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Update us on how it goes! I'm sure others in similar situations would benefit from hearing about your experience.
I will definitely update once I hear back from Washington ESD. Thanks again everyone!
One more thing - if you do get approved and your employer contests it later, don't panic. The adjudication process is pretty fair and they really look at the facts. I had my employer contest my claim and Washington ESD still ruled in my favor after reviewing everything.
That's good to know. I was worried about what would happen if they tried to fight it.
Yeah, they have to prove misconduct, not just that they fired you. Big difference.
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The important thing is being honest about your situation. Don't try to collect both benefits at the same time - that's fraud. Wait until you're legitimately able and available for work.
Definitely don't want to get in trouble. I'll wait until disability officially ends and I have medical clearance.
That's the smart approach. Better to wait a few extra days than risk benefit fraud charges.
Good luck with everything! The transition from disability to unemployment can be tricky but sounds like you're asking the right questions.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been really helpful in understanding what I need to do.
Happy to help. Just remember - wait for disability to end, get medical clearance, then apply for unemployment if you meet all the other requirements.
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Has anyone used that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier? I'm curious if it actually works for getting through to Washington ESD.
I used it when I had issues with my claim status. It definitely helped me get through faster than trying to call on my own. Worth it if you're having trouble reaching them.
Good to know! I've been trying to call Washington ESD for weeks about my adjudication and can never get through.
This thread has been really helpful! I didn't realize how the base period worked. Thanks everyone for explaining it clearly.
Same here! I feel much better informed now about how the whole system works.
Reddit unemployment threads are honestly more helpful than the official Washington ESD website sometimes.
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good luck with everything! the first time filing can feel overwhelming but once you get into the routine of weekly claims its pretty straightforward. most people have no major issues with the process
Thank you! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about tackling the application now.
Feel free to come back and ask questions if you run into any issues during the process. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
One last thing - if you're eligible for benefits, your weekly benefit amount will be based on your earnings during your base period (usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters). Higher earnings generally mean higher weekly benefits, up to the state maximum.
That makes sense. I was making decent money at my last job so hopefully that helps with the benefit amount.
Connor O'Brien
Has anyone had success appealing their benefit amount calculation? I think Washington ESD might have made an error with my wages but I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle to appeal.
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Connor O'Brien
•Good to know. I'll try contacting them first to see if they can explain the calculation.
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Tyrone Johnson
•If you can't get through to them by phone, you might want to try Claimyr to connect with an agent who can review your account.
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Amina Diallo
This thread has been super helpful! I was dreading trying to figure out how much I'd get on unemployment but now I feel like I understand the system better.
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Klaus Schmidt
•Same here! Really appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge and experiences.
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Aisha Patel
•Happy to help! The Washington ESD system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
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