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Don't forget that you need to file your weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits, even if you're getting the maximum. Miss a week and you don't get paid for that week.
When do you file the weekly claims?
You can file starting Sunday for the previous week. Most people file on Sunday or Monday. Just don't wait until the last minute.
The whole process seems overwhelming but once you get started it's not too bad. Just make sure you understand what you're entitled to and don't accept less than you should get.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck with your claim! The Washington system works pretty well once you get through the initial setup.
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That's the second time someone mentioned that service in this thread. Must be pretty helpful for people having phone issues.
Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first but it actually works. Way better than hitting redial for hours.
Bottom line for OP - you almost certainly qualify based on what you described. 8 months of steady work earning $18k total definitely meets Washington ESD requirements. File your claim ASAP and don't stress about it. The system works for situations exactly like yours.
Good luck! Come back and update us on how it goes.
Will do! Hopefully it's smooth sailing from here.
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What kind of adjudication issue did you have? Mine's been pending for weeks too.
They needed verification about my last job's end date. Simple fix but impossible to get through to explain it myself. The agent they connected me with sorted it out in 10 minutes.
Bottom line - 26 weeks maximum for regular UI in Washington, but make sure you're meeting all the requirements like job searches and filing weekly claims. And don't wait until the last minute to figure out what you'll do when benefits run out.
Definitely good advice. I'm going to start looking into those retraining programs someone mentioned earlier just in case.
Smart move. WorkSource has some good options and it's better to explore them before you're desperate.
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Don't forget that even if you qualify for unemployment with restrictions, you'll still need to file your weekly claims and report any work or income. The rules don't change just because you have medical limitations.
Good reminder. I assume you still have to report any part-time work or gig work too?
Yep, anything you earn has to be reported. They'll reduce your benefits accordingly but you can usually still get partial unemployment.
Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like the answer is 'it depends' but there's definitely a possibility of getting unemployment if you're injured outside of work. The key seems to be proving you're still able to work in some capacity and actively job searching.
That's a good summary. Every situation is different so it's worth talking to Washington ESD directly if you find yourself in this position.
Definitely helpful to know it's at least possible. Hopefully I never have to deal with this but good to understand the process just in case.
Kaitlyn Jenkins
Just wanted to update everyone - my claim that was stuck in awaiting processing for 18 days finally got approved this morning! Hang in there everyone, it does eventually happen.
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Caleb Bell
•Congratulations! Did you get backpay for all those weeks you were waiting?
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
•Yes, I got backpay for all the weeks I filed claims during the waiting period. So glad I kept filing even though I wasn't sure if I should.
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Danielle Campbell
This thread has been really helpful. I was starting to think there was something wrong with my claim since it's been awaiting processing for 2 weeks, but sounds like that's totally normal. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
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Rhett Bowman
•Same here! I was getting really worried but now I feel much better knowing this is just part of the normal process.
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Abigail Patel
•Glad this helped! The waiting is definitely stressful but sounds like most people do get approved eventually.
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