Update: Wanted to let everyone know that I took the advice here and tried that Claimyr service to get through to ESD. I was able to talk to someone who actually explained what's happening. Apparently there was a discrepancy between what I reported and what my employer reported about my final paycheck date. The date changed because they sent a request for additional information to my former employer. The agent told me these typically take 2-3 weeks to resolve once they get the employer's response. At least now I know what's happening! Thanks everyone for your help.

this happened to my brother he was in adjucation for 2 months!!! but then got all the back pay at once. ESD is soooooo slow its crazy but at least you'll get all the money eventually

One last thing - make sure your address is up to date with all your accounts and the post office. Sometimes fraudsters try to redirect mail to cover their tracks.

I went through something similar last year and it was a nightmare to deal with. Here are the key steps that helped me get it resolved: 1) File the fraud report with Washington ESD immediately - don't wait, 2) File a police report for identity theft and get a case number, 3) Contact the IRS and file Form 14039, 4) Pull all three credit reports and look for other fraudulent activity, 5) Document EVERYTHING with dates and reference numbers. The whole process took me about 4 months to fully resolve, but acting quickly definitely helps. Also consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports while you're dealing with this. Stay persistent - you'll get through this!

One last thing - if you end up needing to talk to Washington ESD about anything specific to your situation, Claimyr really does help with getting through. I used it when I had questions about restarting my claim after maternity leave and got connected right away.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! As someone who works with unemployment claims, I can confirm that pregnancy absolutely does not disqualify you from benefits in Washington. The state follows federal anti-discrimination laws, so as long as you meet the basic eligibility requirements (lost job through no fault of your own, earned enough wages, able and available for work), you're good to go. The "able and available" part just means you can work right now - which it sounds like you can at 6 months. When you eventually can't work due to childbirth or medical reasons, you'll just pause your weekly claims and can potentially restart them later if you have benefit weeks remaining. Don't let pregnancy stop you from claiming benefits you've rightfully earned!

Bottom line: apply for Washington ESD benefits regardless of your classification. Let them make the determination based on all the facts. You might be surprised by the outcome, and you definitely won't get benefits if you don't apply at all.

I went through a similar situation with contract work last year and wanted to share what I learned. Even though I was technically a 1099 contractor, Washington ESD approved my claim because they found the company had too much control over my work methods and schedule. The key is in the details - document everything about your working relationship, including any training they provided, equipment you used, how your schedule was set, and whether you worked exclusively for them. Don't get discouraged by conflicting information online - the only way to know for sure is to apply and let ESD investigate. The adjudication process took about 3-4 weeks for me, but I received back pay for all the weeks I had filed. Even if you're not sure about your eligibility, it's worth applying since you have nothing to lose and potentially significant benefits to gain.

Bottom line: go to secure.esd.wa.gov, create your accounts, file your claim, and then be prepared to file weekly claims every week. It's not as scary as it seems once you get started. You got this!

Just wanted to add one more tip that helped me - before you start filing, write down all your employer information on a piece of paper first. Include company names, addresses, phone numbers, your start/end dates, and your supervisor's name if you remember it. Having it all written out beforehand makes the online form much faster to fill out. Also, if you moved recently, make sure your address is updated in the system since that's where they'll mail important documents. The whole process really isn't as bad as it seems when you're prepared!