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The bottom line is that 2 months at your current job doesn't disqualify you if you have sufficient work history during your base period. You should be fine if you've been working regularly before this job.
Perfect. I worked full-time for over a year at my previous job, so it sounds like I'd meet the requirements. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Just wanted to add that Claimyr really does work for getting through to Washington ESD. I was skeptical at first but they got me connected within an hour when I'd been trying for days on my own.
Good to know there are options when the regular phone lines are jammed. The unemployment system is hard enough without spending all day trying to reach someone.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to file my application first thing tomorrow morning. Really appreciate you all taking the time to explain everything.
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This whole thread has been super helpful for me too. Going to use some of these tips for my own situation. Thanks everyone!
That's what this community is for! We're all just trying to help each other navigate this stuff.
Glad it helped! Unemployment can be confusing but it gets easier once you understand the process.
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This whole thread has been super helpful. One last question - if I refile and get denied for some reason, can I appeal like with a regular claim?
Yes, the appeal process is the same. You have 30 days from the denial notice to file an appeal. Same rights as any other unemployment claim.
Good to know. Hopefully it won't come to that but nice to know I have options.
Update: Just submitted my refiled claim! Thanks everyone for the help. The process was way easier than I expected. Now I just have to wait for them to process it.
Great job getting it done! Remember to start filing your weekly claims once they give you the go-ahead.
Will do! This thread saved me so much confusion and stress.
Evelyn Xu
Reading all this makes me realize how much I didn't know when I first applied. Wish I had found a thread like this before going through the process blind.
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Dominic Green
•Same here. The Washington ESD website has the information but it's not always clear how it all fits together.
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Evelyn Xu
•Exactly. Having real people explain it in plain English makes such a difference.
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Hannah Flores
For anyone still reading this thread, I just want to emphasize again how important the job search requirement is. Washington ESD takes it seriously and they do audit claims. Make sure you're actually applying for jobs and documenting everything properly in WorkSourceWA.
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Hannah Flores
•They can disqualify you from benefits and potentially make you pay back what you've already received. It's not worth the risk to fake your job search activities.
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Ethan Anderson
•Noted. I'll make sure to keep detailed records of all my job applications.
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