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Document everything - when you filed, what you answered, any correspondence you receive. If this goes to appeal or if there are more issues, you'll need a paper trail.
Good advice, I'll start keeping better records of everything.
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One more success story with Claimyr - my friend used it last week to get through to Washington ESD about a benefit calculation error. Agent was able to fix it on the spot and she got her corrected payment within days.
ok maybe that service isnt as sketchy as i thought if its actually helping people
Definitely legitimate. The video demo I mentioned earlier shows exactly how it works.
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OP, if you do get through eventually, make sure to ask specifically about timelines for your type of review. Sometimes they can give you at least a rough estimate of how much longer it might take.
That's a great point. Even knowing it might take another week or two would help me plan better than this complete uncertainty.
Exactly. The not knowing is often worse than a longer wait time when you at least have expectations.
honestly the whole unemployment system needs to be rebuilt from scratch, this stuff shouldn't be so complicated
The technology is definitely outdated. Other states seem to have much better online systems.
Right now I just need to get through to someone, but you're all absolutely right about the bigger problems with the system.
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Just to add one more thing - make sure you're ready to actively look for work because that's a continuing requirement. Washington ESD takes the job search requirements seriously, so don't treat unemployment as a vacation. Document everything you do to find work.
Definitely planning to job hunt aggressively. I need to get back to work ASAP.
That's the right attitude. The benefits are there to help while you're actively looking, not to replace working.
One last tip - keep copies of everything you submit to Washington ESD and save all the confirmation numbers. If anything goes wrong with your claim later, having that documentation can save you a lot of hassle trying to prove what you submitted and when.
Great advice. I'll screenshot everything as I go through the process.
Smart thinking ahead. Paper trails are your friend when dealing with any government agency.
Isabella Santos
Sounds like a good plan! Remember to keep track of your work search activities from day one, even with partial unemployment. Washington ESD requires 3 job contacts per week unless you're on standby with your employer.
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Isabella Santos
•Yeah, the job search requirement applies to all unemployment claims unless you're specifically on standby status. The idea is that you're still partially unemployed and should be looking for full-time work.
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Emma Wilson
•This is correct. Partial unemployment still requires job search activities. You can't just stay in reduced-hours limbo indefinitely.
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Nia Johnson
Good luck with your claim! The whole process can be stressful but once you get through the initial application it's pretty routine. Just make sure you're honest about your earnings and report everything accurately.
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Javier Torres
•Thank you! I appreciate everyone's help. This thread has been way more helpful than trying to navigate the ESD website on my own.
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