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Bottom line - file your claim today. The worst thing that can happen is they say no, but you won't know unless you try. Don't let fear or embarrassment keep you from getting benefits you might be entitled to.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to file online tonight. Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement!
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes. This thread will probably help other people in similar situations.
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The whole system is set up to be confusing honestly. I've been through this twice now and both times I had to fight to get the correct benefit amount. First time they miscalculated my base period, second time they didn't include my commission earnings properly.
How did you get it fixed? Did you have to appeal or just call them?
First time I had to file a formal wage protest with documentation. Second time I got lucky and the person I talked to was able to fix it over the phone. That's when I learned about services like Claimyr - would have saved me hours of trying to get through.
Make sure you file as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There's no waiting period to file and you can't get benefits for weeks before you file, even if you were eligible.
Unfortunately yes, you can't get retroactive benefits for weeks before you filed your initial claim.
Ouch, that's gotta hurt during the holidays when money's already tight.
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Whatever you do, don't wait any longer! I know someone who waited almost a year because they kept thinking they'd find work 'next week' and when they finally filed, they could barely get any benefits because their wages were so old.
That sounds like a nightmare. Definitely filing today for sure.
Yeah that one year rule is real. After 12 months those wages basically don't count anymore for benefit calculations.
Good luck OP! The Washington ESD website has pretty clear instructions for filing. Don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you - you paid into this system and you deserve the benefits.
And remember, if you need help getting through to ESD later on, that Claimyr option is there. Sometimes having that backup really helps with peace of mind.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks again everyone!
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One more thing - make sure you keep all documentation about your termination. If there's adjudication or an appeal, having emails, write-ups, or other records can be really helpful in presenting your case.
Good thinking. I'll gather up everything I have from my time there.
Even if you think something isn't important, keep it. You never know what might be relevant during the review process.
Just wanted to echo what others said about Claimyr - when my adjudication was taking forever and I couldn't get through to Washington ESD, they got me connected to an agent who explained exactly what additional info was needed. Definitely worth using if you hit roadblocks.
Thanks for the recommendation. Seems like a lot of people have had success with it.
Victoria Stark
I used Claimyr a few months ago when I had questions about my claim status and it was really helpful. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person at Washington ESD to get clarity on these complex situations. The automated systems and website can only tell you so much.
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Logan Greenburg
•I'm definitely going to look into that. I need to understand my options before making any decisions.
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Benjamin Kim
•Let us know what you find out! I'm sure other people have similar questions.
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Samantha Howard
The bottom line is that Washington ESD takes the 'able and available' requirement seriously. If you're on disability, they're going to assume you're not available for work unless you can prove otherwise with medical documentation. Better to be safe than sorry with overpayments.
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Logan Greenburg
•Agreed. I think I'm going to wait until I'm fully cleared and then apply for UI benefits. The risk isn't worth it.
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Megan D'Acosta
•Smart choice. The peace of mind is worth more than trying to squeeze a few extra weeks of benefits.
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