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Thank you everyone! I feel much more prepared now. Going to gather all my documents tonight and file tomorrow. Really appreciate all the detailed advice.
Good luck! Feel free to come back with any questions once you get into the process.
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One thing to watch out for - if you're getting unemployment and then find a driving job that requires you to be away from home for extended periods, make sure you understand how that affects your availability for other work.
I'm mainly looking for OTR positions anyway, so being away from home is expected in trucking.
Right, that's normal for trucking. I was more referring to other types of work, but for drivers it's understood that the job requires travel.
Good luck with your claim! The trucking industry will bounce back and there will be more opportunities. In the meantime, Washington ESD benefits should help you get through this rough patch.
Thanks for all the encouragement and advice everyone! Feeling much more confident about filing now.
You're welcome! This forum is great for helping each other navigate the unemployment system.
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Make sure when you file that you're totally honest about why you left your job. If there are any issues with your separation Washington ESD will contact your employer and any inconsistencies can delay or disqualify your claim.
I was laid off due to slow business so that should be straightforward. No performance issues or anything like that.
Layoffs are usually the cleanest reason for unemployment claims. You should have no issues getting approved.
Also remember that your first week is usually a waiting week where you don't get paid, so factor that into your planning. Your benefits start with the second week if you're approved.
Good to know about the waiting week. I'll make sure I have enough savings to cover that gap.
The waiting week applies to your first claim ever, not necessarily if you've filed for unemployment before in Washington.
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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.
Alberto Souchard
My sister waited 8 weeks but she had quit her job before getting laid off from a different job, so they had to adjudicate the quit. Complicated situations definitely take longer.
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Katherine Shultz
•Yeah quit situations are always complicated. They have to determine if it was for good cause or not.
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James Maki
•Good thing I was clearly laid off then. No ambiguity in my case.
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James Maki
FINAL UPDATE: Got approved today! Exactly 17 days from when I filed. First payment should hit my account in a few days. Thanks everyone for the reassurance that 2-3 weeks was normal - you were right!
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Cole Roush
•Congrats! Now you can breathe easier about the bills.
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Marcus Marsh
•This thread was super helpful to read. I just filed yesterday so good to know what to expect.
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