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Just want to say this thread has been super helpful. I had no idea 1099 workers could potentially get benefits if they were misclassified. Definitely going to apply now.
Same here! This community is amazing for sharing real experiences.
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I'm in a similar boat and this thread is giving me so much hope! I was working as a 1099 "marketing specialist" but honestly it felt more like being an employee. They gave me a company laptop, required me to work specific hours (9-5), attend daily team meetings, and follow their exact marketing guidelines. I couldn't even work for other clients because of an exclusivity clause. When they let me go last month, I assumed I was out of luck for unemployment benefits. But reading everyone's experiences here, especially @Liam Fitzgerald and @Zainab Ismail, it sounds like I should definitely apply. Thanks for sharing your stories - it's exactly what I needed to hear!
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Final thought - document everything from now on. If you do decide to pursue this, Washington ESD will want detailed records of your work relationship. Save emails, contracts, work schedules, anything that shows how much control your client had over your work.
Good advice. I still have most of our email correspondence saved.
Perfect. That email trail will be your best evidence if you need to prove misclassification.
I'm in a very similar situation as a 1099 marketing consultant. From reading through all these responses, it sounds like the key is really documenting the level of control your client had over your work. The ABC test mentioned by @Zoe Papanikolaou seems crucial - if they controlled when and how you worked, provided templates, and set your schedule, those are strong indicators of misclassification. I'd recommend gathering all your email correspondence and any contracts that show this control before filing that form F224-032-000. The fact that you still have your email trail puts you in a good position. It might be worth the effort to pursue this, especially since @Amara Nnamani got 6 months of back benefits in a similar situation.
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Update: I've seen several cases in the past month where weekly claims show as 'disqualified' during adjudication, then automatically change to 'paid' once the main claim is approved. This seems to be a new system display issue with ESD's updated claim processing system. However, I still recommend trying to reach an agent after 5 weeks, as that exceeds their normal processing timeframe. If everything else in your claim looks good (identity verified, no issues showing, employer not contesting), then most likely your claim just needs a manual review to finalize approval.
Thank you for this update! I managed to get through to ESD this morning using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. The agent confirmed exactly what you said - it's just how their system displays claims during adjudication. She expedited my claim review since it's been over 5 weeks, and said I should see a decision within 48 hours. Such a relief!
That's fantastic news! So glad you were able to get through and get some clarity. It's really frustrating that ESD uses such confusing terminology - "disqualified" sounds so final when it's really just a processing status. Thanks for updating the thread - this will definitely help other people who find themselves in the same situation. Fingers crossed your decision comes through quickly and all those weekly claims flip to paid!
This is such great news to hear! I'm actually going through something similar right now - my weekly claims have been showing "disqualified" for 3 weeks and I was starting to panic thinking I'd been denied. Reading through this whole thread has been so helpful, especially knowing that it's apparently just how their system works during the review process. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service if I can't get through by phone in the next few days. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with ESD's confusing system!
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I might try that if the documentation route doesn't work. Thanks for the suggestion!
Definitely worth it when you're stuck like this. The demo video they have shows exactly how it works for Washington ESD calls.
I'm dealing with a similar separation date confusion right now! My employer paid out my accrued PTO two weeks after my last day of work, and Washington ESD keeps asking for clarification. Reading through all these responses is really helpful - it sounds like I need to get a letter from my former employer confirming my actual last day worked, not the final payment date. The consistency point about making sure all my documentation shows the same date is something I hadn't considered. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Same situation here! I had a two-week gap between my last day of work and when I received my final paycheck with unused sick time. What really helped me was getting my former supervisor to write a simple letter stating "Employee's last day of work was [date]" on company letterhead. Washington ESD accepted that immediately. The automated system can be so confusing when there are post-separation payments involved, but once you have that employer confirmation it usually moves pretty quickly.
This thread has been so helpful! I'm in a similar boat with my claim stuck for over a month due to separation date confusion. It's frustrating that this seems to be such a common issue with Washington ESD. From reading everyone's experiences, it sounds like the key steps are: 1) Get a letter from your former employer confirming your actual last day worked, 2) Make sure all your documentation shows the same separation date consistently, and 3) Check your SecureAccess Washington account daily for any document requests. Has anyone had success resolving this without needing to use a callback service like Claimyr, or does it usually come to that when you're stuck this long?
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Thanks for the detailed step-by-step instructions! I'm dealing with the same issue right now and was also looking in eServices instead of SAW. Just to clarify - after I upload my documents through the SAW portal, should I expect any kind of confirmation message or receipt? I want to make sure they actually received my files before I stop worrying about it. Also, has anyone had experience with what happens if one of your documents gets rejected - do they tell you specifically what's wrong or do you have to start the whole process over?
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Sofia Gutierrez
•Yes, you should get a confirmation message right after uploading that shows your documents were received - it usually says something like "Documents successfully uploaded" with a timestamp. If you don't see that confirmation, try refreshing the page or uploading again. As for rejections, from what I've seen they do tell you what's wrong but it's not always super specific. Common issues are blurry images, wrong file format, or missing corners of the document. If rejected, you can just re-upload the corrected versions without starting over completely. @Victoria Jones - did you get a confirmation when you uploaded yours?
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Millie Long
•@Sarah Ali Yes, I did get a confirmation message when I uploaded! It showed up right away with a timestamp and file names. Sofia is right about the rejection process too - they ll'usually tell you what s'wrong but sometimes it s'vague like image "quality insufficient. Pro" tip: take photos of your documents in bright natural light and make sure all four corners are visible in the frame. I learned this the hard way when my first attempt got rejected for being partially "obscured even" though I thought it looked fine. Also, save copies of what you upload just in case you need to resubmit!
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Connor Gallagher
Just went through this whole process last week! One thing I'd add to all the great advice here - if you're having trouble with the file size (they want under 5MB), try using a PDF scanner app on your phone instead of just taking regular photos. Apps like CamScanner or Adobe Scan compress the files automatically while keeping them crystal clear. Also, I noticed that the SAW system sometimes logs you out randomly during the upload process, so make sure to save your progress and don't navigate away from the page until you see that confirmation message. The whole verification took exactly 6 business days for me once I got the documents uploaded correctly.
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AstroAce
•This is such helpful advice about the scanner apps! I just downloaded CamScanner and wow, what a difference in file quality compared to regular phone photos. The automatic compression feature is perfect for staying under that 5MB limit. @Connor Gallagher - thanks for mentioning the random logout issue too, I almost lost my progress earlier today when I clicked on a different tab. Quick question for everyone - I see some people mentioning they uploaded both driver s'license AND social security card, but others just mention one document. Do we definitely need TWO forms of ID, or will just a driver s'license work? I want to make sure I m'not missing anything before I submit.
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