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Another data point - I filed for unemployment after being laid off from a small company (only 15 employees) and my former boss actually reached out to wish me luck with my job search. Not all employers are going to react negatively to you filing for benefits you're entitled to.
That's really nice to hear. Maybe I'm worrying about nothing.
Most reasonable employers understand that layoffs aren't personal and that unemployment benefits are part of the system for exactly these situations.
Last thought on this topic - even if your employer does find out and has some kind of negative reaction, that's really more of a reflection on them than on you. You're dealing with unemployment in a responsible way by filing for benefits while you search for new work.
You're absolutely right. I need to stop worrying about their opinion and focus on taking care of myself.
Well said. Your financial security is more important than managing someone else's potential reaction.
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I'm going to try a few different approaches and see what works. Will update if I make any progress!
Good luck! Hope you get your adjudication sorted out soon.
Keep us posted on how it goes. These threads are really helpful for people dealing with the same issues.
I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now - been trying to get through for my adjudication for over a month. The phone system is absolutely useless. I've been reading through all these suggestions and I think I'm going to try the Claimyr service that several people mentioned. At this point I'm willing to pay something if it means I can actually talk to a human being and get my claim moving again. Has anyone else had success with contacting their state representative's office? That sounds like it might be worth trying too, especially since this has been dragging on for so long.
I actually contacted my state representative's office about 3 weeks ago when my adjudication hit the 8-week mark. They have a constituent services team that specifically helps with Washington ESD issues. It took about 10 days, but they were able to get my case escalated and I finally got a callback from an actual adjudicator. Definitely worth trying if you've been waiting over a month - they seem to take legislative inquiries more seriously than regular calls. You just need to fill out a form on your rep's website explaining the situation and how long you've been waiting.
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Update us when you hear back! Always helps to know how these things turn out for other people going through the same situation.
Will do! Thanks everyone for the advice and support. Feeling much less panicked now.
Good luck! Remember to respond by their deadline and you should be fine.
Just wanted to add that if your employer is claiming you quit when you were actually laid off, you can request your personnel file from them. In Washington state, employers are required to provide this within a reasonable time. Having your termination paperwork and any layoff notices in writing will be crucial evidence for your case. Also, if other employees were laid off at the same time, see if any of them would be willing to provide a brief written statement confirming the layoffs happened. This kind of corroborating evidence can really help strengthen your position during the investigation.
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did the payment come thru? im curious if it worked out ok
Yes! The payment just hit our account this morning, right on schedule. Status still shows pending on the website though, which is weird. But we got the money so I'm not complaining!
Glad to hear it worked out! The website status often lags behind the actual payment processing. Sometimes it will update later today or tomorrow, or it might even stay as "pending" until the next weekly claim is filed. That's just another quirk of their system.
Great to hear everything worked out! This is exactly why I always tell people not to panic when they see status changes on the ESD website. Their system has so many quirks and the statuses don't always reflect what's actually happening behind the scenes. The most important thing is always whether the payment actually arrives, not what the website says. Thanks for updating us - it helps other people who might go through the same thing!
This whole thread has been so reassuring! I'm new to unemployment benefits and had no idea these status changes were normal. It's really helpful to see how the community comes together to help each other understand the system. I'll definitely bookmark this for future reference in case I run into similar issues. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Omar Fawzi
Bottom line: Earnin and similar apps won't work with unemployment benefits. But there are legitimate assistance programs that can help bridge the gap between payments without affecting your UI claim. Focus on those instead.
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Liam O'Donnell
•Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. Sounds like I have some better options to explore than trying to make Earnin work.
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Chloe Wilson
•Good luck! The assistance programs really do help if you qualify.
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Rudy Cenizo
I went through this exact situation a few months ago. Earnin definitely won't work - they need employer verification and Washington ESD isn't considered an employer. I ended up calling 211 like others suggested and found several local programs that helped with groceries and utility bills. Pierce County has a good emergency assistance program too. The key thing is these legitimate assistance programs don't count as income so they won't mess up your weekly certifications. Way better than trying to figure out cash advance apps that don't work anyway.
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