Thanks everyone for all the advice! I think I understand now - report gross 1099 income for the week I do the work, keep detailed records, and don't try to deduct expenses when reporting to Washington ESD. Still might try to reach an agent to double-check my specific situation.

Just wanted to add that I've been in a similar situation with 1099 work while on unemployment. One thing that really helped me was creating a simple spreadsheet to track everything - date of work, hours worked, gross pay, and which week I reported it on my claim. Washington ESD can ask for documentation during audits, so having everything organized from the start saves a lot of stress later. Also, don't forget that you still need to be available for full-time work even if you're doing some 1099 gigs - that's part of the eligibility requirements they can ask about.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! Changed my bank account info and immediately got thrown into adjudication - it was so stressful. The good news is that it really is just a routine identity verification process. In my case, it took about 8 business days to resolve, and I got all my back payments in one lump sum once it was cleared. One thing that helped me was making sure to check my ESD messages every single day - they sometimes request additional documents or clarification through the messaging system rather than calling. Also, when I called, I made sure to have my claim number, Social Security number, and all the documents I'd uploaded ready to reference. The waiting is the worst part, but try to stay calm - this is actually a good sign that the system is working to protect your benefits from fraud!

I'm dealing with something similar right now - had to change my bank info last week and now I'm stuck in adjudication too. It's really reassuring to see so many people saying this is normal, even though it's incredibly stressful when you're living paycheck to paycheck. I've been checking my ESD account multiple times a day and filing my weekly claims like everyone suggested. The worst part is not knowing exactly when it'll be resolved. Has anyone had success getting a timeline estimate when they called the adjudication line? I'm trying to decide if I should call now or wait a few more days.

Update us when you hear back! These threads help other people going through the same thing. Good luck with your claim!

I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim about 8 days ago and constantly refreshing my SecureAccess account hoping for an update! Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful. It sounds like 10 days is still within the normal timeframe, so I'm trying to be patient. The hardest part is not knowing if there are any issues with my application or if it's just taking the standard processing time. I've been keeping busy with job applications like someone mentioned, which does help with the anxiety a bit. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it's reassuring to know we're all going through this together!

Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations! This is way more complex than I initially thought but at least now I understand my role (which is basically just working and keeping records) versus my employer's responsibilities.

I work in HR and deal with this stuff regularly. Just wanted to emphasize that employees should definitely keep their pay stubs and W-2s safe - not just for unemployment purposes, but you might need them if there are ever discrepancies in your wage records with ESD. We had an employee once whose wages weren't showing up correctly in the system due to a clerical error on our end, and having those documents made resolving it much faster. Also, if you ever change jobs frequently, make sure each employer has your correct Social Security number because that's how all your wage records get linked together in the system.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such great news. I'm going through a similar situation right now where the system is showing confusing information before I get the actual decision letter. Your experience gives me hope that things will work out. It's really frustrating how the ESD system shows these notices before people even know what happened with their case. Thanks for sharing the update - it's helpful to know how these things typically resolve!

I'm dealing with something very similar right now! Had my OAH hearing two weeks ago and the portal is showing all kinds of confusing status updates without any actual decision letter. It's really reassuring to see that you eventually got a positive outcome - gives me hope that mine will work out too. The whole system seems designed to create maximum stress and confusion. I've been calling OAH but haven't gotten through yet. Did you find them helpful when you finally reached them? Thanks for sharing your experience and congratulations on winning your appeal!