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Make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week. If you miss the deadline, you could lose that week's benefits even if you were eligible.
When is the deadline for weekly claims?
You have to file by 11:59 PM on Saturday for the previous week. I set a reminder on my phone so I never forgot.
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job search, it becomes pretty manageable. Focus on finding work and the benefits will help bridge the gap.
Thanks for all the helpful information everyone! This really helped me understand how the benefit calculation works.
Good luck with your claim! Hope you find work soon and don't need unemployment for very long.
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Good luck OP! Sounds like you figured out what went wrong which is half the battle. Getting through to fix it is the hard part but at least you know what to tell them now.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel way less panicked now that I understand what probably happened.
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Check your account Wednesday morning and let us know how it goes! Always curious about other people's timing experiences.
yeah please update, helps other people in similar situations
If you do need to contact ESD for any reason, definitely check out that Claimyr demo video I mentioned earlier
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If you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, I had success using Claimyr. They basically wait on hold for you and then connect you when an agent becomes available. Saved me a lot of time and frustration.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. I might have to give it a try if I can't get through on my own.
I was skeptical at first but it actually worked. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.
The bottom line is that in Washington state, you can typically receive both severance and unemployment benefits. The key is being honest about your situation and understanding the specific terms of your severance package.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about navigating this situation now.
You're welcome! Best of luck with everything. Remember to keep good records of all your documentation.
Malik Jenkins
For anyone else reading this - don't make the same mistake I did and wait until the last minute. Start researching PFML early in your pregnancy so you're prepared.
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Ingrid Larsson
•Definitely learned that lesson! Wish I had known about PFML sooner.
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Malik Jenkins
•Live and learn! At least now you know what to tell other pregnant friends.
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Freya Andersen
This has been such a helpful discussion. Washington ESD really should make the difference between UI and PFML clearer on their website for situations like this.
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Freya Andersen
•Maybe they'll improve the website eventually. Until then, forums like this are lifesavers!
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Carlos Mendoza
•Agreed! Real people sharing real experiences is often more helpful than official documentation.
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