Just remember that even if you meet the wage requirements, you still need to meet all the other eligibility criteria - like being unemployed through no fault of your own, being able and available for work, and actively seeking work. The work history is just one piece of the puzzle.

Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like your 8 months of work should put you in a good position to qualify, especially since it likely spans multiple quarters. The key thing I'm taking away is that Washington looks at your earnings across different quarters rather than just continuous employment time. Since you mentioned having other jobs before your current one, those wages might also count toward your base period requirements if they fall within the right timeframe. If you're still unsure about your specific situation, it might be worth gathering your pay stubs from all your jobs over the past year or so to get a clearer picture of your quarterly earnings before you need to file.

lol found it in your car floorboard? I once found my jury duty summons in my dogs toy basket 3 months late. thought for sure id get arrested but nothing ever happened 🤷‍♀️

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through to ESD and reschedule your appointment? Your payments might be on hold until you complete the interview, but they should resume (including any missed weeks) once you satisfy the requirement. Let us know how it turned out!

Just to follow up on my earlier comment - even though this is a common scenario, it's still important to be proactive. Continue filing your weekly claims, and consider contacting ESD for status updates. If this drags on longer than 2 weeks, you might want to reach out to your state representative's office as they sometimes can help expedite unemployment issues. And remember that having documentation of your rescheduled appointment and completion is crucial. Most WorkSource appointments that are properly rescheduled and completed shouldn't cause benefit denials.

I went through something similar last year! Had to reschedule my WorkSource appointment due to a family emergency and panicked when I saw the adjudication status. But honestly, if you rescheduled properly and completed it within your deadline (which you did), you should be fine. The adjudication is just their way of double-checking that everything was done correctly. In my case, it took about 12 days to resolve and I got all my back payments at once. The most important thing is to keep filing your weekly claims even while it's pending - don't skip any weeks or you could lose those payments entirely. Also, make sure you're continuing to do your job search activities and documenting them properly. Sometimes when they're already reviewing your case, they'll look at everything with a fine-tooth comb. Stay consistent and you should be good!

One more thing to consider: When you file your new claim, ESD will use your base year earnings to determine eligibility. Depending on when you worked before your surgery and how long you've been on medical leave, make sure you have enough qualifying wages in your base year. The base year is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you file your claim. If your paid medical leave counts as wages (some does, some doesn't depending on the program), this may actually help your claim.

I went through something similar after my knee replacement surgery last year. The key thing that helped me was being very clear in my new application about the timeline and how my circumstances had completely changed. I included a brief timeline in the "additional information" section: denied X date due to upcoming surgery, surgery completed on Y date, medical clearance received Z date, now actively seeking work. Also, make sure you keep all your job search documentation organized from day one - I used a simple spreadsheet with company name, position, date applied, and method (online, email, etc.). ESD loves detailed records and it shows you're serious about finding work. One tip: when you do your weekly certifications, there's often a question about whether anything has changed in your ability to work. This is where you can reference your medical clearance if needed. Good luck with your recovery and the new claim!

Don't overthink it - if your hours were cut through no fault of your own, you likely qualify for partial benefits. The worst they can do is say no, but you won't know unless you apply.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet - make sure you keep detailed records of your reduced hours and wages. If Washington ESD needs to verify your earnings during the claim process, having pay stubs and work schedules readily available can speed things up significantly. I learned this the hard way when they asked for documentation and I had to scramble to find everything. Also, don't wait too long to apply - you can file as soon as your hours are reduced, and benefits can be backdated only so far.