Thanks for checking back! Good news - the form finally appeared in my account this morning under 'Additional Information Requested' like someone suggested. I've filled it out and submitted it online. The whole process took like 5 minutes once I actually found it. What a relief!

That's awesome that you found it! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now and this whole thread has been super helpful. It's so typical of ESD to say "you can do this online" but then make it nearly impossible to actually find WHERE online. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - definitely going to check that "Additional Information Requested" section first thing tomorrow morning!

Last thing I'll mention - if you're planning to file, don't wait too long. You need to file within a reasonable time after becoming unemployed or Washington ESD might question the delay. Plus the sooner you file, the sooner your waiting period starts.

Based on your monthly salary of $4,200, you'd likely qualify for a pretty decent weekly benefit amount. I went through this calculation myself recently - if you made $4,200/month consistently, that's about $12,600 per quarter. Using the Washington ESD formula (highest quarter divided by 26), you'd be looking at around $484 per week. However, if you had any quarters where you made more due to overtime, bonuses, or worked extra hours, your benefit could be higher. The key is finding your single highest-earning quarter in the base period. I'd recommend gathering all your pay stubs from the last 15 months before filing so you can identify which quarter had your peak earnings.

One last tip - document everything! Keep records of all your job applications, any assistance you apply for, training programs you look into. If you do get extended benefits or other help, they might ask for proof of your job search efforts.

I'm new to this community but going through something similar - my benefits are ending in about 3 weeks and I'm getting really anxious about it. Reading through all these responses is incredibly helpful and makes me feel less alone in this situation. I had no idea about some of these programs like WorkSource training or county emergency assistance. It's overwhelming trying to figure out all the options, but at least now I have a better sense of where to start looking. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and advice - it's exactly what people like us need to hear right now.

I'm in a similar boat - had my OAH hearing 3 weeks ago and finally got my decision yesterday through the OAH portal (they ruled in my favor!). A few things I learned: definitely check the OAH portal daily rather than waiting for mail, and make sure your email notifications aren't going to spam. The judge told me decisions usually come within 2-3 weeks but mine took exactly 21 days. Now I'm in the next waiting phase for ESD to actually implement it and release my backpay. The anxiety of waiting is just as bad as the hearing itself! Stay strong and keep checking that portal - you've already made it this far through the process.

I just went through this exact same process last month and I totally understand the anxiety! A few tips that helped me: First, definitely use that OAH portal number someone mentioned (1-855-929-7297) - I called them on day 12 after my hearing and they confirmed my decision was ready even though it wasn't showing online yet. Second, create a daily checking routine instead of obsessing all day - I checked the OAH portal once in the morning and once in the evening, plus my spam folder. It helped preserve my sanity a bit. Third, start mentally preparing for the next waiting phase now - even if you win, ESD implementation can take weeks. I won my hearing but then waited another 5 weeks for ESD to actually release my backpay. The good news is you've made it through the hardest part - actually having your hearing! Most people who make it that far do end up winning. Hang in there, the waiting is brutal but you're so close to the finish line.

One more important tip - when you do apply, set up your account to receive alerts by both email AND text message. The ESD system sometimes sends important notices that require quick action, and if you miss them, it can delay or stop your benefits. I learned this the hard way when they needed additional information and I didn't see the alert for almost two weeks!

Also wanted to mention - if your company is providing any severance pay, that might affect your unemployment benefits timing. Severance is considered "wages in lieu of notice" and can delay when your benefits start. Make sure to report any severance accurately when you apply, as it needs to be allocated over the period it's intended to cover. The ESD will calculate how this impacts your benefit start date. Better to be upfront about it than have them discover it later and create complications with your claim!