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Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still pending or in adjudication. You can't go back and file for weeks you missed, so it's better to file and have them rejected than not file at all.
That seems confusing. How can I file weekly claims if my initial claim isn't approved yet?
The system will let you file weekly claims even while your initial claim is pending. If you get approved, you'll get paid for all the weeks you filed. If you don't file, you lose those weeks forever.
Good luck with your application! The process is intimidating at first but once you get through the initial filing it gets easier. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements and you should be fine.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD, Claimyr is there as an option. Sometimes having a real conversation with an agent makes all the difference.
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I had similar confusion about these terms when I filed my claim. Ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned to actually talk to an ESD rep who cleared everything up. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to understand your specific situation.
Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with that service. I'll check it out.
Don't worry too much about the economic definitions. For ESD purposes, you're unemployed, you're available for work, and you're actively searching. That's what matters for your weekly claims.
You're right. I'll focus on completing my weekly claims accurately rather than worrying about the terminology.
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I remember 2008 when everything went to hell and unemployment spiked. Took years to recover from that mess. At least this time around we didn't have a complete financial system collapse.
2008 was rough but at least Washington ESD's systems worked better back then. Now everything is online and constantly glitching.
True, the technology has made some things easier but also created new problems when it doesn't work right.
Bottom line is whether unemployment is high or low, Washington ESD needs to fix their customer service. Having record low unemployment doesn't help if you can't get your claim processed when you need it.
Which is exactly why services like Claimyr exist. Until Washington ESD improves their phone system, people need alternatives to actually reach someone who can help with their claims.
Makes sense. If the state won't fix the problem, at least there are workarounds available.
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One thing nobody mentioned - if your furlough is due to seasonal slowdown or something predictable, that might be treated differently than an unexpected furlough due to business conditions. Not sure of the exact rules but might be worth asking about.
It's due to reduced orders/business slowdown, nothing seasonal. Hopefully that's the 'good' kind of furlough for benefits purposes.
That should be fine then. Seasonal stuff sometimes has different rules but business slowdown furloughs are pretty standard for UI eligibility.
The Washington ESD website has gotten better but it's still confusing AF. When I was furloughed I spent hours trying to figure out if I was doing everything right. Definitely file though - worst case they say no, but you'll probably be approved.
Yeah their website is pretty overwhelming. I'll just file and see what happens I guess.
That's the right attitude. The system is designed to help people in your exact situation.
Luis Johnson
One thing I learned is that you should apply for any assistance programs you might qualify for BEFORE your benefits end, not after. Some programs have waiting periods or long application processes, so don't wait until you're desperate to start looking into other options.
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Amaya Watson
•That's smart planning. I should probably start researching what other programs might be available now instead of waiting to see what happens with my UI benefits.
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Luis Johnson
•Exactly. Food assistance, utility help, healthcare programs - look into all of it now while you still have some income coming in to give yourself a buffer.
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Ellie Kim
Final thought - make sure you understand the difference between your benefits being exhausted vs. your claim being invalid for some other reason. If you're just running out of weeks/money, that's normal and expected. If there's an issue with your claim itself, that's a different situation entirely that might need an appeal.
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Amaya Watson
•How can I tell the difference? My claim status just shows the remaining balance decreasing each week, so I think it's just normal exhaustion rather than a problem with the claim itself.
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Ellie Kim
•If it's just the balance going down normally, that sounds like regular benefit exhaustion. If there were issues with your claim, you'd typically see different status messages or get notices about problems that need to be resolved.
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