ESD denied my remaining benefits after quitting new job - options?

You're not automatically disqualified, but you'll need to provide good cause for quitting. ESD considers things like significant changes in working conditions, safety issues, or hostile work environments as potential good cause. Document EVERYTHING about that toxic environment - emails, texts, any proof of the manager's behavior. You'll likely go through adjudication where they'll investigate your reason for leaving. Be very specific about how the actual job differed from what was described in the interview.

ur probably screwed. they almost NEVER approve benefits when u quit. they make it nearlt impossible unless ur boss like literally attacked you or something. the system is such BS

This literally just happened to me last month!! I quit a warehouse job after 2 weeks because they made us lift stuff WAY heavier than they told us in the interview without proper equipment. My claim went to adjudication for like 3 weeks but I eventually got approved because I could prove the job was different than described. Hang in there!

When they put you in adjudication, you'll be waiting FOREVER to get through to anyone at ESD. I was in a similar situation and spent weeks trying to reach someone. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to ESD in about 20 minutes instead of waiting days or weeks. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. Definitely worth it when you're desperate to resolve an adjudication issue like this.

I work in HR and deal with this frequently. Here's what you need to know about quitting and UI: 1. Washington state recognizes "quit with good cause" which includes substantial deterioration in work conditions 2. Document SPECIFICALLY how the job differed from what was promised 3. Did you attempt to resolve the issues with management before quitting? ESD will ask this 4. Be prepared for a fact-finding interview where both you and the employer will give statements The key is being able to demonstrate that any reasonable person would have quit under those circumstances. It's not impossible to qualify after quitting, but you need to build your case carefully.

wait so if u get a job while on unemployment and it doesnt work out, u lose all ur benefits?? thats messed up! doesnt that discourage people from taking jobs??

I went through something similar in January. My advice: 1. Immediately file an appeal if you get denied 2. Request a copy of your employer file from ESD 3. Get statements from any coworkers willing to corroborate the toxic environment 4. Print any emails or texts that show the job was different than described 5. Be ready to wait - my adjudication took 5 weeks In my case, I eventually got approved retroactively and received back payment. Document EVERYTHING and be persistent. The system isn't easy to navigate but you do have rights.

YES! Keep filing your weekly claims even while in adjudication! That's super important. If you stop filing and then eventually get approved, you won't get paid for weeks you didn't claim. The system will show them as pending until a decision is made.

My sister is a claims specialist at ESD (not speaking officially!!!) and she says they get this situation ALL THE TIME. Big thing they look for: did you try to resolve the issues before quitting? If you can show you talked to a supervisor or HR about the problems before walking out, that helps your case a lot. Also I heard the average adjudication time right now is like 4-5 weeks so prepare financially if possible.