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I'm new to this community but dealing with a very similar situation right now. Just got terminated yesterday for what my manager called "insubordination" after I questioned why we were implementing a new scheduling system that seemed to create more problems than it solved. I brought up my concerns during our weekly team meeting - wasn't confrontational or disrespectful, just asked if we had considered the potential issues I was seeing. Apparently that was enough to get me written up and then fired the next day. Reading through all these responses is giving me hope that Washington ESD might see this for what it really is - a manager who doesn't like being questioned rather than actual misconduct. I'm planning to file my claim today and document everything I can remember about what happened. It's reassuring to see so many people who've been through similar situations and eventually got their benefits approved. Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone - it really helps to know I'm not alone in dealing with this kind of workplace BS.
Welcome to the community, Sarah! I'm so sorry you're going through this - it's incredibly frustrating when asking legitimate questions gets labeled as "insubordination." Your situation sounds almost identical to what many of us have experienced. The fact that you brought up concerns during a scheduled team meeting in a professional manner should definitely work in your favor with Washington ESD. That's exactly the kind of employee engagement that should be encouraged, not punished. Make sure to write down every detail you can remember while it's still fresh - who was present, your exact words, the tone of the conversation, etc. From what everyone here has shared, Washington ESD seems pretty good at seeing through these bogus "insubordination" claims when they're really just personality conflicts with management. You're definitely not alone in this, and I have a good feeling your case will turn out well based on similar experiences shared here. Keep us posted on how your adjudication goes!
I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation right now! Got fired last month for "insubordination" after I questioned a new workflow procedure during a staff meeting. I asked why we were switching to a more complicated system when the old one was working fine, and my supervisor took it as "challenging authority." Never raised my voice, wasn't rude, just genuinely wanted to understand the reasoning behind the change. Two weeks later I was terminated for "undermining management decisions." I filed my Washington ESD claim immediately and I'm currently in the adjudication phase. Reading everyone's experiences here gives me so much hope - it really does seem like ESD can tell the difference between legitimate workplace concerns and actual misconduct. The waiting is killing me financially but I'm trying to stay positive. It's such a relief to find this community and realize I'm not the only one dealing with managers who use "insubordination" as a way to silence any questions or feedback from employees.
Jackson, your situation sounds so familiar to what many of us have experienced! It's really frustrating how asking reasonable questions about work processes gets twisted into "undermining authority." The fact that you asked about it during a proper staff meeting - which is literally the appropriate venue for discussing workflow changes - should definitely work in your favor with Washington ESD. I'm still waiting for my adjudication to finish too, but reading all these success stories from people with similar cases has me feeling more optimistic. It seems like ESD adjudicators are pretty experienced at spotting the difference between genuine misconduct and managers who just don't like being questioned. The financial stress during the waiting period is brutal though - I totally get that part. Hang in there and keep filing your weekly claims! Hopefully we'll both have good news to share with the community soon.
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Update: I finally got through to ESD today! The adjudicator confirmed they're just waiting for my school to verify my enrollment status, and that my former employer not responding won't hold things up much longer. They said once they hear from the school, they should have a decision within a week. Feeling much more hopeful now!
That's great news! Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims during this waiting period, even before you get a determination. If approved, you'll only be paid for weeks you've properly filed claims for.
glad to hear!! fingers crossed for u
That's such a relief that you finally got through and got some clarity! The waiting is always the worst part when you don't know what's happening. Sounds like you're almost at the finish line. I went through something similar last year where my adjudication kept getting delayed for school verification - once my college responded it was literally 3 days and I had my approval. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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Based on everyone's feedback, here's a summary for you: 1. Yes, you must complete 3 job search activities weekly while working part-time 2. Your part-time work doesn't count toward job search requirements 3. Various activities count: applications, workshops, job fairs, etc. 4. Report gross earnings for hours worked each week, even if not paid yet 5. Partial benefits = Weekly Benefit Amount minus 75% of your earnings 6. Keep detailed records of all job search activities in case of audit 7. You must remain available for and accept suitable full-time work Hope this helps clarify everything!
Thank you so much for this perfect summary! This answers all my questions and I feel much more confident about managing my claim while working part-time now. I'll start documenting my job searches properly and make sure I stay in compliance with all the requirements.
