Just wanted to add that if your payment doesn't come when expected, definitely call. I had an identity verification issue that held up my payment for two weeks until I got it sorted out.

I'm also new to the unemployment system and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Just filed my first weekly claim yesterday and was panicking about when I'd see the money. The Wednesday timeline everyone's mentioned gives me hope that I'll have my payment before my bills are due. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it makes this whole process feel less overwhelming when you know what to expect.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to try setting it up this weekend and see how it goes. Fingers crossed the website cooperates.

Just wanted to share my experience - I actually just went through this process last week! The direct deposit option in SecureAccess Washington is under "Manage Your Claim" then "Payment Options." Make sure you have a PDF of your voided check ready to upload because they definitely require that for verification. One thing I learned the hard way is to double-check that your name on your bank account matches exactly what's on your unemployment claim - even middle initials matter. Mine got rejected the first time because my bank account had my full middle name but my ESD account only had the initial. Also, they send you a test deposit of like $0.01 first to verify the account works, so don't panic if you see that tiny amount show up before your actual payment. The whole thing took about 10 business days for me once I submitted everything correctly.

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!

That's such a relief that you finally got through and got some clarity! The waiting is always the worst part when you don't know what's happening. Sounds like you're almost at the finish line. I went through something similar last year where my adjudication kept getting delayed for school verification - once my college responded it was literally 3 days and I had my approval. Keep us posted on how it goes!

I'm new to this community but dealing with a very similar situation right now. Just got terminated yesterday for what my manager called "insubordination" after I questioned why we were implementing a new scheduling system that seemed to create more problems than it solved. I brought up my concerns during our weekly team meeting - wasn't confrontational or disrespectful, just asked if we had considered the potential issues I was seeing. Apparently that was enough to get me written up and then fired the next day. Reading through all these responses is giving me hope that Washington ESD might see this for what it really is - a manager who doesn't like being questioned rather than actual misconduct. I'm planning to file my claim today and document everything I can remember about what happened. It's reassuring to see so many people who've been through similar situations and eventually got their benefits approved. Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone - it really helps to know I'm not alone in dealing with this kind of workplace BS.

I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation right now! Got fired last month for "insubordination" after I questioned a new workflow procedure during a staff meeting. I asked why we were switching to a more complicated system when the old one was working fine, and my supervisor took it as "challenging authority." Never raised my voice, wasn't rude, just genuinely wanted to understand the reasoning behind the change. Two weeks later I was terminated for "undermining management decisions." I filed my Washington ESD claim immediately and I'm currently in the adjudication phase. Reading everyone's experiences here gives me so much hope - it really does seem like ESD can tell the difference between legitimate workplace concerns and actual misconduct. The waiting is killing me financially but I'm trying to stay positive. It's such a relief to find this community and realize I'm not the only one dealing with managers who use "insubordination" as a way to silence any questions or feedback from employees.

Based on everyone's feedback, here's a summary for you: 1. Yes, you must complete 3 job search activities weekly while working part-time 2. Your part-time work doesn't count toward job search requirements 3. Various activities count: applications, workshops, job fairs, etc. 4. Report gross earnings for hours worked each week, even if not paid yet 5. Partial benefits = Weekly Benefit Amount minus 75% of your earnings 6. Keep detailed records of all job search activities in case of audit 7. You must remain available for and accept suitable full-time work Hope this helps clarify everything!

Just wanted to add that if you're struggling to fit in all 3 job search activities each week with your part-time schedule, try to batch them efficiently. I do all mine on Sunday evenings - apply to 2-3 jobs online, update my profile on a job board, and maybe register with a new staffing agency. Takes about an hour total and then I'm done for the week. Also keep a simple spreadsheet with dates, company names, and what you did - makes it so much easier if ESD ever asks for documentation later!