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Serene Snow
Update us when you figure out what happened! I'm curious what the actual reason was for the disqualification.
Alfredo Lugo
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the help and suggestions. I feel like I have a better plan now.
Hope you get it sorted out quickly. The Washington ESD system can be such a pain to deal with.
Talia Klein
I had a similar issue a couple months ago where I got a random disqualification week that made no sense. After reading through all these responses, it sounds like you've covered most of the common causes. Since you're sure about your earnings, job searches, and availability, this really does sound like either a system glitch or something related to that dental appointment you mentioned. The fact that you marked yourself as available but had an appointment might have confused their system somehow. I'd definitely recommend trying that Claimyr service that Danielle mentioned - I ended up having to wait 4+ hours on hold when I finally got through the regular way, and it sounds like they can save you that hassle. Keep us posted on what you find out!
Thanks Talia! Yeah, the dental appointment thing is bothering me now that Daniel mentioned it. I thought marking available was correct since it was just a short appointment, but maybe the system sees any unavailable time as a red flag. I'm going to try calling one more time tomorrow morning and if that doesn't work, I'll definitely check out Claimyr. This whole situation is so stressful when you're already struggling financially. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with these confusing ESD issues.
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One more thing - make sure all your contact information is up to date in your account before you file the new claim. Washington ESD will need to reach you for verification and if your info is wrong it can delay everything.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I feel much better prepared now. Going to file my new claim next week.
I'm a newcomer here and going through the exact same situation. My claim expires in a few weeks and I'm terrified about the gap in benefits. Reading through all these responses has been really helpful - it sounds like filing a new claim early is the key, even if you're not sure you'll qualify. The fact that so many people have had to use third-party services like Claimyr just to get through to Washington ESD shows how broken the system is. It's frustrating that we have to jump through so many hoops when we're already struggling to find work in this job market.
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Evelyn Xu
Thanks everyone for all the information. This has been really helpful in understanding what to expect. Sounds like I need to focus on finding work rather than counting on being able to extend benefits.
Good luck with your job search! And remember, if you need to get specific information about your situation, don't waste time trying to call Washington ESD directly - use a service like Claimyr to actually get through to someone who can help.
Aria Park
•Thanks, I'll definitely keep that in mind. This thread has been way more informative than anything I could find on the Washington ESD website.
Kaitlyn Otto
I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been incredibly eye-opening. I had no idea that you needed to work again to qualify for a new claim - I thought you could just reapply once your year was up. The whole system seems designed to push people off benefits rather than actually help them through tough job markets. I've been unemployed for 5 months now and the thought of having no income support while still searching for work is terrifying. Has anyone had success with the WorkSource programs that were mentioned earlier? I'm wondering if I should start exploring those options now rather than waiting until my benefits run out.
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UPDATE: Finally got through to WorkSource! The person I spoke with was actually really understanding. They said this happens more often than you'd think. They've rescheduled my appointment for next week and added notes to my file explaining the situation. They also said I should call ESD to make sure everything is documented there too. Going to try that now. Thanks everyone for your help!
yay!! so glad it worked out!! 🎉
Ava Martinez
•Great news! This is exactly why it's important to address these issues promptly. For your ESD call, make sure to get a reference number for the call when you speak with them. That way you have documentation that you reported the issue.
So relieved to hear you got it sorted out with WorkSource! That's a huge weight off your shoulders. When you call ESD, definitely mention that WorkSource already documented everything and gave you a new appointment. Having that paper trail will make the ESD conversation much smoother. You handled this exactly right by calling immediately and being proactive about it. Hope the rest of the process goes smoothly for you!
The Boss
DONT TRUST THE WEBSITE!! call them!!! same thing happened to me and then they said i had an issue they needed to fix. but the website never showed any issues or warnings!!! they kept saying everything was fine on the website but it wasnt and i almost missed out on 2 weeks of payments because of it!!!!!
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Mia Roberts
•While it's good to be proactive, in this specific situation (changing from Web Processing to Pending), it's a standard part of ESD's payment process. The system is working as designed. Calling unnecessarily adds to the already long wait times for people with actual claim issues. If it remains in Pending status for more than 3 business days, then calling would be appropriate.
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Aisha Hussain
I can relate to the stress you're feeling! I went through something similar about 6 months ago and it was nerve-wracking. The status changes are definitely confusing when you're not expecting them. From what I learned, the "pending" status with no dollar amount is actually a good sign - it means your payment is actively being processed through their system. The amount disappears temporarily as part of their verification process, but it should reappear when it switches to "paid" status. In my case, it took about 36 hours from when it changed to pending until I saw the money in my account. Try to hang in there - based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like you're on the right track and should see your payment soon!
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