Just wanted to add that if you're struggling to fit in all 3 job search activities each week with your part-time schedule, try to batch them efficiently. I do all mine on Sunday evenings - apply to 2-3 jobs online, update my profile on a job board, and maybe register with a new staffing agency. Takes about an hour total and then I'm done for the week. Also keep a simple spreadsheet with dates, company names, and what you did - makes it so much easier if ESD ever asks for documentation later!
That's a really smart approach! I like the idea of batching them all together on one day. The spreadsheet tip is especially helpful - I was just keeping notes on my phone but a proper spreadsheet would be much more organized for potential audits. Do you have any recommendations for which staffing agencies are good to register with? I'm in retail now but open to other types of work.
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this thread is making me so anxious about my own claim that I filed last week. should I expect to wait months too?
Not necessarily. Simple claims with clear job separations can still process relatively quickly. It's the complex cases that get stuck in adjudication.
I thought mine would be simple too. You never know what will cause a delay until it happens.
I'm dealing with the exact same situation - filed in late September and still stuck in adjudication with zero communication from Washington ESD. It's absolutely mind-boggling that they can leave people hanging for months without any updates or realistic timelines. I've been surviving on savings but that's running out fast. The stress of not knowing when (or if) this will get resolved is honestly worse than being unemployed in the first place. Reading through all these experiences, it sounds like getting through to an actual human being is the only way to get real answers about what's holding things up.
I totally feel your pain about the stress being worse than the actual job loss. That uncertainty is crushing when you're trying to plan your life and budget. From what I've gathered reading through everyone's experiences here, it really does seem like speaking to an agent is the key to understanding what's actually happening with your claim. Have you considered trying that Claimyr service that several people mentioned? I'm getting pretty desperate myself and thinking about giving it a shot since the traditional calling route has been completely useless.
You're absolutely right about the uncertainty being the worst part. I'm in a similar boat - filed in October and the not knowing is killing me. At least with a rejection you could appeal or figure out next steps, but this limbo is brutal. Based on what others have shared here, it seems like most people who finally got through to agents discovered there were specific issues (like employer disputes) that weren't showing up in their online accounts. I'm seriously considering the Claimyr option too at this point. The cost has to be worth it if it means getting actual information about what's holding things up.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to try setting it up this weekend and see how it goes. Fingers crossed the website cooperates.
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Tyrone Johnson
•And remember if you can't get through to anyone at Washington ESD for help, services like Claimyr are there as a backup option.
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Klaus Schmidt
•Will do! I'll update this thread once I get it figured out in case it helps someone else.
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Just wanted to share my experience - I actually just went through this process last week! The direct deposit option in SecureAccess Washington is under "Manage Your Claim" then "Payment Options." Make sure you have a PDF of your voided check ready to upload because they definitely require that for verification. One thing I learned the hard way is to double-check that your name on your bank account matches exactly what's on your unemployment claim - even middle initials matter. Mine got rejected the first time because my bank account had my full middle name but my ESD account only had the initial. Also, they send you a test deposit of like $0.01 first to verify the account works, so don't panic if you see that tiny amount show up before your actual payment. The whole thing took about 10 business days for me once I submitted everything correctly.
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Ava Williams
•Thanks for the detailed breakdown! The "Manage Your Claim" -> "Payment Options" path is exactly what I was looking for. I've been clicking around that site for hours and couldn't find it. The name matching requirement is really important to know - I actually go by a nickname on most things but my bank account has my full legal name, so I'll need to make sure my ESD account matches that exactly. Quick question - when you uploaded the voided check, did it have to be a physical voided check or could you use a digital copy from your bank's website?
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Benjamin Johnson
•This is incredibly helpful! I've been struggling to find that Payment Options section for days. The detail about name matching is so important - I would have definitely made that mistake since my bank account has my full middle name but I think my ESD profile just has the initial. I'll need to check that and possibly update one or the other before submitting. The test deposit heads up is great too - I would have been so confused seeing a random penny deposit. Did you get any kind of confirmation email when you first submitted the direct deposit request, or did you just have to wait and see if it worked?
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