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one thing nobody mentioned - if you have issues with your claim or questions about seasonal eligibility, claimyr.com can help you get through to washington esd agents who actually understand seasonal employment. saved me a lot of frustration last year
yeah it's legit. they have a video demo that shows exactly how it works - helps you skip the phone queue basically
i looked into this too after seeing it mentioned. seems useful for when you actually need to talk to someone instead of just reading online help
To wrap this up - seasonal employees absolutely can and should collect unemployment benefits in Washington. You've earned those benefits through your work, and the system is designed to handle seasonal employment patterns. File your claim promptly, stay on top of your weekly certifications, and don't hesitate to contact Washington ESD if you have questions about your specific situation.
Good luck with your claim! Hope your benefits get approved quickly.
You'll be fine. Seasonal unemployment is totally normal in construction. Welcome to the club!
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Remember that if you do any part-time work while collecting unemployment, you MUST report it on your weekly claim. Even just a few hours can affect your payment.
That counts as work too. Report all income, even gig work. They'll reduce your weekly benefit accordingly but you won't get in trouble for fraud.
This is super important. Unreported income is one of the main reasons people get overpayment notices later.
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped explain this process. I filed my claim yesterday and it went much smoother than I expected. Keeping my fingers crossed that it gets approved quickly!
This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck everyone! And remember Claimyr is there if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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The whole process can be overwhelming, but it sounds like you have a good case for qualifying. With your work history and the involuntary reduction in hours, you should be eligible for at least partial benefits. The key is to file as soon as possible and be prepared to provide documentation if they request it.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing now. I think I'll submit my application this week.
Good luck with your claim! The Washington ESD system can be frustrating to navigate, but it sounds like you have all the information you need to get started.
One last thought - if you do run into issues getting through to Washington ESD by phone for any reason, remember that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier. I ended up using it myself when I had questions about my weekly claims, and it saved me hours of frustration trying to get through their busy phone lines.
I bookmarked that Claimyr website just in case. Hopefully I won't need it, but it's good to know it's there as an option.
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One last tip - if you do get denied initially, don't give up. A lot of denials get overturned on appeal. I know someone who got denied, appealed, and won at the hearing. The appeals process gives you a chance to present your case more thoroughly.
That's good to know. I really hope it doesn't come to that but it's reassuring to know there are options.
The whole process can be nerve-wracking but try not to stress too much. You have rights as a worker and Washington ESD is generally fair in their determinations.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info in this thread! I was in a similar situation last month and reading these responses really helped me understand the process better. Filed my claim and got approved after a short adjudication period.
That's awesome! Gives me hope that everything will work out. Thanks for sharing your experience.
You've got this! The hardest part is just filing that initial claim. After that, it's mostly waiting and keeping up with your weekly claims.
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One last thing - if you do end up needing to appeal anything or have complex questions, don't hesitate to use resources like that Claimyr service to actually talk to someone at ESD. Sometimes these situations need human clarification.
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Yara Nassar
•Good advice! I'll keep that in mind if any issues come up during the process.
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Diego Rojas
•Better to get clarity upfront than deal with problems later. The ESD agents are actually pretty helpful when you can reach them.
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Yara Nassar
Thanks again everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about the whole process now.
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Keisha Williams
•You're welcome! Feel free to post updates or new questions as you go through the process.
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Amina Toure
•Good luck with your claim and your job search!
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