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One more success story with Claimyr - my friend used it last week to get through to Washington ESD about a benefit calculation error. Agent was able to fix it on the spot and she got her corrected payment within days.
Final thought - if you do need to contact Washington ESD for any reason (checking eligibility, asking about good cause, etc.), don't waste weeks trying to get through on your own. Services like Claimyr exist because the phone system is so overloaded. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to actually get answers.
Make sure you understand the difference between misconduct and poor performance. Washington ESD defines misconduct very specifically - it has to be deliberate or willful violation of workplace rules.
Used Claimyr myself when I needed to reach Washington ESD about a claim protest. Much easier than trying to get through their busy phone system. The video demo they have really shows how it works.
For what it's worth, I think Washington's unemployment benefits are pretty decent compared to other states. Could always be more but at least it's something while you're looking for work.
Isabella Santos
Sounds like a good plan! Remember to keep track of your work search activities from day one, even with partial unemployment. Washington ESD requires 3 job contacts per week unless you're on standby with your employer.
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Isabella Santos
•Yeah, the job search requirement applies to all unemployment claims unless you're specifically on standby status. The idea is that you're still partially unemployed and should be looking for full-time work.
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Emma Wilson
•This is correct. Partial unemployment still requires job search activities. You can't just stay in reduced-hours limbo indefinitely.
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Nia Johnson
Good luck with your claim! The whole process can be stressful but once you get through the initial application it's pretty routine. Just make sure you're honest about your earnings and report everything accurately.
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Javier Torres
•Thank you! I appreciate everyone's help. This thread has been way more helpful than trying to navigate the ESD website on my own.
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