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Hope everything works out for you! Partial unemployment really is a great safety net when you need it. And remember, if you need to reach Washington ESD for any reason, Claimyr can help you get through faster than trying to call on your own.
Just to add to what others said about Claimyr - I used it when my claim got stuck in adjudication and couldn't get through the normal phone lines. It connected me to an agent who explained exactly why my claim was delayed and what I needed to do to resolve it.
Bottom line: unemployment = unemployment insurance = UI = benefits. They're all the same program through Washington ESD. Use whichever term feels natural to you.
Last thing - make sure you check your email regularly after filing. Washington ESD sends important notifications there and you don't want to miss deadlines for responding to requests for information.
Final reminder - the sooner you file, the sooner your waiting week starts. Even if you think you might find a job quickly, it's better to have the claim in place. You can always cancel it later if you don't need it, but you can't backdate benefits for weeks you didn't claim.
The mobile website works pretty well too if you need to file your weekly claims when you're away from a computer. Just make sure you're on a secure connection.
thank you all for this info! I was dreading having to figure this out on my own. Sounds like the key is being thorough and patient with the process.
Sofia Gutierrez
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. Sounds like I need to plan for a maximum of 26 weeks and hope I find work before then.
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StarStrider
Good luck with your job search! Remember to keep doing those weekly claims even if payments are delayed - missing a week means you lose those benefits permanently.
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