UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the helpful suggestions! I found my first paystub in my email (it was sent as a PDF when they first set up direct deposit). For my end date, I checked my bank statements and found the last deposit, then counted back to what would have been my last day based on their pay schedule. I submitted this info to ESD with a note explaining how I determined the dates. The adjudicator called me today and said it matched their records from the employer! My claim has been approved and I should see my first payment next week. Really appreciate all the help from this group!

Congrats on getting it resolved! Your approach of combining the paystub info with bank statement analysis was really smart. It's great that you documented your methodology for ESD too - that probably helped show you were being thorough rather than just guessing. For anyone else reading this thread in the future, this is a perfect example of why it's worth taking the extra time to piece together accurate information rather than estimating. The detective work pays off in the end!

That's great news that your supervisor is getting you that letter! Just a heads up - when you submit it, make sure it includes your full name and the dates of your employment along with the layoff reason. ESD is pretty specific about what they need on these documents. Also, if you do run into any delays after submitting it, don't panic. Sometimes it takes them a few business days to review and update your claim status. Keep checking your eServices account for any updates or additional requests. Good luck!

I went through something very similar when I was laid off from my warehouse job last fall. The key thing that helped me was being proactive about getting the documentation before ESD even asked for it. Since you're in construction and the project ended, that's actually one of the clearest cases for unemployment benefits - it's obviously lack of work, not misconduct. When you get that letter from your supervisor, make sure it mentions: - Your exact employment dates - That you were laid off due to project completion/lack of work - That you were a good employee (this helps confirm no misconduct) One thing I learned is that construction layoffs are pretty common and ESD processes them regularly, so once you get the right documentation submitted, it should move fairly quickly. The construction industry has these natural cycles and ESD understands that. Just stay on top of your weekly claims while you wait for them to review everything.

Thanks everyone for all the help! Got my first payment deposited today. The process was intimidating at first but this thread really helped me understand what to expect.

Congratulations on getting your first payment! That's such a relief when you're dealing with job loss. Just want to echo what others have said about staying consistent with your weekly filings - it becomes routine after a few weeks. Also, don't forget to keep detailed records of your job search activities since Washington requires those 3 contacts per week. The job market can be tough but having that unemployment safety net definitely helps take some pressure off while you're looking. Best of luck with your job search!

Thank you all for the helpful responses! I'm definitely going to fill out the form and send it in before the deadline. I'll also make a copy for my records just in case. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and knowledge - this was stressing me out!

Just wanted to add my experience - I received this same letter a few weeks ago and called ESD directly to ask about it. The representative confirmed that these are being sent to everyone who received pandemic-era benefits as a precautionary measure. She explained that the federal government is requiring states to do a comprehensive review of all PUA, PEUC, and FPUC payments from 2020-2021, and rather than wait for potential overpayments to be identified, they're giving people the chance to request waivers upfront. Even if you think everything was correct with your claim, it's worth submitting the form because the review process might identify issues that weren't caught initially (like documentation requirements that changed during the pandemic). The agent stressed that having a waiver request on file protects you if they do find something later. Takes maybe 15 minutes to fill out and could save you thousands if they determine there was an overpayment.

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I've talked to my HR department and confirmed they submitted the standby request yesterday. I've set up my ESD account to get text alerts and checked that my contact info is all correct. Now I guess I just wait and keep filing those weekly claims. Fingers crossed it moves on the faster end of the timeline!

I'm also waiting on a standby claim approval right now (filed last week) and this thread has been super helpful! One thing I wanted to add - if you're worried about the financial gap, some credit unions and banks offer short-term hardship loans specifically for people waiting on unemployment benefits. My credit union has a "bridge loan" program that covers up to $2000 for 60 days at low interest rates if you can show proof of a pending UI claim. Might be worth checking if your bank has something similar while you wait for ESD to process everything.