That's smart advice about continuing to submit job search logs. I have been applying to everything I can find in this area, so I might as well document it. And I'll definitely check with WorkSource - at this point any financial help would be a lifesaver. Thank you.

I'm so sorry you're going through this, Darren. Your situation really highlights how broken the system is when it comes to housing displacement. As someone who's navigated ESD appeals before, I wanted to add a few thoughts to what others have shared. The medical documentation route that Elliott mentioned could be your strongest angle. Anxiety and stress-related conditions caused by housing instability are legitimate medical issues, and if your doctor can document that your mental health was affected to the point where remaining in an impossible housing situation would have worsened your condition, that might qualify under the medical exception. Also, while ULP attorneys are usually right about appeal odds, sometimes getting a second opinion from a different legal aid organization can be helpful. Northwest Justice Project also handles unemployment cases and might have a different perspective on your documentation. One practical tip: if you do decide to appeal, request all your case files from ESD first. Sometimes there are procedural errors in how they processed your initial claim that can provide grounds for reversal even when the underlying reason for quitting seems weak. Hang in there - having to choose between housing stability for your child and employment benefits is an impossible situation that no parent should face.

Update us on what happens. There are a few things you can do while waiting: 1. Continue filing weekly claims without fail 2. Check your account daily for new letters or messages 3. Try calling at exactly 8:00 AM when they open (sometimes you can get through) 4. Make sure you're completing your job search activities (3 per week) and documenting them 5. If it's been more than 3 weeks in adjudication, consider contacting your state representative The system is frustrating but hang in there - once they resolve the adjudication, they'll pay all your back weeks at once if you've been filing consistently.

I'm going through something similar right now! My claim has been in adjudication for 5 weeks and I keep getting different stories from different agents when I call. One told me it was about my job separation, another said it was identity verification, and the third said they couldn't see any issues at all. It's like they're all looking at different systems or something. The worst part is not knowing what's actually holding things up or how much longer it might take. I've been filing my weekly claims religiously but it's scary not knowing if/when I'll actually see any money. At least your monetary determination went through - mine is still showing "pending" for everything. Has anyone here had success getting a supervisor on the phone? Regular agents seem to have no clue what's going on half the time.

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I'll keep an eye on my email and account. My hours were cut by almost 40% so hopefully that's enough to qualify as good cause. Just trying to stay positive while I wait!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been in adjudication for 4 weeks after leaving my retail job due to schedule changes that made it impossible to keep up with my second job. Haven't gotten a call yet but this gives me hope that it might actually happen. The waiting is absolutely brutal - I check my account like 10 times a day hoping for any update. Really crossing my fingers that your 40% hour reduction gets you approved since that seems like a pretty clear case of good cause. Please update us when you hear back!

good luck with the new job! sounds like you have a good plan for ending your benefits properly

Congrats on landing the new job! I went through this same process a few months ago. The key things are: 1) File your final weekly claim and report ALL earnings from your new job (even orientation/training pay), 2) Stop filing claims once you're working full-time, and 3) Keep documentation of your last claim for your records. Washington ESD's system will automatically close your claim after a few weeks of not filing. If you want extra peace of mind, you can try calling them to confirm, but honestly the process is pretty straightforward - just don't overthink it!

The key thing to remember is that Washington ESD's primary concern is whether you're genuinely available for work. If you can honestly say you're available for full-time work and your school schedule doesn't prevent you from accepting a job, you should be okay.

I actually went through the approval process for nursing school while on unemployment benefits last year. The most important thing is to contact WorkSource Washington BEFORE you enroll - they have a specific application process for Training Benefits that can take several weeks to process. For nursing programs, they typically approve them because healthcare is considered high-demand, but you need to show that your program will lead to employment in a field with good job prospects. I had to provide documentation about the program, graduation requirements, and potential salary ranges. Once approved, you don't have to do the regular job search requirements, but you still file weekly claims and report your training status. The whole process was actually smoother than I expected once I got the right approvals in place.