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Thanks everyone for clearing this up! I was so confused about this exact same thing.
No problem! It's definitely not obvious and I bet tons of people get confused about this.
Exactly - seems like something they should make clearer on their websites.
Just to summarize for anyone else reading - you file unemployment where you WORKED, not where you LIVE. The state where your employer paid unemployment insurance taxes is where you file your claim.
Perfect summary! That's the key thing I needed to understand.
Wish I had known this rule years ago when I was in a similar situation.
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The important thing is that you didn't quit and you weren't fired for cause. Automation counts as involuntary job loss, so you should be fine for benefits. Just file and answer the questions honestly.
Sounds like the consensus is that this should be straightforward. I'm going to stop worrying and just file.
Good luck with your claim! Technological unemployment is becoming more common, so Washington ESD has gotten better at handling these cases. You should be approved without major issues.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'll update if I run into any problems.
Please do update us! It helps other people in similar situations to know how these cases typically go.
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Just an update - I used Claimyr yesterday after seeing it mentioned here and actually got through to Washington ESD within 20 minutes. Found out my claim is just waiting on wage verification from my former employer. At least now I know what's happening instead of wondering.
Wow that's great that you got actual information! How long did they say wage verification usually takes?
The rep said usually 1-2 weeks once they send the request to the employer. So hopefully I'll see movement soon.
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One last thing - if you disagree with any decision Washington ESD makes about your claim, you have the right to appeal. Don't just accept it if you think they made a mistake. The appeal deadline is usually 30 days from the date of the decision.
Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to file my claim today.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but you'll get through it. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you run into issues.
Another resource that helped me was using Claimyr when I couldn't reach Washington ESD directly. Their service helped me get through the phone queue and talk to an actual agent when my claim had issues. Check out their demo video to see how it works.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly with my claim.
Yeah I've heard good things about Claimyr from other people too. Sometimes you just need that extra help getting through to ESD.
Sofia Rodriguez
Hope everything works out for you! The unemployment system is frustrating but most people do eventually get their benefits. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and be persistent if you run into problems.
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Aisha Mohammed
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! This thread has been really reassuring and informative.
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Ethan Campbell
You're welcome! Come back and update us when you get your first payment - it's always nice to hear success stories.
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Aisha Mohammed
•I definitely will! Hopefully it'll be good news in a few weeks.
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