One more tip - if you do get contacted by ESD about the job refusal, don't panic. Answer their questions honestly and provide any documentation they ask for. Most of the time if you have legitimate reasons and you're actively job searching, they'll understand. The system is designed to help people find appropriate work, not force them into bad situations.

I just want to add that it's really important to keep track of your ongoing job search activities too. Even if you refuse a job for valid reasons, ESD will still want to see that you're actively looking for other work. Make sure you're applying to your required number of jobs each week and documenting everything. The job refusal becomes much less of an issue when you can show you're genuinely engaged in finding suitable employment. Also, don't let one unsuitable job offer discourage you from continuing your search - there are better opportunities out there that will be a proper fit for your skills and situation.

That's awesome that everything worked out smoothly! I'm dealing with something similar right now - got the missing employer info alert yesterday and was panicking. Your update gives me hope that it's just routine verification like everyone said. Did you end up doing anything special or just waited it out after responding to the alert?

Similar thing happened to me about 3 weeks ago! Got the "missing employer information" alert and was super stressed about it. I responded right away through eServices and kept filing my weekly claims. My payments continued without any delays - it really does seem to be just a routine verification thing they do. The whole process was much smoother than I expected based on all the horror stories you hear about ESD. Definitely keep filing your claims and try not to worry too much about it!

I've been using CashApp for unemployment deposits for about 10 months now and wanted to share some insights that might help ease your nerves! The timing is pretty predictable - usually 2-3 business days after your weekly claim processes, though I've seen it as fast as next day during lighter processing weeks. A few things that have made my experience smoother: First, definitely get the CashApp debit card if you don't have it already - sometimes you can access funds even while they show "pending" in the app. Second, I always take screenshots of my eServices payment confirmations for my records. Third, I set up automatic transfers to move the money to my credit union account within 24 hours of receiving it, which helps avoid any potential account holds from large balances. One thing that surprised me early on was that CashApp customer service is actually pretty helpful if you do run into issues. I had one deposit take 5 days during a holiday week, and they were able to track it down and confirm it was legitimate. The key is being proactive - if something seems off, don't wait too long to contact both CashApp and ESD. You should be totally fine for your first payment tomorrow. The anxiety is normal but most people have smooth experiences with CashApp for unemployment. Just give it the full 3 business days before worrying!

I've been using CashApp for my ESD deposits for about 6 months and wanted to add a few more tips that haven't been mentioned yet. The 2-3 day timeline is accurate, but here's something useful - if you log into eServices and see your payment status change to "Paid" on Tuesday, you can usually expect the CashApp deposit by Thursday at the latest. One thing I learned the hard way - make sure your phone number on file with CashApp matches what ESD has. I had a deposit delayed by 2 days because of a phone number mismatch that triggered additional verification. Also, if you have any other regular income going into CashApp (like gig work), it actually helps establish a pattern that makes the unemployment deposits less likely to trigger fraud alerts. The most important advice I can give is to stay calm if your first deposit takes the full 3 days - that's totally normal and doesn't mean anything went wrong. CashApp processes government deposits in batches, so timing can vary. You've got this!

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else dealing with this - I had a similar situation where I missed an adjudicator call and panicked thinking they'd automatically deny my claim. Turns out they're actually required to make a reasonable effort to contact you before making a decision. If you've been calling back and leaving messages, that shows good faith on your part. One thing that helped me was also trying to call during different times of day - I found late afternoon (around 3-4 PM) sometimes had better luck than mornings. And definitely check your mail AND email for any correspondence they might have sent about what specific information they need. Sometimes the voicemail is generic but they've already mailed you a detailed questionnaire about the issue. Don't give up! The fact that Connor got through and it was just a simple verification issue is pretty typical from what I've seen in this community.

Reading through this thread as someone new to the unemployment system, I'm struck by how common this adjudicator callback situation seems to be! It's both reassuring and frustrating to see that so many people have dealt with missed calls and the anxiety that comes with those vague voicemails. What I'm taking away from everyone's experiences: 1) Call right at 8 AM for shortest wait times, 2) Document every attempt you make to contact them, 3) Check eServices, mail, AND email for any additional information they might have sent, 4) Don't panic - most of these turn out to be routine verification issues, and 5) They are required to make reasonable contact efforts before deciding your claim. Connor, I'm so glad you got through and it was just a simple employer verification issue! Your update gives me hope that the system, while imperfect, does eventually work when you're persistent. Thanks to everyone else for sharing your strategies and experiences - this thread is going to be a great resource for anyone facing similar situations.

Just remember that even if you get denied initially, it's not the end of the world. The appeals process exists for a reason and lots of people win their appeals when they have the right documentation.

Since you were laid off due to budget cuts, you should definitely qualify! That's a clear case of job separation through no fault of your own. Just make sure when you file your claim that you're completely accurate about the reason for separation - select "laid off" or "lack of work" rather than anything that might suggest you quit. The key things to focus on now are: 1) File your claim as soon as possible since there's usually a waiting week, 2) Register with WorkSource immediately after filing, 3) Start documenting your job search activities right away (3 contacts per week minimum), and 4) report any income honestly, even small amounts. Washington ESD can be slow to process claims, so don't panic if it takes a few weeks to hear back. Your situation sounds straightforward compared to some of the complicated cases people have shared here. Good luck!