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Try calling multiple numbers at the same time if you have access to different phones. I use my cell phone and landline simultaneously to double my chances.
That's actually brilliant! I have my cell and my roommate's phone. Going to try that.
Just make sure to hang up one call if you get through on the other. Don't want to waste their time.
Honestly at this point I'm considering that Claimyr service too. I've wasted so many hours trying to call that it would probably save me time and stress in the long run.
Same here. The amount of time I've spent redialing is probably worth whatever they charge.
That's exactly how I felt when I decided to try it. Sometimes you just need to get through to an actual person to resolve these issues.
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Another thing to check - if you received any severance pay or vacation payout when you were laid off, that might affect when your unemployment benefits start or how they're calculated.
I got 2 weeks severance. Does that mean I have to wait 2 weeks before I can collect unemployment?
It depends on how the severance was structured. Some severance delays when you can start collecting, others are just added income. You'd need to check with Washington ESD about your specific situation.
Has anyone had success appealing their benefit calculation? Mine seems way too low based on what I was earning but I don't know if it's worth the hassle to appeal.
I didn't appeal but I did get mine corrected when I provided additional wage documentation. If you think there's an error it's definitely worth pursuing.
Before appealing, I'd suggest calling Washington ESD to understand exactly how they calculated your benefits. That's where Claimyr really helped me - I was able to get a detailed explanation of my calculation and it turned out to be correct.
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One more thing - if you do get laid off, file your claim immediately. Benefits can be backdated but only for a limited time, and there's usually a waiting week before payments start.
Good to know. I assumed you had to wait until your last day of work but sounds like you should file right away.
Exactly. The sooner you file, the sooner the process starts. Don't wait thinking you might find another job quickly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been really educational. Hopefully I won't need to use any of this knowledge, but at least now I know what to expect if layoffs do happen.
Glad we could help! Better to be informed ahead of time.
Hope your job situation works out, but you'll be prepared either way now.
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One more thing to consider - if you've been doing any gig work or freelancing during your claim period, make sure you have documentation of that income too. It might affect your new base period calculation.
I did some freelance work but reported it all on my weekly claims. Should I gather additional documentation?
If you reported it properly on your weekly claims you should be fine. They have record of what you reported.
Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! I feel much more confident about refiling now. Going to gather my documents this weekend and file early next week.
Good luck! And remember if you run into any issues that require talking to Washington ESD, Claimyr is there as an option to avoid the phone system frustrations.
Definitely keeping that in mind. Thanks again!
Jenna Sloan
The determination letter will be very clear about whether you're approved or denied. It's usually 2-3 pages and explains everything in detail including your weekly benefit amount if approved.
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Amy Fleming
•Good to know what to expect. I'll stop worrying until I actually get that letter.
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Alice Pierce
Just to summarize for the OP - determination pending means still processing, not denied. Keep filing weekly claims, watch for mail, and if you need immediate answers, consider using a service like Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD faster than trying to call on your own.
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Amy Fleming
•Perfect summary, thank you! I feel much better about the situation now.
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