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I used Claimyr when I had questions about my weekly claim and it was super helpful. Saved me from sitting on hold for hours just to ask one simple question.
Good to know there are options for getting help when needed. I'll bookmark that site just in case.
Smart thinking. Having a backup plan for getting help is always good when dealing with government agencies.
Bottom line - with your earnings you likely qualify for the $295 minimum. The application is free and done online, so there's really no downside to trying. Worst case they say no, best case you get benefits for up to 26 weeks.
You're right, when you put it that way there's really no reason not to apply. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
You're welcome! Hope everything works out well for you.
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Last resort - if you genuinely can't afford to pay it back and can't get it waived, bankruptcy might be an option. Unemployment overpayments can sometimes be discharged, though it's complicated and you'd need to talk to a bankruptcy attorney.
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know it's a possibility if everything else fails.
Just wanted to add - if you do end up needing to speak with Washington ESD about this overpayment, definitely try Claimyr if the regular phone lines aren't working. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked for me when I had a similar issue. Got connected to an agent who could pull up my account and walk through exactly what triggered the overpayment notice.
Thanks, I think I'm going to try that today. Getting through to an actual person seems like the fastest way to understand what's really going on with my case.
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One more thing - if you move to another state while collecting Washington unemployment, you can usually continue getting benefits but need to register with that state's workforce agency for job search requirements.
Really? I might be moving to Oregon for a job opportunity but wasn't sure if I'd lose my benefits.
You should be able to continue as long as you stay eligible and meet job search requirements in the new state. Worth confirming with Washington ESD though.
Thanks for posting this question! I just got approved too and was wondering the same things. This thread has been really helpful.
Glad it helped! This community has been great for getting real answers about the unemployment process.
Agreed! So much better than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website or sit on hold for hours.
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has anyone actually gotten through to washington esd recently to ask about current processing times? all this speculation is making me more anxious
ok that makes me feel better. 2-4 weeks isnt great but at least its not months
I'm at week 3 of adjudication right now so hopefully I'll hear something soon based on that timeline.
For anyone still worried about this - I track economic data for work and Washington's unemployment metrics are all pretty stable right now. No major layoff announcements, no industry-wide disruptions, just normal economic activity. Your claim delays are likely just standard Washington ESD bureaucracy, not economic crisis.
Thanks for that professional perspective. It's reassuring to know this is just normal processing slowness and not a sign of bigger problems.
Exactly. Sometimes the simplest explanation is the right one - Washington ESD is just slow, but they'll get to your claim eventually.
Aisha Jackson
Criminal background can sometimes be an issue too, especially if you were fired due to criminal activity at work. Washington ESD will investigate thoroughly if misconduct involves illegal behavior.
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Ryder Everingham
•Does this apply to old convictions or just recent ones?
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Aisha Jackson
•It's more about the reason for separation from your most recent job. If you were fired for theft or other criminal activity, that's almost certainly misconduct that would disqualify you.
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Lilly Curtis
The bottom line is your sister should apply regardless. Even if she thinks she might be denied, it's worth trying. The worst that happens is she gets denied and then she can appeal if she disagrees with the decision.
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Kristian Bishop
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I'll tell her to apply and be completely honest about everything.
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Leo Simmons
•Good luck to your sister! And remember, if she runs into problems reaching Washington ESD during the process, services like Claimyr can be a lifesaver for actually getting through to someone who can help.
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