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Update: I tried a few of the suggestions here - I called early Wednesday morning, specifically asked about expediting for hardship, and contacted my state rep's office. The rep's office got back to me quickly and said they'd send an inquiry to their ESD liaison. Not resolved yet but at least feeling like I'm making progress. Thank you all for the advice - will update when I hear more!
Great job taking those steps! The state rep liaison can be very effective. While you wait, make sure you're still completing your weekly claims, and document any communications with ESD. If you have any issues making rent, also look into emergency rental assistance programs in your area - many counties still have funds available through 2025.
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - been waiting 5 weeks for identity verification and getting the same runaround. One thing that helped me was filing a complaint through the Washington State Auditor's office whistleblower portal. They have a section specifically for government agency performance issues. It's not a quick fix, but it creates an official record and they do follow up. Also, if you haven't already, try reaching out to local legal aid organizations - some have unemployment specialists who can advocate on your behalf. The Northwest Justice Project has a hotline specifically for unemployment issues. Hang in there, I know how stressful this is!
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Wow, reading through this thread really highlights how frustrating ESD's system can be! @Ellie Lopez I'm so glad you were able to get your issue resolved through Claimyr. It's ridiculous that the system doesn't give any indication when there's an account flag - just silently blocking access leaves people completely in the dark. For anyone else dealing with similar login issues, it seems like the pattern is: silent refresh loop = account flag that requires calling ESD directly. The identity verification flags seem to trigger from things like logging in from different locations, which is pretty sensitive. Thanks to everyone who shared their troubleshooting steps and experiences - this thread will definitely help other people facing the same problem!
This is such a helpful thread! I'm dealing with the exact same silent refresh issue right now and was going crazy thinking it was just me. Based on what everyone's shared, it sounds like I probably have an account flag too. The fact that ESD's system doesn't provide ANY error message or notification is absolutely maddening - how are people supposed to know what's wrong? I've been trying the phone lines for days with no luck, so I'm definitely going to check out that Claimyr service that helped @Ellie Lopez. It's frustrating that we have to pay a third-party service to get through to our own state agency, but at this point I just need to file my claims. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least now I know I'm not alone in this struggle!
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now - applied mid-December and still pending after 3+ weeks. It's so frustrating not knowing what's happening or how much longer it will take. Reading all these responses is both helpful and terrifying... 9 weeks?! I really hope mine doesn't take that long. Thanks for posting this question, at least now I know I'm not alone in this situation. Going to try calling again tomorrow and see if I can get through to someone who can give me an update on my claim status.
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This has been really informative. I manage people and honestly didn't realize that firing someone for performance wouldn't necessarily disqualify them from unemployment. Good to know from the employer side too.
That's why it's important for employers to document performance issues properly and provide coaching/warnings before termination. Makes the process clearer for everyone involved.
Absolutely. We've been working on improving our performance management processes partly for this reason.
I went through something very similar about 6 months ago - got fired from my retail job for "not meeting sales targets" even though I was trying my best. I was really worried about applying for unemployment because I thought getting fired meant automatic disqualification. But everyone here is right - performance issues are totally different from misconduct in Washington ESD's eyes. I filed my claim and got approved within about 3 weeks. The key is to be completely honest about what happened and don't try to sugarcoat anything. They'll figure out the truth anyway when they contact your employer. My advice is definitely file immediately - you're losing money every day you wait, and based on what you described, you have a really good chance of getting approved. The worst thing that can happen is they say no, but you'll probably be fine.
Gabriel Freeman
Bottom line: in your first 13 weeks, you can generally decline work that pays significantly less than your previous job (like the $15-16/hour offers you mentioned vs your $28/hour previous wage). After that, expectations become more flexible but there's still protection against having to accept inappropriate work. Document your job search thoroughly and don't hesitate to contact Washington ESD for guidance on specific situations.
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Victoria Brown
•And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific case, there are ways to get through even when the phone lines are busy. The Claimyr service has been a lifesaver for people who need to reach an agent.
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•Definitely going to look into that. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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Manny Lark
I went through something similar a few months ago - was making $30/hour before layoff and getting offers around $18/hour. I documented each declined offer with reasons like "salary 40% below previous wage" and "would result in net income loss after work expenses." Washington ESD never questioned it during my first 3 months. The key is showing you're actively applying to appropriate positions while documenting legitimate reasons for declining unsuitable ones. Keep detailed records of everything - job applications, offers received, and reasons for any declines. This protects you if they ever review your claim.
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