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The whole system is designed to make you give up. Between the impossible phone lines, confusing website, and constantly changing rules, it's like they don't want people to actually get benefits.
At least Washington is better than some states. My brother in Florida said their system is completely broken.
The phone situation is definitely frustrating, but services like Claimyr make it manageable. Worth it just for the peace of mind of actually talking to someone when you have questions.
Quick question - if I quit my job can I still get unemployment? My boss has been making the workplace really toxic and I'm thinking about leaving.
Document everything first! Save emails, write down incidents with dates. If you do quit for good cause you'll need evidence to support your claim.
Thanks, I've been keeping notes but wasn't sure if it would be enough. Might talk to a lawyer first.
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Just remember that Washington ESD is required to make a determination within a certain timeframe. If it goes much beyond 3-4 weeks without any communication, that's when you should definitely try to contact them.
Good to know there's an actual timeline they're supposed to follow. That gives me some reassurance.
Yes, they have federal requirements for timeliness. Most claims that take longer than 4 weeks have some specific issue that needs resolution.
Hang in there! I know it's stressful but most claims do get approved eventually. The system is slow but it generally works if you were legitimately unemployed through no fault of your own.
Thanks for the encouragement. This whole situation is new to me so I appreciate everyone's advice and support.
We've all been there! The unemployment process is confusing the first time around, but you'll get through it.
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Try logging in at exactly midnight when the day rolls over. Sometimes that resets the lockout timer.
That's oddly specific but I'm desperate enough to try anything at this point lol
Worked for me twice! Their system processes a lot of stuff at midnight.
FINAL UPDATE: I got in! Turns out it was the browser cache issue like someone mentioned earlier. Had to completely clear everything and restart my browser twice but it finally worked. Thanks everyone!
Yay! Were you able to file your weekly claim on time?
Yes just filed it. Such a relief! Going to bookmark this thread in case it happens again.
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I would definitely call Washington ESD if your payment doesn't show up by tomorrow. Don't wait too long because if there is an issue, you want to catch it early.
Just wanted to update everyone - my payment showed up this morning! It was just delayed by one day. Thanks for all the advice and reassurance. I was really panicking for nothing.
Oh thank goodness! I was stressed out just reading about your situation lol
This is exactly why I always keep a small emergency fund even on unemployment. These delays are so common.
Diego Rojas
Update: I just filed my claim online! Took about 30 minutes once I got through. Wish I'd done this two weeks ago but at least it's done now. Thanks everyone for pushing me to act fast.
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StarStrider
•Awesome! You'll probably get a determination letter in the mail within a week or two. Don't panic if your claim goes into adjudication - it's pretty normal.
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Luca Esposito
•Glad you got it filed! If you run into any issues down the road, remember that Claimyr option for getting through to Washington ESD phone support.
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Zara Ahmed
For anyone else reading this later: the rule is you CAN file up to a year after becoming unemployed, but you SHOULD file within the first week. Don't be like OP and lose weeks of benefits by waiting.
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Nia Thompson
•Exactly. The one year rule is misleading because it makes people think they have tons of time. In reality, every day you wait costs you money.
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Aisha Abdullah
•I'm going to start telling my laid-off employees that they have 1 week to file, not 1 year. Much more accurate in terms of not losing benefits.
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