Bottom line for the OP: buy your car, keep doing your job searches, file your weekly claims on time, and don't stress about it. Transportation is a necessity, not a luxury, especially when you're job hunting.

I went through the exact same worry when I needed to replace my car while on UI benefits last fall. Washington ESD definitely doesn't care about car purchases - they only track work activity and income. I bought a used car for around $9,000 and it never came up in any of my weekly claims or communications with ESD. Having reliable transportation actually made my job search much more effective since I could apply to positions further away and wasn't stressed about getting to interviews. Just make sure you budget for ongoing costs like insurance, gas, and potential repairs, but from an unemployment eligibility standpoint, you're completely fine to buy the car.

Based on everything you've shared, here's what I recommend: 1. Have your husband document all safety issues and schedule discrepancies 2. Have him quit formally, in writing, citing the specific issues 3. Report the quit accurately on his next weekly claim 4. Continue doing 3 job search activities every week 5. Prepare for 4-8 weeks of adjudication (have financial backup if possible) 6. Answer all ESD communications promptly With proper documentation of unsafe conditions and the misrepresented schedule, he has a good chance of maintaining eligibility from his original claim. The key is documentation and prompt communication with ESD.

Just wanted to add - if your husband does decide to quit, make sure he gets any final documentation from the temp agency too, not just the worksite. Sometimes temp agencies have their own records of complaints or issues that could support his case. Also, if there are any OSHA violations happening, he could potentially file a complaint with L&I (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries) which would create an official record. That kind of government documentation really strengthens a "good cause" argument with ESD. Good luck to you both - sounds like he's in a really tough spot but you're handling it smart by getting advice first!

Just wanted to add that even if you do get denied initially, you can always appeal the decision. I know someone who got denied at first but won their appeal because the initial decision was wrong. Don't give up if the first answer isn't what you want to hear.

I went through something similar when I was laid off from my warehouse job. The key thing is to be completely honest about the circumstances of your layoff. Since your manager specifically said it was due to slow business and not performance issues, that should work in your favor. Being late occasionally typically isn't considered misconduct unless it was extreme or you were repeatedly warned about it. Make sure to emphasize in your application that you were laid off due to lack of work, not fired for cause. Also, don't delay applying - you want to get that waiting week started as soon as possible. Keep any documentation you have about the layoff and be prepared to provide it if they ask. Most people in your situation get approved without issues.

The most important thing is don't stress too much about the timing. As long as you're filing your claims correctly and meeting the requirements, the payments will come. The system works, it just takes some getting used to.

Just wanted to add my experience - I've been on unemployment for about 6 weeks now and the payment schedule is exactly as everyone described. I file my weekly claim every Sunday evening and consistently get my deposit Wednesday morning around 7am. The key things that helped me: 1) Set up direct deposit from the start, 2) File early in the week (Sunday/Monday), and 3) Keep detailed records of job searches just in case. One thing I learned is to screenshot your weekly claim confirmation - it's helpful if you ever need to prove you filed on time. The system really does work once you get the hang of it!

Final advice - keep applying for jobs while you're waiting for your claim to be processed. You'll need to show job search activities anyway, and it's better to start early. Plus you might find something before your benefits even kick in.

Hey Aurora, I went through this exact situation last year and it was really stressful at the time, but it worked out fine. I was fired from my job at a grocery store after 6 months for what my manager called "performance issues" - basically I was struggling to keep up with their unrealistic stocking quotas. I was terrified about filing for unemployment because I thought getting fired automatically disqualified you, but that's not true at all. I filed online the day after my termination and got approved within about 10 days. The key thing is that Washington ESD really does look at the specific circumstances. In my case, they determined that struggling with job performance wasn't misconduct, especially since I was trying my best and never received proper training. My employer didn't even contest it. Just be completely honest when you fill out the application - don't try to sugarcoat anything or make yourself look better. They'll contact your employer anyway, so consistency is important. Also, start your job search right away even while you're waiting for approval, because you'll need to show those activities on your weekly claims. The whole process was way less scary than I expected, and the financial relief was huge when I really needed it. You've got this!