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One last tip - if you need to appeal any decision, don't wait. The deadlines for appeals are strict and you don't want to lose your rights because you missed a deadline.
saved this thread for reference. unemployment math is confusing but at least now i understand the basics
Make sure you have all your employment documentation ready when you file. You'll need dates of employment, reason for separation, and employer contact info for all jobs in the last 18 months.
The most important thing is to be honest on your application. If they find out you lied about anything, you could be disqualified and have to pay back benefits. Not worth the risk.
Jacinda Yu
The hardest part honestly is just getting started. Once you get through that initial application and your first few weekly claims, it becomes pretty routine. The website can be slow sometimes but it's mostly straightforward.
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Nasira Ibanez
•Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I'm going to start my application tonight.
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Ally Tailer
•Good luck! Don't get discouraged if the process takes a while. Most people do eventually get their benefits.
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Brian Downey
And remember, if you run into any problems where you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD, save yourself the headache and check out Claimyr. Their service really does work for getting through the phone lines when you need help with claim issues.
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Nasira Ibanez
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly though.
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Landon Flounder
•lol 'smoothly' and 'ESD' don't usually go together but yeah hopefully you'll be one of the lucky ones
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