I'm in a very similar situation right now! Just had my temp assignment end last week and I've been hesitating to file because I wasn't sure if temp workers qualified. This thread is so helpful - I had no idea that working through a staffing agency still counted as regular employment for UI purposes. I think I've been overthinking this whole thing. My agency has been pretty upfront that they don't have anything immediately available, so it sounds like I should definitely apply rather than just waiting around hoping something opens up. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it's really encouraging to hear from people who've successfully filed after temp work!

I was in almost the exact same situation last year! Worked temp assignments through a staffing agency for about 10 months before things slowed down. I was nervous about filing too, but it turned out to be much easier than I expected. The fact that you worked consistently for 8 months and had taxes taken out means you're definitely eligible. One thing I learned is that Washington ESD actually has pretty good resources on their website about temp worker eligibility - might be worth checking out if you want to read the official guidelines. But honestly, based on everything you've described, you should have no problem getting approved. The hardest part for me was just getting over the initial hesitation to apply!

I had a very similar experience last year! I accidentally put my wage information from my previous job instead of my most recent one and was terrified it would mess everything up. Like others have mentioned, the messaging system through eServices really is the way to go. I sent a detailed message explaining the error and within 3 business days they had corrected it and sent me a confirmation message. The agent even thanked me for catching the mistake early since it helped prevent any payment delays later on. Don't stress too much - these kinds of honest mistakes happen all the time and ESD has processes in place to handle them efficiently. Just make sure to keep filing your weekly claims while you wait for the correction to be processed!

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm currently dealing with a similar issue where I accidentally entered the wrong employer address on my application. Reading through everyone's experiences, especially Ava's successful resolution, has really put my mind at ease. It sounds like the messaging system through eServices is definitely the way to go. I was about to panic and consider reapplying, but after seeing Zainab's warning about fraud investigations, I'm definitely going to stick with the correction route instead. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's incredibly helpful to see that these mistakes are common and that ESD has good processes in place to fix them. I'll send my detailed correction message today and continue filing my weekly claims as recommended. This community is such a lifesaver for navigating the unemployment system!

Just want to add that your benefit year starts when you first file, not when you actually start receiving payments. So if there's any delay in processing your claim, that doesn't extend your benefit year - the clock starts ticking from day one.

Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum, must be claimed within your 52-week benefit year, job search required throughout, and no extensions currently available. Keep track of your remaining weeks and plan accordingly.

did u get paid yet? curious if it went thru ok

Congrats on getting your first payment! 🎉 Your experience is really helpful for others going through the same thing. It's reassuring to see that the "approved" status actually means what it says and that the pending payments do process within a reasonable timeframe. Thanks for following up with the outcome - so many people post their questions but never update us on how things turned out. Hope the rest of your unemployment journey goes smoothly!

Quick update question - have you checked your "Wage Verification" form on your ESD account? It should show exactly which employers and how many hours ESD has on record for you. That would tell you immediately if there's an employer missing or if hours are underreported. You can find this in your eServices account under "View my UI claim information," then look for "wage verification.

This is a classic case of an employer not reporting wages to ESD! Since your warehouse job from January-March 2025 isn't showing up at all on your wage verification, that employer definitely failed to report your employment. This happens more often than you'd think, especially with smaller companies or those that don't handle payroll properly. Here's what I'd do in your situation: 1. Contact your warehouse employer ASAP and ask them to verify they reported your wages to the state 2. If they didn't report (which seems likely), they need to file a corrected report immediately 3. File your appeal within the 30-day deadline regardless - don't wait for the employer to fix their mistake 4. Include copies of all your warehouse paystubs, W-2, and any other proof of employment with your appeal The missing 30 hours from your restaurant job could be a reporting error too, or maybe they miscounted hours vs. different pay periods. Bring that up in your appeal as well. Since you have 791 hours total and only need 680, even if the restaurant discrepancy doesn't get fixed, getting your warehouse job properly reported should put you well over the minimum. Good luck with Claimyr - that tool really does help cut through ESD's phone system!