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Quick tip - if you're calculating your base period wages, make sure to include ALL employers you worked for during that time, even if it was just a few weeks. Every dollar counts toward meeting those minimum requirements Washington ESD has.
Good point! I had a short temp job last spring that I almost forgot about.
Bottom line from everything I've read here - it's about total wages earned over time, not how long you stayed at any one job. As long as you've been working and earning decent money over the past year or so, you probably qualify. The 8 months at your current job plus previous work should put you in good shape OP.
Glad we could help clear things up! The Washington ESD system can be confusing but once you understand the basic rules it makes more sense.
Definitely agree with this summary! Charlotte, you should be fine with 8 months at your current job plus whatever you earned before. I was in a similar situation last year - worked at three different places over 18 months and still qualified easily. The key is just making sure you hit that $3,850 minimum across all your jobs during the base period. Best of luck if you do end up needing to file!
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Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD.
I didn't even know that was an option! How do I find my rep?
Just google '[your state] find my representative'. Most have forms on their websites for constituent services. Good luck!
I went through the exact same thing! Got approved but waited 5 weeks for payments. Turns out there was a "flag" on my account that required manual review even though I was already approved. What finally worked was filing a complaint through the state's ombudsman office - got my payments within a week after that. Also make sure you're still certifying weekly even without payments, otherwise you'll lose those weeks. Don't give up!
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Just to follow up for anyone reading this thread in the future: The ID verification requirement when transitioning to Training Benefits is part of ESD's 2025 fraud prevention measures. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong with your claim - it's just an extra security step. After you complete the ID.me verification: 1. Allow 3-5 business days for processing 2. Continue filing your weekly claims as normal during this time 3. Keep checking your eServices account for status updates 4. Your claim should return to active status once verification is complete If it takes longer than a week after verification, then contact ESD directly as there might be another issue that needs attention.
Update: I completed the ID.me verification yesterday evening and this morning my claim status changed from "pending" to "processing"! Looks like it's moving along quickly. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
That's great news about your claim moving to "processing" status! For anyone else going through this, I wanted to add that you can actually track the ID.me verification status separately on their website too. Sometimes it shows as "verified" there before it updates in your ESD account, which can give you peace of mind that it's working through the system. Also, if you're doing other job search activities or attending training classes while waiting for verification, make sure to keep documenting those in case ESD asks for records later. The verification delay doesn't change your other benefit requirements.
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did you have to wait a long time for your hearing? i filed an appeal in early january and still haven't gotten a hearing date yet :
Yes! It took almost 3 months to get my hearing scheduled. I filed the appeal in mid-December 2024 and didn't get a hearing until early March 2025. Then it was another 2 weeks for the decision. The whole process from initial denial to winning the appeal was about 4.5 months. Hang in there!
I'm so sorry you had to go through this ordeal, but congratulations on winning your appeal! I'm currently in a similar situation - ESD denied my benefits claiming I was fired for misconduct (which is completely false), and I'm considering whether to hire an attorney for my upcoming hearing. Reading about your experience is both encouraging and frustrating. It's great that you won, but it's absolutely infuriating that ESD can make blatant errors with zero accountability. The fact that you had to spend $1,750 to fix THEIR mistake with your wage calculations is ridiculous. Can I ask - do you think having the attorney made a significant difference in your case? I'm trying to decide if it's worth the cost or if I should try to represent myself. My case involves them mischaracterizing a workplace incident, so I'm not sure how complex the evidence presentation will be.
Yuki Tanaka
did u check ur eServices account messages? sometimes ESD asks for additional info but they dont actually email u about it. i missed an important request buried in my eServices messages and it delayed my claim for weeks!
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Amara Okafor
•I just checked and there's nothing there except the determination letter. But I'll make sure to check it daily from now on - that's a great tip, thank you!
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Jade O'Malley
I went through something similar in 2023 and want to share what helped me win my appeal. Beyond the documents others mentioned, try to get a reference letter from someone at your old job (coworker, supervisor if possible) confirming you left for another position. Also, if you have any text messages or emails with friends/family from when you got the new job offer mentioning the salary increase or excitement about the opportunity, those can help establish the timeline and your good faith in taking the position. The hearing officer wants to see that you genuinely believed the new job was a substantial improvement, not just that you were trying to quit. Also remember to emphasize the $7,800 salary increase - that's significant and clearly shows good cause. You've got this!
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