Husband's UI claim showing 'disqualified' for 3 weeks with no pending issues - identity verified but no explanation

I had the same thing happen last month! Call them ASAP - turns out there was an employer dispute that wasn't showing up in my account. My former employer had claimed I quit when I was actually laid off. You won't see this in your account for some reason. You need to talk to an actual ESD agent.

disqualified usually means they think he quit or got fired for misconduct. did he get any letters in the mail? sometimes they dont show up in the online portal but they mail them

This is a common issue with ESD's system. When you see a disqualification without explanation, it's usually one of these reasons: 1. Employer dispute (as mentioned) 2. Job search requirements not properly recorded 3. Availability issues (if he indicated limited availability) 4. Income reporting discrepancy 5. Missing information from previous employer The key is getting in touch with an agent who can see the actual notes on the account. You won't see this information in your eServices portal. I recommend: - Continue calling, but try right when they open (8:00 AM) - Send a secure message through your account asking specifically why the disqualification occurred - Check if there's a WorkSource office near you where staff might help - If it's been over 10 days since the disqualification, file an appeal immediately even without knowing the exact reason Don't wait too long - the appeal deadline is strict.

the exact same thing happened to my bf!!!! he was disqualifed with NO REASON and we found out his boss told ESD he was fired for being late alot which was a total LIE. we had to appeal and won but it took like 2 months to get any $$$. the system is totally rigged against workers!!!!!

I work with unemployment claims regularly, and this situation typically indicates an employer response that triggered a disqualification. In Washington, employers have 10 days to contest a claim. When they do, it often results in an automatic disqualification until a determination interview can be scheduled. The concerning part is that you should have received both an electronic and mailed notice explaining the disqualification reason and appeal rights. The fact that nothing appears in the portal suggests there might be a system issue. You need to: 1. File an appeal immediately (you have 30 days from disqualification) 2. Continue filing weekly claims during the appeal process 3. Speak with an ESD agent who can view the actual determination notes For the last point, getting through to ESD can be extremely difficult during busy periods, but it's essential to understand why the disqualification occurred.

After dealing with ESD for months last year, I found out about Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it was a game-changer for getting through to an actual person. They basically hold your place in the phone queue and call you when they get an agent. Saved me hours of frustration when I had a similar disqualification issue. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. In your situation, you definitely need to talk to a human at ESD who can see what's going on behind the scenes.

You really need to be persistent with calling ESD. I'm in the same situation right now - been trying for 2 weeks to find out why I was disqualified. The automated system is a nightmare and doesn't tell you anything useful! I've sent 3 messages through eServices and haven't heard back. This system is broken!

UPDATE: We finally got through to ESD this morning! Turns out his former employer disputed the claim saying he was fired for attendance issues, which is completely untrue. He was part of a layoff with 5 other workers when the project lost funding. The ESD agent said we need to submit documentation showing it was a layoff (we have the layoff notice email from his supervisor). We've started the appeal process and uploaded the documentation. The agent said we should expect a fact-finding interview in about 3 weeks. At least now we know what happened, even though it's frustrating the employer would lie. Thank you everyone for your help!