Bottom line is Washington ESD takes good cause quits seriously but you need solid evidence. Don't quit on impulse - build your case first with documentation, complaints to HR or management, and clear evidence of how the situation is unreasonable.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet - if you're dealing with a hostile work environment, check if your company offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Sometimes they have resources for workplace conflict resolution or can help document incidents properly. Also, if the toxic management is affecting your mental health, that could potentially be another angle for good cause since Washington recognizes health-related reasons for quitting. Just make sure to get medical documentation if you go that route. The key is really building that paper trail before you make any moves.

awesome! now make sure u keep doing ur weekly claims on time so u dont have more delays!

So happy to hear it finally came through! 🎉 That must be such a huge weight off your shoulders after 7 weeks of stress. For anyone else reading this thread who's still waiting - this gives me hope that the system does eventually work, even if it's painfully slow. Zara, enjoy that financial breathing room and thanks for updating us with the good news!

Quick update on this issue: I'm seeing several similar reports this week. It appears there may be a system-wide delay in updating the Decision tab after disqualification statuses are applied. Important: If you reported ANY work during the week you were disqualified, carefully check if you provided: - Exact hours worked each day - Complete employer information - Correct gross earnings (before taxes) Many claimants are being auto-disqualified right now if the work details section is incomplete. You can often get this quickly resolved by calling, but as others have mentioned, reaching an agent is the challenge.

Glad to see you got it resolved @Charlie Yang! This is such a common issue and your experience highlights why it's so important to categorize work correctly when reporting. For anyone else dealing with this - if you did ANY type of gig work, contract work, or freelance work during your claim week, make sure you're selecting the right employer type. The system treats regular W-2 employment very differently from 1099/contractor work, and getting that wrong can trigger an automatic disqualification flag. Also want to echo what others said about calling right at 7:30am - that really is the sweet spot for getting through to an actual person at ESD.

Just checking in - any updates on your claim? Has the governor's office expedite helped yet?

Thanks for checking back! I actually just saw movement in my portal this morning - my claim status changed from

The whole system is set up to confuse people. Why can't Washington ESD just have clear guidance on their website about common situations like this?

Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! This thread has been incredibly valuable. I'm feeling much more confident about filing my claim now. It sounds like the key points are: 1) WARN Act pay is different from regular severance and typically doesn't delay your claim, 2) You still need to report it on weekly certifications as other income, and 3) Be transparent about everything when filing. I'll make sure to clearly indicate it's WARN Act pay (not regular severance) when I file this week. Really appreciate this community for providing real-world experiences when the official channels are so hard to navigate!