the 26 weeks went by so fast for me too. feels like i just started filing and now its over. back to the drawing board i guess

Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Used it to get clarification about my benefit calculation and the ESD agent was able to explain everything clearly. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.

One more thing - some property management companies have specific policies about unemployment income. Call ahead and ask before wasting time on applications. Saves everyone time and frustration.

I went through this exact situation about a year ago in Tacoma. What helped me was creating a "rental package" with all my documents organized in a folder: monetary determination letter, 3 months of bank statements showing UI deposits, my job search log from WorkSource, and a brief cover letter explaining my situation and timeline for finding work. Most landlords appreciated the transparency and organization. Also consider looking at smaller, independent landlords rather than big property management companies - they tend to be more flexible about income sources. Don't get discouraged if a few places say no, there are definitely landlords out there who understand that unemployment benefits are reliable government income.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure this thread will help other people who get similar confusing determination letters from Washington ESD. The 'denied with relief' wording really is terrible - sounds like bad news when it's actually good news.

Congrats on getting a favorable determination! I went through something similar last year and the whole process was so stressful. The wording on these letters is absolutely terrible - I remember panicking when I saw "denied" even though it was actually good news. Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims while you wait for the payments to start processing. In my case, it took about 10 business days after getting the determination letter for the first payment to hit my account, and then I got all the back pay for the weeks I'd been waiting. The relief you'll feel when you see those deposits is amazing after all that uncertainty!

For what it's worth, I used Claimyr when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about wage verification issues and it was worth every penny. Saved me hours of trying to get through on the phone. Sometimes paying for convenience is worth it when you're dealing with government agencies.

UPDATE: I checked my wage records through SecureAccess Washington like someone suggested and my employer's wages ARE showing up! So they must be paying unemployment insurance. Thanks everyone for the advice - I feel much better about my situation now.

Bottom line - you don't need to work for any specific company for a minimum amount of time. It's all about your total earnings during the base period. With 18+ months of work history, you should be fine. Just file your claim and see what happens!

Just wanted to add that I went through something similar last year. I had worked at 4 different jobs over 15 months - some only for a few weeks, others for several months. I was worried I wouldn't qualify because I kept switching jobs, but it turned out my total earnings during the base period were more than enough to meet the requirements. The application process was pretty straightforward once I gathered all my employer information and separation details. Don't let the multiple jobs discourage you from applying - Washington ESD really does just care about your total wages during those specific quarters, not how long you stayed at each place.