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Aidan Hudson

How to unlock Washington ESD unemployment account - locked out after failed login attempts

My Washington ESD account got locked yesterday after I tried logging in several times with what I thought was the right password. Now when I go to esd.wa.gov it just says my account is temporarily locked due to multiple failed login attempts. I've been filing my weekly claims for 6 weeks with no issues until this happened. I tried waiting 24 hours like some websites suggest but it's still locked. Does anyone know the actual process to unlock a Washington ESD unemployment account? I'm worried about missing my weekly claim deadline.

This thread is giving me anxiety about my own account now! I better write down my login info somewhere safe in case this happens to me.

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Yeah definitely be careful with multiple login attempts!

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I use a password manager to avoid this exact problem. Worth the investment.

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UPDATE: I finally got through using that Claimyr service and got my account unlocked! The whole process took about 45 minutes from start to finish. The ESD agent was actually really helpful and explained that my account got flagged because I'd been logging in from different devices. Thanks everyone for the advice!

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Great news! Now you know for next time to stick to one device if possible.

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Yes thank you all so much! I was able to file my weekly claim right after getting unlocked. Crisis averted!

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Isabella Santos

Who pays unemployment when you get fired - Washington ESD confused about funding source

I got terminated from my job last week for performance issues and I'm trying to understand how unemployment actually works. Who pays unemployment when you get fired - is it my former employer directly or does Washington ESD have some kind of fund? My manager mentioned something about their unemployment taxes going up if I file a claim but I'm not sure if that's true. I've never been fired before so this whole process is confusing. Do I even qualify for UI benefits if I was terminated for performance rather than being laid off?

The whole employer tax thing is interesting. I work in HR and we definitely track our unemployment claims because they affect our tax rate. But we only contest claims when we believe there was actual misconduct, not just poor performance.

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That's reassuring to hear from someone on the employer side. What would you consider misconduct vs. performance?

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Misconduct would be things like theft, harassment, repeatedly violating safety rules, or refusing to do assigned work. Missing deadlines or not meeting sales goals would typically be performance issues.

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Just want to echo what others have said - don't let your employer discourage you from filing. I was told the same thing when I got fired and it turned out I was eligible the whole time. Washington ESD will investigate and make their own determination regardless of what your employer says.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.

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Good luck! The whole process can be stressful but it's there to help people in situations exactly like yours.

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Grace Johnson

How do I file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD?

I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant after 3 years and I've never had to file for unemployment before. I'm completely lost on where to start with Washington ESD. Do I need to go somewhere in person or can I do this online? What information do I need to have ready? I heard there's some kind of waiting period - is that true? Any help would be appreciated because I'm starting to panic about paying my bills next month.

Bottom line - don't overthink it. File as soon as you can, be honest on all your forms, keep good records, and stay on top of your weekly claims. Washington ESD's system is designed to help people, not trip them up.

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Thanks again everyone. This thread has been incredibly helpful!

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Good luck with everything! Hope your claim goes smoothly.

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same situation here - got laid off last week and feeling totally lost. this thread is exactly what i needed to see. going to start my application tomorrow morning

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Good luck! We're in this together.

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thanks, really appreciate all the detailed advice everyone shared

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Mateo Gonzalez

Washington ESD unemployment is exhausted now what - next steps?

Just got the notice that my regular unemployment benefits are completely exhausted as of last week. I've been on UI for about 6 months and now I'm getting zero payments. I thought there might be extended benefits or something but Washington ESD isn't showing any options in my account. Has anyone dealt with this situation? What are my options now that my unemployment is exhausted? I'm still actively job searching but the market is really tough right now.

Don't give up on the job search. I know it's discouraging when benefits run out but sometimes that's when people get more creative and find opportunities they wouldn't have considered before.

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Thank you for the encouragement. Some days it's really hard to stay motivated but I have to keep trying.

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final update - went to worksource today and they do have some good programs. enrolled in a healthcare training program that provides a stipend while you study. might be worth checking out for others in similar situations

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its a medical assistant program, takes about 6 months. they help with job placement after too. really seems like a good opportunity

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I'm definitely going to look into that. Healthcare seems like a stable field with good job prospects.

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Alexander Evans

What happens when you file for unemployment with Washington ESD - timeline questions

I'm about to file my first unemployment claim with Washington ESD and honestly have no idea what to expect. My company laid me off last Friday and I keep hearing different things from people about how long everything takes. Some say you get paid right away, others say it takes weeks. What actually happens when you file for unemployment? Do I need to wait for some kind of approval before I can start filing weekly claims? And how long does Washington ESD usually take to process everything?

File online at secure.esd.wa.gov and just take it one step at a time. The system walks you through everything and you can always go back and review your answers before submitting. Don't overthink it - they'll let you know if they need additional information.

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Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.

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Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims on time every week once you get started. That's the most important thing to remember.

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One more thing - if your claim gets complicated or goes into adjudication, don't wait around hoping it resolves itself. The sooner you can talk to someone at Washington ESD about what's needed, the faster you'll get it sorted out. Time is money when you're unemployed.

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That makes sense. Better to be proactive than just wait and wonder.

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Exactly. I waited 2 months thinking my claim would automatically process and it turned out they just needed one simple form I could have submitted right away.

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