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.

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.

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!

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!

Good luck with your claim! Based on everything you've shared, this sounds like a case where Washington ESD should approve benefits. The key is that you were acting in good faith as an employee, not trying to undermine authority or be disruptive.

I went through something very similar about 6 months ago. Got fired for "insubordination" after I questioned why we weren't following proper safety protocols during equipment maintenance. My supervisor didn't like being challenged and wrote me up for "undermining management decisions." Washington ESD approved my claim after about 4 weeks of review. The key thing that helped my case was that I could show my questions were legitimate workplace concerns, not just me being difficult. I wrote down everything I remembered about the incident - dates, who was present, exactly what was said. When the adjudicator called, I explained that I was trying to do my job responsibly, not being insubordinate. They saw right through my employer's BS excuse. Your situation sounds even more clear-cut than mine was - questioning policy efficiency in a team meeting is exactly the kind of professional discussion employees should be having. I'd be shocked if Washington ESD doesn't approve your claim.

this thread is making me so anxious about my own claim that I filed last week. should I expect to wait months too?

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.

Had to use Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication status. Worth every penny to actually talk to a real person who could tell me what was going on with my claim.

Just wanted to add my experience - I was fired for "not being a good fit" after 6 months at my job, which was really just performance-related issues. I was honest on my application about the circumstances and got approved for benefits without any problems. The key thing I learned is that Washington ESD really does distinguish between being fired for misconduct versus being fired for inability to do the job or performance issues. Since you mentioned there were no formal write-ups and it was performance-related, you should have a good chance. Don't let the fear of being denied stop you from applying - the worst they can say is no, and you might be pleasantly surprised. Good luck with your claim!