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Bottom line - pregnancy alone cannot disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. As long as you meet the regular eligibility requirements, you're good to go. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
You've got this! The unemployment system can be confusing but you have rights and protections as a pregnant worker.
I went through a very similar situation when I was pregnant with my daughter. Got laid off at 8 months pregnant and was terrified about filing for unemployment. Turns out all my worries were for nothing - Washington ESD processed my claim without any issues. The most important thing is being honest about your ability to work. Since you mentioned you're able to work and actively job searching, you should be totally fine. I actually found a remote position during my last month of pregnancy, so don't give up hope on the job search either! The key is just staying consistent with your weekly claims and job search activities.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really encouraging to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing. I'm curious - when you were doing your job search activities during those last few weeks of pregnancy, did you focus mainly on remote positions or were you still applying to in-person jobs too? I'm trying to figure out the best strategy for my situation.
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Just to clarify for everyone: The current ESD rules state that: 1. Waiting week is served once per benefit year 2. You must complete 3 job search activities each week 3. When reopening a claim, you should do so immediately after becoming unemployed 4. Temporary/seasonal work that ends is not generally subject to additional adjudication if properly reported 5. Your claim will restart with the same weekly benefit amount you had before
This is super helpful, thank you! One quick question - will the weeks I already collected count against my total available weeks (usually 26), or does reopening somehow reset that?
The weeks you've already collected definitely count against your total available weeks. The benefit year and maximum benefits don't reset when reopening - you're just continuing the same claim. So if you used 6 weeks already, you would have approximately 20 weeks remaining (assuming a standard 26-week maximum).
For what it's worth, I reopened my claim last fall after a 2-month temp position and everything went smoothly - no waiting week, payments resumed within about 10 days. The key things that helped me were: 1) I reopened online the day after my temp job ended, 2) I had all my temp job info ready (exact dates, employer details, total earnings), and 3) I made sure to answer all the reopening questions accurately. The system is pretty straightforward if you're within your benefit year. Good luck!
This is exactly what I needed to hear! I have all my temp job details organized already, so hopefully my experience will be just as smooth. It's reassuring to know that 10 days is a reasonable timeframe to expect for payments to resume. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!
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I went through something similar with Washington ESD - got denied twice and felt like giving up. But I learned that the initial reviewers often make quick decisions without looking at all the details. For your attendance case, document everything about your childcare situation - daycare closures, sick child days, babysitter cancellations, etc. For the harassment case, gather all your HR complaints, emails, and any witnesses. The appeals process is where you can actually present your full story to someone who will listen. It took me 3 months but I eventually got approved. Don't let them discourage you - single parents face legitimate challenges that should be considered.
This is really helpful advice! I'm documenting everything now - keeping records of daycare closures, my child's sick days, and all the times I communicated with my supervisor about childcare issues. It's encouraging to hear that someone else went through multiple denials and still got approved. Did you use a lawyer for your appeal or represent yourself? I'm trying to decide if I need professional help or if I can handle it on my own with all this documentation.
I represented myself for both appeals and it worked out fine. The key is being organized and sticking to the facts. For the hearing, I made a timeline of events, brought printed copies of all my documentation, and practiced explaining my situation clearly. The judge was actually pretty understanding once I could tell the whole story instead of just filling out forms. If your case is straightforward like attendance due to childcare emergencies, you probably don't need a lawyer. Just make sure you understand the legal standard - for attendance, they need to prove it was willful misconduct, not just violating policy for legitimate reasons.
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - got denied for "voluntary quit without good cause" even though I left because of safety concerns at my warehouse job. It's so frustrating how Washington ESD seems to automatically side with employers. I'm planning to appeal but worried about the process. Has anyone had success appealing safety-related quits? I have photos of the unsafe conditions and emails to my supervisor about the hazards, but I'm not sure if that's enough documentation for Washington ESD to approve my claim.
Safety concerns are definitely considered good cause for quitting in Washington! The key is showing you tried to get the employer to fix the unsafe conditions first. Your photos and emails to supervisors are exactly the kind of documentation you need. Make sure you can prove: 1) The conditions were genuinely unsafe/hazardous, 2) You reported them to management, 3) The employer failed to address the safety issues, and 4) A reasonable person would have quit under those circumstances. I've seen people win appeals for safety-related quits when they have solid documentation like yours. The appeals examiner will look at whether you exhausted reasonable options before quitting.
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For future reference, Washington ESD posts Extended Benefits status updates on their website under 'Extended Benefits Information.' They're required to announce when EB periods begin and end, though the info can be hard to locate.
Thanks for letting us know where to find that info! I'll bookmark that section for future reference.
I'm in a similar situation - my benefits are ending in about 3 weeks and I've been job searching for 4 months now. Reading through this thread has been incredibly helpful, especially learning that Washington isn't currently in an EB period. Does anyone know if there are income requirements for those WorkSource training programs that Natasha mentioned? I'm wondering if having a spouse who's still working would disqualify me from getting financial support during retraining.
Great question about WorkSource income requirements! From what I understand, many of their training programs do have household income limits, but the thresholds are usually pretty reasonable - they're designed to help people who are unemployed or underemployed, not just those with zero household income. Your spouse's income might affect eligibility for some programs but not others. I'd definitely recommend calling your local WorkSource office directly to ask about specific programs and their income requirements. They can walk you through what you might qualify for based on your particular situation.
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update? did u get it working? im having similar issue now and wanna know if u fixed it
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Abby Marshall
•Yes! Finally got it resolved. I used the Claimyr service to get through to ESD (after trying to call for hours on my own with no luck). Turns out there was a system flag on my account because my previous employer submitted some information that didn't match what I reported. The agent was able to clear the flag and let me file my weekly claim over the phone. The website works normally for me now. Hope you get yours fixed too!
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PixelPioneer
I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! Been trying to file since yesterday and the option just isn't there. My dashboard looks completely normal otherwise - I can see my claim balance, payment history, everything except the weekly filing button. Really glad to hear you got yours resolved through Claimyr, I might have to try that route too since I can't get through on the phone lines. It's so stressful when the website glitches like this right when you need to file!
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