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UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I logged in this morning and the status has now changed to "completed"! Looks like it was just a system delay like many of you mentioned. Thanks for all the help and reassurance!
Great to hear! Their system is definitely not the most reliable when it comes to status updates. Glad everything worked out for you!
My sister went thru somethign similar except hers said "pending adjudication" for like 3 weeks after she got paid lol. ESD needs to hire better programmers or something cause their website is from like 1998
this happened to me to. i just started applying for jobs in portland even tho i live in vancouver. never would have taken them but who cares ESD just wants to see the numbers
Just to clarify some of the advice here: while expanding your search area is reasonable, be careful about applying for jobs you have absolutely no intention of accepting. If you're offered a position and refuse it without good cause, ESD can disqualify you for benefits. "Good cause" typically means the job is unsuitable for your skills/experience, pays substantially less than your previous work, or would require an unreasonable commute. What constitutes an "unreasonable commute" varies, but generally anything over 1 hour each way might qualify - though ESD evaluates this case-by-case. If you're applying for remote positions or jobs in other cities with the genuine willingness to relocate if offered, that's completely legitimate. I'd suggest focusing on quality rather than quantity in your job search activities. Three meaningful activities each week that actually advance your employment prospects are better than scrambling to hit the number with activities that won't lead anywhere.
me and my bf both got fired from the same company back in 2023 and they didnt report his wages either!!! make sure you file your weekly claims even while waiting for them to sort out the wage thing!!! that was our mistake, we thought we had to wait and then they denied us backpayment for those weeks we didnt file weekly claims even tho it wasnt our fault!
This is a really important point! Always file your weekly claims even if your initial application is pending or has issues. You can't go back and claim weeks retroactively even if you were eligible during that time. The system makes you certify each week.
Update: Just submitted my application and found the section where I could report my wages manually! I uploaded all my paystubs and wrote a brief explanation in the comments section. Now looking for that ESD 5208 form to submit. Thank you all for the guidance - I'll keep filing my weekly claims while this gets sorted out. Hopefully they'll process everything quickly since rent is due soon... 😬
Great job! The form should be in the 'Forms' section of your eServices account, but if you can't find it, try searching directly on the ESD website. Fingers crossed for quick processing - make sure to check your account and messages daily in case they need additional information!
UGH these companies that fight every claim make me so ANGRY!!!! I worked for a place like that - they'd fire people for made up reasons then contest EVERY SINGLE unemployment claim. And ESD just believes whatever garbage employers say!!! Make sure you emphasize that they NEVER warned you about vaping before. In my experience, judges want to see that employers gave warnings before firing for rule violations. Also, if you can get ANY coworker to text or email you confirming others vaped too without getting fired, that's gold!!! Shows they singled you out after your complaint email. Keep fighting!!!! The system is designed to wear you down but DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!
You make an excellent point about the lack of prior warnings. Under Washington's unemployment regulations, even an actual rule violation may not qualify as misconduct if the employee wasn't given proper warning that the behavior could lead to termination. This is especially relevant for policies that aren't consistently enforced.
just wondering what happened with ur appeal?? did u win?
I filed the appeal yesterday! Hearing is scheduled for next month. I contacted the Unemployment Law Project and have a consultation with them tomorrow. I've been documenting everything and got two former coworkers (who recently quit) willing to provide statements about the work conditions and how management reacted to my email. Feeling cautiously hopeful but still super stressed about money in the meantime.
Mohammed Khan
i waited 2.5 weeks for my first payment but then all the other weeks came right away after that! hang in there
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Aaliyah Reed
Just following up - any update on your claim? Did your payment go through?
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Zara Perez
•Yes! It finally came through yesterday - exactly 17 days after I filed. You were right that the first one just takes longer. My second weekly claim is already showing as paid too, so it seems like the system is working now. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!
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