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Another denial reason people forget - if you don't register with WorkSourceWA within a reasonable time after filing. It's not optional, it's a requirement for maintaining eligibility.
How long do you have to register?
They usually give you instructions when you file, but generally within the first few weeks. Don't put it off because they can stop your benefits if you don't comply.
Also be careful about how you describe your reason for leaving on the initial application. The way you word it can really impact whether they approve or deny you. I've seen people get denied because they said they "quit due to stress" instead of explaining the specific unsafe or hostile conditions that made it impossible to continue working. The initial application sets the tone for your entire claim, so be detailed and specific about circumstances rather than just giving a general reason.
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confirmation - payment just hit my account about an hour ago. One day delay for Labor Day, exactly as everyone predicted. Thanks for all the info in this thread!
Awesome! Mine should be there soon too then. This thread definitely helped calm my nerves about the delay.
Glad we could help! Holiday payment delays are stressful when you're not expecting them.
Just wanted to add my experience for anyone searching this topic in the future - I've been on Washington ESD unemployment for about 8 months now and holiday delays are super predictable. Every federal holiday pushes payments back exactly one business day. The key thing I learned is to check your ESD account online - it'll show if the payment was "processed" versus actually having an issue with your claim. When it says processed but you don't see the money yet, that's just the bank/holiday delay. Also seconding the suggestion about setting up bank alerts - takes all the guesswork out of when the deposit actually hits. Hope this helps other folks dealing with the same stress!
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Last suggestion - if you haven't already, make sure you have notifications turned on in your Washington ESD account. That way you'll know immediately when the status changes instead of having to check manually every day.
Just wanted to add that you can also sign up for text notifications if you prefer those over email. I found the text alerts came through faster when my status finally changed from pending to approved.
This is such helpful advice! I'm new to the unemployment system and didn't even know about the notification options. Going to set up both email and text alerts so I don't miss anything important. The waiting is stressful enough without having to constantly check manually.
I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim 8 days ago and still pending. Reading through all these responses is actually really reassuring! I had no idea about the job search requirements starting right away or the notification settings. Going to get those set up today. It's frustrating not knowing the timeline but sounds like 2-4 weeks is pretty normal. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - makes the waiting feel less isolating when you know others are going through the same thing.
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Does anyone know if there's a way to see what information your employer provided to Washington ESD when they responded to the notice? I'm curious what my former boss said about my layoff.
Good luck getting through on the phone though! That's why services like Claimyr are so helpful - you can actually reach someone to ask about stuff like this instead of waiting weeks for a callback.
I'll look into that records request option. Thanks for the info!
Just wanted to share my experience since I was in a similar situation a few months ago. I was also worried about my employer being notified, but it turned out to be no big deal at all. They got the standard notice from Washington ESD, didn't contest it (since it was a legitimate layoff), and that was that. The whole process was actually pretty straightforward once I stopped overthinking it. Focus on your job search requirements and don't stress too much about the employer notification - it's just part of how the system works to verify claims are legitimate.
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Bottom line - pretty much all your regular compensation is subject to unemployment tax up to the wage base limit. If your employer is being sketchy about explaining it, that's concerning and you should probably look into it further.
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Brady Clean
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more informed now and know what questions to ask HR.
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Oliver Cheng
•Good luck! Don't let them brush you off - you have a right to understand your pay deductions.
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Honorah King
Just wanted to add that if you're having ongoing issues with your employer not properly explaining wage deductions, you might want to check if they're also correctly handling the employer portion of unemployment taxes. Employees pay into the system, but employers pay a much larger share - and if they're not handling your portion correctly, they might not be handling theirs either. This could affect your benefit eligibility later on. You can actually request wage and tax records from Washington ESD to verify what your employer has been reporting on your behalf.
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Dylan Campbell
•This is really helpful info! I didn't know you could request your wage records directly from ESD to verify what your employer has been reporting. That sounds like a good way to double-check if there are discrepancies between what's on my paystubs and what they're actually submitting to the state.
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