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OP, definitely get professional advice before making any decisions. This stuff is complicated and the stakes are high if you get it wrong. Either way, Washington ESD needs to review your specific work arrangement to make a determination.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Sounds like my next step is getting through to Washington ESD to discuss my situation, whether through regular channels or using one of those callback services.
Good luck! Hope you get it sorted out. The uncertainty is the worst part of these situations.
I actually went through a very similar situation about 6 months ago. I was doing 1099 marketing work for a tech startup and they controlled pretty much everything - my hours, the tools I used, even required me to attend their weekly team meetings. When the contract ended suddenly, I was devastated because I thought I had no options. But after documenting all the ways they treated me like an employee (saved emails about mandatory meetings, screenshots of their project management system they required me to use, etc.), I was able to get Washington ESD to review my classification. It took some back and forth, but they eventually determined I was misclassified and I did receive benefits. The key was having solid documentation of how much control they had over my work. Don't give up hope - if your situation was truly more like employment than independent contracting, you might have a case.
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Hang in there everyone. This unemployment phase won't last forever even though it feels endless when you're in it.
Thanks for the encouragement. Some days it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Keep pushing forward. Every application and every interview gets you closer to being done with Washington ESD forever.
I completely relate to this struggle. Been dealing with Washington ESD for about 3 months now and the psychological toll is exactly what you described - that constant anxiety about whether you filled something out wrong or if they'll flag your claim for some mysterious reason. The worst part is feeling like you have to justify your existence every week just to get benefits you paid into for years. The system really does feel designed to make you jump through endless hoops rather than actually help people get back on their feet. Stay strong - we're all navigating this nightmare together.
Thank you so much for sharing this - it really helps to know I'm not alone in feeling this way about the Washington ESD system. That phrase "justify your existence every week" perfectly captures how dehumanizing the whole process feels. It's like they've forgotten these are real people with real financial stress, not just case numbers to process. The constant second-guessing yourself about whether you documented something correctly or if some minor detail will trigger a review is exhausting. I appreciate you taking the time to respond - this community support really does make a difference when dealing with all this bureaucratic madness.
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UPDATE: You guys are the best! I took several of your suggestions. First, I tried Firefox instead of Chrome - that got me to the login page consistently but still had the password issue. Then I called the technical support line that @jobseeker89 suggested and got through in only 20 minutes! They confirmed my account was locked due to too many login attempts (oops) and unlocked it for me. Once I got in, I saw that my claim actually WAS processed from that dropped call! Status shows 'processing payment' now. Huge relief. Thanks to everyone for all your help!
Great news! Glad to hear everything worked out. For future reference, it's always a good practice to set up direct deposit if you haven't already - it's much faster than waiting for a debit card or paper check. You can do this in your ESD account under the payment settings section.
So glad you got it sorted out! This thread is gold - I've been bookmarking all these tips for future reference. The technical support line number is especially useful since I had no idea that existed. It's crazy how many hoops we have to jump through just to access our own accounts, but at least there are workarounds. Thanks for updating us on the resolution!
Totally agree! This whole thread should be pinned or something - so many useful solutions in one place. I'm definitely saving that technical support number too. It's ridiculous that we have to become IT experts just to file for unemployment, but I'm grateful for communities like this where people actually help each other out instead of just complaining. Really shows the power of crowdsourced problem-solving!
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I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm in almost the exact same situation - just got my PFL approval after a month of waiting and have 3 weeks to file retroactively. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring. It sounds like the process is much more straightforward than I was worried it would be. I especially appreciate all the practical tips about having documentation ready and writing down the specific dates beforehand. One quick question for anyone who's been through this - after you submit all your retroactive weekly claims, do they all get processed at the same time, or do they go through individually? Just trying to set my expectations for when I might see payments. Thanks to everyone who's shared their knowledge here - this community is amazing!
Hey Miles! From what I've seen in my own experience and from others in this thread, the retroactive claims typically get processed individually but usually within a similar timeframe. So you might see one week process and get paid before the others, or sometimes they'll all go through within a day or two of each other. The first week sometimes takes a bit longer (as someone mentioned earlier), but overall most people seem to see their payments within that 5-10 business day window that was mentioned. The nice thing is that once they're all submitted, you don't have to do anything else except wait and keep an eye on your account status. Definitely agree that this community has been super helpful - makes the whole process feel way less intimidating when you can learn from people who've actually been through it!
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently waiting for my PFL approval (it's been about 3 weeks now) and was already stressing about how to handle the retroactive filing once it comes through. Seeing everyone confirm that you can file all missed weeks at once is such a relief - I was imagining having to do some complicated process where I'd have to space them out or something. I'm definitely going to follow the advice about gathering all documentation beforehand and writing down the specific dates for each week. It's also really reassuring to see that most people are getting through the process smoothly, even if there are occasional hiccups. This community really is amazing - having real experiences from people who've actually been through this exact situation makes such a difference when you're trying to navigate these systems!
I'm so glad this thread is helping you feel more prepared! The waiting for approval is definitely the hardest part - once you get that, the retroactive filing really is much more straightforward than it seems. One small thing I'd add to all the great advice already shared: when you do get your approval, try to file your retroactive claims as soon as possible. While there's usually a reasonable window to file back weeks, getting them submitted quickly means you'll start seeing payments sooner. Also, if you run into any technical issues with the website during filing (which can happen occasionally), don't panic - you can always log back in later and continue where you left off. The system saves your progress pretty well. Fingers crossed your approval comes through soon!
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UPDATE: The money just hit my Chase account this morning at 2:47 AM! Looks like it takes about 1 business day after showing as 'paid' in the ESD system. Thanks everyone for your help and sharing your experiences!
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GalacticGuardian
•Great news! Glad it arrived as expected. This is pretty typical timing from what I've seen. Now you know what to expect for future payments.
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Demi Lagos
Awesome to hear it worked out! For anyone else reading this thread, Sofia's experience is pretty typical - first payment usually takes 1-2 business days after showing "paid" status. Chase tends to post ESD deposits in the early morning hours (usually between 2-4 AM) on business days. Good to know for future reference!
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Jamal Carter
•Thanks for summarizing that! Really helpful to know about the typical timing window. I'm also new to unemployment benefits and was wondering about the deposit schedule. Does anyone know if weekend claims process differently, or do they still follow the same 1-2 business day rule?
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