Quick update on the specific issues you mentioned seeing in your account: "Able and Available" usually means they need to verify you're able to work and available for work during your claim period. This is often triggered if you reported being sick, on vacation, or unable to work for any reason during a weekly claim. "Job Separation" issues usually mean they need more details about why your employment ended. Your employer may have provided information that doesn't match what you reported. If you can see these issues but no instructions for resolving them, it likely means they're waiting for information from your employer or they're preparing to interview you. Call the main line and specifically ask for a Tier 2 specialist who can see the details of these issues. Regular agents often can't see or explain these pending issues.

Ok so everyones giving good advice but missing the MOST IMPORTANT THING - with a 3 day pay or vacate notice, you need to respond IMMEDIATELY with a written notice that you're waiting on unemployment. Washington state has tenant protections that can buy you time. Go to washingtonlawhelp.org right now and look up the eviction defense forms. Just filling that out can buy you an extra 2-3 weeks legally. For your utilities, call and ask for their hardship program ASAP - most have to offer payment plans before disconnection.

To the person asking about reduced hours: Yes, you can potentially qualify for partial unemployment if your hours were significantly reduced. It's called

I actually have an email from the owner announcing the permanent closure to all staff, so I'll definitely include that. Thanks!

i kno someone who had there benefits denied after quiting a job that didn't even give them breaks... esd is just impossible to deal with

That's unfortunate for your friend, but each case is different. Meal and rest break violations are actually specifically mentioned in ESD's guidelines as potential good cause for quitting, but proper documentation is crucial. Without knowing all the details of your friend's case, it's hard to say why they were denied. They may have had success if they appealed the decision with proper documentation.

check ur junk mail folder too! my decision actually came as an email but went to spam and i didnt know for like 2 weeks until paper copy came lol

Former ESD employee here. The legal requirement is that OAH decisions must be mailed within 30 days of the hearing date, but in practice, most judges issue them within 5-10 business days. Complex cases involving multiple parties or extensive documentation can take longer. The decision is NOT posted to your OAH account online. This is for legal reasons - they need to ensure you actually receive the physical decision with appeal rights information. After you receive the decision, if it's favorable, ESD has 5 business days to implement it. If unfavorable, you have 30 days to file a Petition for Review. One tip: If it's been more than 15 business days, you can call OAH directly at 1-855-928-1237 to check on status. They can't tell you the decision but can confirm if it's been mailed.

just fyi after ur benefit year ends u have ONE WEEK to file a new claim before your claim becomes inactive!! don't wait too long or ul have to jump thru extra hoops. i did this last yr. took like 45 min to do the new application. not fun lol

Everyone is correct that you need to file a new UI claim after your benefit year ends. Here's the exact process: 1. On the day after your benefit year officially ends, log into eServices 2. You'll see a notification that you need to file a new claim 3. Click through to start the new application - it's similar to your original application 4. Have ready: employment history for the past 18 months, employer names/addresses, dates worked, and reason for separation 5. After submitting, continue filing weekly claims while your new application processes 6. Be prepared for possible adjudication if there are any issues with your new claim Your new benefit amount will be calculated based on your work history during your base year (the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters from when you file the new claim). This might be higher, lower, or the same as your previous amount depending on your work history.