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good luck with your appeal! sounds like you have a strong case especially if multiple people got laid off at the same time
Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr thing I mentioned earlier - I know some people are skeptical about using services like that, but honestly when you can't get through to Washington ESD for weeks at a time, it's a lifesaver. Especially for something like this where you need to understand exactly why they denied your claim.
I was skeptical at first too but after being hung up on 20+ times trying to reach Washington ESD, I tried it and finally got answers about my adjudication. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who can look at your file.
The system usually works pretty well once you understand the timing. Just filed mine this morning and expecting it Wednesday as usual.
budget carefully because unemployment income is unpredictable. some weeks you might not get paid if theres an issue with your claim or you mess up the job search requirements
The good news is once you know your weekly benefit amount, it stays the same for your entire benefit year unless your circumstances change. So at least you can plan your budget around a consistent amount.
Zoe Walker
One more tip - when you do apply, be completely honest about why you left your job. Trying to make it sound better than it was can backfire if they investigate and find inconsistencies. Better to let them make the determination based on the real facts.
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Mia Green
•Yeah, I definitely plan to be straightforward about the hour reduction situation. Hopefully they'll see it as reasonable cause for quitting.
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Zoe Walker
•That's the right approach. Good luck with your application!
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Elijah Brown
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I think I have a much better understanding now of what I need to do. Going to gather my documentation and probably apply this week since it sounds like timing matters.
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Emma Bianchi
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you have questions during the application process.
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Olivia Martinez
•And remember that Claimyr option if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation. Sometimes getting a real person on the phone makes all the difference.
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