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I'm in a similar situation - got a level 3 closure notification two days ago and have been anxiously waiting to see what it means. From reading all these responses, it sounds like most people with level 3 closures end up getting approved, which gives me some hope. The fact that they did such a thorough investigation suggests they're taking these cases seriously. Has anyone here had experience with how long it typically takes for the determination letter to arrive after seeing the level 3 closure status?
From what I've seen in this thread, most people got their determination letters within 1-3 business days after the level 3 closure appeared. The former ESD employee mentioned it usually takes that long for the mail to catch up with the online status update. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both of us that it's good news! The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking but at least we're seeing some movement on our cases finally.
I'm also dealing with a level 3 closure that just showed up yesterday! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so helpful - way better than trying to decipher the cryptic Washington ESD website. It sounds like most level 3 cases end up being approved based on what people are sharing, which is encouraging. I've been waiting about 6 weeks for my separation issue to get resolved, so seeing any kind of movement feels like progress. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and outcomes - it helps to know we're not alone in this confusing process!
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Final reminder - always report any work and earnings accurately on your weekly claims, regardless of how many times you've filed for unemployment. Honesty is crucial to maintaining your eligibility.
Absolutely. I learned that lesson well during my first claim experience.
And keep detailed records of your job search activities. Washington ESD can audit your work search compliance at any time.
I've been through this situation multiple times myself and can confirm everything mentioned here is accurate. One thing I'd add is to make sure you file your new claim as soon as possible after your job ends - don't wait around thinking about it. Washington ESD can't pay benefits for weeks before you actually file, so any delay just costs you money. Also, if you have any employer-provided severance pay, make sure you understand how that affects your benefit timing since it might delay when you can start receiving payments.
That's really helpful advice about filing right away! I didn't realize there was no backpay for weeks before you file. Quick question about the severance - does it matter if it's paid out as a lump sum versus over several weeks? I'm wondering if that changes how it affects benefit timing.
Great point about severance pay timing! From what I understand, Washington ESD treats severance differently depending on how it's paid out. If it's a lump sum, they typically allocate it over the period it's meant to cover (like if you get 4 weeks severance in one payment, they spread it across 4 weeks). If it's paid weekly, it usually affects benefits week by week. But honestly, this is one of those situations where calling ESD directly would give you the most accurate answer for your specific case - severance rules can get pretty complex depending on your employer's policy.
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Just wanted to update everyone - I was having this same login loop issue for the past week and finally got it resolved! After trying all the browser fixes mentioned here (clearing cache, disabling extensions, different browsers), what worked for me was actually a combination of things: I used Firefox in private browsing mode AND made sure to go directly to secure.esd.wa.gov/home/ instead of the regular esd.wa.gov site. Apparently there can be redirect issues between the different URLs that cause the authentication loop. Also want to echo what Miguel said about the phone filing option - I used 800-318-6022 twice while dealing with this issue and it saved me from missing my weekly claim deadlines. The automated system is clunky but it works. Hope this helps someone else who's stuck in the same frustrating situation!
Thanks for the update Mei! That's really helpful to know about using the direct secure.esd.wa.gov/home/ link - I bet a lot of people (myself included) have been using the regular esd.wa.gov and getting caught in those redirect issues. Going to bookmark the secure link for future reference. It's also reassuring to hear that multiple people have successfully used the phone filing system as a backup. I've been hesitant to try it because I assumed it would be even more complicated than the website, but knowing it actually works gives me confidence for next time this happens.
I'm having this exact same issue right now! Been stuck in the login loop since yesterday morning and it's driving me crazy. I can authenticate with SAW just fine, but then it keeps bouncing me back to the ESD login page. I tried the incognito mode suggestion and it worked temporarily - I was able to get in once and check my claim status, but then when I tried to file my weekly claim it kicked me out again and now even incognito isn't working. Has anyone noticed if this issue is worse on certain days of the week? I'm wondering if it's related to server load since it seems like a lot of people are experiencing this simultaneously. Going to try the direct secure.esd.wa.gov/home/ link that Mei mentioned and if that fails I'll use the phone system. Thanks everyone for sharing your solutions - it's really helpful to know what's worked for others!
I've been dealing with this intermittent issue for months and you're definitely right about it being worse on certain days! From my experience, it's worst on Sunday evenings and Monday mornings when everyone is trying to file their weekly claims, and also tends to happen more frequently at the end/beginning of months (probably when they do system maintenance). What's helped me is keeping a bookmark to the direct secure.esd.wa.gov/home/ link AND the phone filing number in case the website completely fails. Also, if incognito worked once for you, try completely closing your browser, waiting about 10-15 minutes, then opening a fresh incognito window - sometimes there's some kind of session conflict that takes time to clear. The fact that you were able to check your claim status is a good sign that your account itself isn't flagged, so it's likely just the authentication handoff that's glitchy right now.
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I waited 10 days to file because I was traveling when I got let go. Cost me about $600 in benefits. Learn from my mistake!
Ouch, that hurts. I'll make sure to file tonight for sure.
You can file from anywhere as long as you have internet access. No excuse to wait these days.
The bottom line is file immediately and start your weekly claims right away. Don't give up free money by procrastinating.
Loud and clear! Thanks everyone for the advice. Really appreciate all the help.
Really glad this community exists to help people navigate this stuff. Going through job loss is stressful enough without having to figure out all the bureaucracy alone. Hope your claim goes through smoothly Fatima!
Omar Hassan
Bottom line - file TODAY if possible. The Washington ESD system is designed to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Even if you were fired, you probably still qualify unless it was for something really serious.
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Sofia Rodriguez
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. Filing my claim now!
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Omar Hassan
•Good luck! Remember to stay on top of those weekly claims and job search requirements.
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Ryan Andre
I work in HR and can confirm - you absolutely should file immediately. There's no waiting period to submit your application, and every day you delay potentially costs you money. Since you mentioned it was for attendance issues rather than something like theft or violence, you'll likely qualify even though you were terminated. The key is being honest about why you were fired when they ask. Washington ESD will contact your employer to verify the details, so make sure you have documentation about any safety complaints you made. That could actually work in your favor if they retaliated against you for reporting legitimate concerns. Get that application in tonight!
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