anyone reading this with similar issues - always gather: 1) Timeline of events, 2) Witness statements, 3) Any relevant emails/texts, 4) Performance reviews showing good work history. The L&I wage dispute likely also helped show a pattern of problematic behavior from the employer.

What a relief! Just a heads-up - keep checking your ESD account regularly for the next few months. I've seen cases where employers appeal the determination even after initially losing. The appeal window is 30 days, so you're not entirely in the clear until that passes. Make sure to save all your documentation just in case.

Based on your replies, it sounds like this is either a wage reporting error or potentially a base year calculation issue. Since you only had one employer in WA, I'd recommend taking these steps in this order: 1. File the wage appeal with copies of all your paystubs 2. Try to reach an ESD agent by phone to get this expedited (they can sometimes fix obvious errors immediately) 3. Continue filing weekly claims without fail 4. If your employer terminated you, make sure you're prepared to address that as well - there may be a separate adjudication for that issue The good news is that with 2400+ hours, once this is fixed you should qualify for a substantial weekly benefit amount. Just don't let the appeal deadline pass.

did they send u a letter explaining WHY ur ineligible or just the $0 notice? sometimes there's an actual reason listed somewhere in ur correspondence or eservices account

My cousin's adjudication took like 3 months last year but that was because she had worked for two different companies and one of them kept sending in incorrect information. I think if your school confirms everything quickly you should be fine. Good luck!!

Update: I finally got through to ESD today! The adjudicator confirmed they're just waiting for my school to verify my enrollment status, and that my former employer not responding won't hold things up much longer. They said once they hear from the school, they should have a decision within a week. Feeling much more hopeful now!

question - does anyone know if accepting part time work affects your job search requirements? do you still have to do the 3 job search activities every week even if you have a part time job now? i'm confused about this part.

Update: I accepted the part-time position and reported my first week of work on my weekly claim. The process was pretty straightforward - I just had to enter my hours worked each day and the gross pay before taxes. My benefit was reduced but I still received a partial payment. Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm relieved I can gain experience in my field while still getting some unemployment support until I find something full-time.