idk why everyones making this so complucated lol... just be honest about your hours worked and let the system figure it out. congrats on the job tho thats whats important

Congratulations on landing the new job! Just wanted to add one more tip that helped me when I was in a similar situation - keep detailed records of your work hours and wages for each week you file. I created a simple spreadsheet with dates, hours worked each day, and gross pay. This made it super easy to accurately report everything when filing my weekly claims, and it also served as backup documentation in case there were ever any questions later. Having everything organized really reduced my stress about making sure I was reporting correctly. Best of luck with the new position!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where I think I've been reporting my work hours incorrectly. Reading through everyone's experiences here makes me feel less anxious about calling ESD to fix it. It's reassuring to know that they're used to these kinds of honest mistakes and that self-reporting early actually works in your favor. Thanks for sharing your update too - gives me hope that I can get this sorted out quickly!

I went through something very similar a few months ago and was absolutely panicking! Like others have said, the key is calling ESD as soon as possible to correct it. When I finally got through (took me about 4 tries over 2 days), the agent was actually really understanding and said they see this mistake constantly. One thing that helped me was having my work schedule/timesheet ready when I called, so I could give them the exact dates and hours. They were able to make the correction on the spot and it didn't affect my benefits since I was still under the threshold. For stopping your claim when you go back to work full-time, you really can just stop filing - no formal closure needed. Your claim will automatically go inactive after 4 weeks of not claiming, but it stays open for the full year in case your employment situation changes. Congrats on the new job and don't stress too much about this - you're doing the right thing by fixing it proactively!

Update us when you figure out what happened! I'm curious what the actual reason was for the disqualification.

I had a similar issue a couple months ago where I got a random disqualification week that made no sense. After reading through all these responses, it sounds like you've covered most of the common causes. Since you're sure about your earnings, job searches, and availability, this really does sound like either a system glitch or something related to that dental appointment you mentioned. The fact that you marked yourself as available but had an appointment might have confused their system somehow. I'd definitely recommend trying that Claimyr service that Danielle mentioned - I ended up having to wait 4+ hours on hold when I finally got through the regular way, and it sounds like they can save you that hassle. Keep us posted on what you find out!

I'm in a similar situation! I've been doing temp work for about 6 months and my assignment just ended too. Reading through all these responses is super helpful - I had no idea that temp workers could get unemployment benefits. I was worried I'd have to drain my savings while waiting for the next assignment. Does anyone know if there's a minimum number of hours you need to have worked to qualify? I've had some shorter assignments mixed in with longer ones.

I've been working temp assignments for about a year now and can confirm that Washington state is pretty good about covering temp workers! One thing I'd add is to make sure you understand the difference between "lack of work" and "quitting" when your assignment ends. Always get some kind of documentation from your temp agency - even just an email saying "assignment completed, no current openings available" can be really helpful if ESD needs clarification. Also, don't forget that you can register with multiple temp agencies while collecting benefits, which actually helps show you're actively seeking work. The system recognizes that temp work is legitimate employment and the gaps between assignments are just part of how this type of work functions.

I can relate to the stress you're feeling! I went through something similar about 6 months ago and it was nerve-wracking. The status changes are definitely confusing when you're not expecting them. From what I learned, the "pending" status with no dollar amount is actually a good sign - it means your payment is actively being processed through their system. The amount disappears temporarily as part of their verification process, but it should reappear when it switches to "paid" status. In my case, it took about 36 hours from when it changed to pending until I saw the money in my account. Try to hang in there - based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like you're on the right track and should see your payment soon!

I've been through this exact scenario multiple times over the past year and can confirm what others are saying - this is completely normal! The status progression from "Web Processing" with an amount to "Pending" with no amount is just how their system works. I know it's terrifying when you see that dollar amount disappear, especially when you're counting on that money for rent. What I've learned from experience is that the "Pending" status actually means your payment is moving through their final approval stages. The amount gets hidden temporarily but it will reappear when it switches to "Paid." In my experience, this usually happens within 24-48 hours, though it can take up to 3 business days during busy periods. One tip: if you have the ESD mobile app, sometimes the status updates there before it shows on the website. Also, once it does switch to "Paid," if you have direct deposit it typically shows up in your bank account 1-2 business days later. Try not to stress too much - based on what you've described, everything sounds like it's processing normally!