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UPDATE: First, thank you all for the helpful suggestions! I finally got through to ESD this morning (I used the Claimyr service that someone suggested, and it actually worked). Turns out my former employer DID contest my claim saying I had "quit without good cause" when I was actually laid off. The ESD agent said this triggered automatic disqualifications but there was no notification in the system because of a "correspondence error" (whatever that means). The agent has scheduled me for a fact-finding interview next week where I can present my layoff documentation. She said if the adjudicator rules in my favor, all my disqualified weeks will be paid retroactively. Fingers crossed! Thank you all again for the help - I'd have been completely lost without your advice.
Great news! Make sure to bring ALL documentation to your fact-finding interview - layoff notice, final paystub, any correspondence about your separation, and even names of witnesses who can verify you were laid off. Be prepared to explain the exact circumstances in detail. If you have any communications that prove it was a layoff, those will be extremely helpful. Good luck!
Wow, your employer straight-up LIED to ESD? That's horrible but not surprising. Companies do this all the time to avoid their UI tax rates going up. Make sure you're super prepared for that interview and don't let them intimidate you. You have RIGHTS!
So glad you got through and found out what was happening! This is exactly why I always tell people to document EVERYTHING when they leave a job - employers contest claims way more often than people realize. For your fact-finding interview, also bring any emails or texts from your supervisor about the layoff, performance reviews showing you were doing well, and if possible, contact info for coworkers who witnessed the layoff. The more evidence you have that contradicts your employer's story, the better. Wishing you the best - hopefully you'll get those back payments soon!
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When I was on standby status last month my payments would show as paid on Tuesday but didn't hit my bank accoutn until Thursday every week. But my cousin who banks with BECU got his next day! Think it depends on your bank too.
That's good to know! I'm with WSECU, so maybe that's why mine came through relatively quickly.
Credit unions definitely seem to process ESD payments faster than big banks! I've been with a local credit union for years and consistently get my UI deposits within 24-48 hours of the PAID status. My coworker who banks with Bank of America always has to wait 3-4 days for the same payments. If you're planning to be on unemployment for a while, might be worth considering switching to a credit union - they usually have better customer service too and don't charge as many fees.
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Update: I got through to ESD finally! Turns out my weekly claims were disqualified because I wasn't correctly reporting my job search activities. The agent explained I need exactly 3 per week and they need to be entered correctly in the system. She helped me file an appeal for those weeks and showed me how to properly document activities going forward. For anyone with similar issues - definitely call them right away instead of waiting like I did!
So happy you got answers! It's crazy how they don't make these requirements super clear upfront. The ESD website is so confusing to navigate.
Really glad you were able to get through and get this resolved! Your experience is a perfect example of why it's so important to contact ESD directly when you see "disqualified" status rather than just assuming it will work itself out. The job search requirement documentation can definitely be tricky to navigate at first, but once you know the system it becomes routine. Thanks for sharing the update - this will definitely help other people in similar situations!
Congratulations on getting this resolved! Your experience highlights something really important - the difference between "disqualified" and "pending" status that many people don't understand. I've seen so many posts where people think disqualified just means "waiting for approval" when it actually means there's a specific issue that needs to be addressed. The job search documentation requirement definitely trips up a lot of first-time filers. It's great that you were able to file an appeal for those weeks - hopefully you'll get them approved retroactively since you were actually doing job searches, just not reporting them properly in the system.
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have u tried the ESD escalation form on their website?? Sometimes that works better than calling. Go to esd.wa.gov > unemployment > customer care > escalation form. It's burried on purpose I think lol
I actually did try that form 3 weeks ago and got an auto-reply saying someone would contact me within 5-7 business days... and of course no one ever did. But thanks for suggesting it - it might work better for others!
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when my claim was finally paid last year i had major issues with the deposit. turns out i entered my account # wrong by one digit when i first applied. make sure all ur banking info is 100% correct in the system! had to wait another 2 weeks to get it fixed and get my money :
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Donna Cline
•omg that sounds awful!! good advice tho
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Mei Wong
Just wanted to add that if you're worried about timing, you can also check your bank's mobile app or online banking to see if there are any pending deposits. Sometimes the money shows up as "pending" in your account before it's officially available. Also, if you have overdraft protection or need to make a payment urgently, some banks will let you access pending direct deposits early if you call and explain the situation. Fingers crossed it comes through quickly for you!
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