wait so when do u actually get paid then? is it the 3rd week after u file?

Just curiosity but how many hours can you work in a week and still get benefits? I might need to file soon and I'm picking up gig work to try to make ends meet.

One more thing - since you mentioned relocating for a spouse's job transfer, make sure you understand the exact legal standard for that exception. Under WAC 192-150-120, it's considered good cause to quit if your spouse's employer required the transfer, it's outside your normal commuting area, and you stayed employed as long as was reasonable prior to the move. Focus your testimony on these specific elements and you'll have a much better chance of success.

By the way, don't forget to check your mail/email obsessively after the hearing. I kept checking the ESD website for my decision, but it actually came by regular mail about 10 days later. The judge didn't tell me the decision during the hearing - apparently they almost never do. Good luck with everything and let us know how it goes!

my cousin had the same problem back in february and she ended up having to go to the WorkSource office in person with her ID and social security card. They couldn't fix it there but they gave her a direct number to call and got it sorted in a few days. might be worth checking if your local office is taking walk-ins.

Just checking back - were you able to make any progress with your claim? One thing I forgot to mention is that when my wife was dealing with this, we discovered that the third-party verification sometimes fails if your license was issued in a different state before you got your WA license. In that case, you might need to provide additional documentation like a birth certificate or passport.

To address your specific situation: When you have an employer information error that's causing an eligibility issue, you have several options: 1. Continue trying to call ESD at 833-572-8400 during less busy times (early morning is best) 2. Use the Legislative Hotline as suggested (1-800-562-6000) 3. Consider a service like Claimyr if the above doesn't work 4. Submit a formal appeal of the ineligibility determination Regarding the last option - you'll receive a formal determination letter explaining why you're ineligible. You have the right to appeal this determination within 30 days. In your appeal, clearly explain that there was an error in the employer information you provided and specify what the correct information should be. Appeals are reviewed by a different department and can sometimes be a faster way to get errors corrected. In the meantime, continue filing your weekly claims even while showing as ineligible. Once the employer information is corrected, you'll be eligible for back payments for weeks you claimed properly.

One more important thing - make sure you're thoroughly documenting every attempt to contact ESD. Keep a log with dates, times, and method of contact (phone, message, etc.). If you end up needing to file an appeal for any benefit delays, this documentation will help show you were making good faith efforts to correct the problem. Also, when you do speak with someone, get their name and ID number if possible, and ask them to note in your file that you've been trying to contact ESD about this issue for [however many] days.

Thank you everyone for all this helpful information! I'll make sure my direct deposit info is updated, and I'll give it about 3 weeks before I start getting too concerned. If I don't see anything by then, I'll try that Claimyr service to get through to ESD directly. Really appreciate all the advice and sharing your experiences!

have u tried emaling ur state rep? when i had issues wth my claim i emaied my state rep and they got ESD to call me back the next day! worth a try if u dont get the $ soon