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If you're still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me connected to an agent who walked me through my benefit calculation and answered all my questions. Worth trying if you need to talk to someone directly.
Multiple people have mentioned Claimyr now. I might give that a try if I run into issues after filing.
the hardest part isn't figuring out how much you'll get, it's actually getting washington esd to process your claim without delays. be prepared for potential issues and have backup plans for paying bills
That's what I'm worried about. I have some savings but not enough for months of delays.
Most claims go through fine, don't stress too much about it before you even file
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information in this thread. I'm in a similar situation and this has given me a much better understanding of what to expect.
Glad it helped! I've learned so much from everyone's responses.
That's what these forums are for. Good luck with your situation!
FINAL UPDATE: Talked to Washington ESD today (finally got through!) and they confirmed that I can apply for unemployment as long as I have medical clearance stating I'm able to work. Going to get that documentation from my doctor next week and then file my claim. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement!
That's great news! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
Perfect example of why it's important to get official guidance for complex situations like this.
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One more thing to keep in mind - if you're getting any severance pay from your employer, that might affect when your unemployment benefits can start. Washington ESD has rules about how severance impacts your eligibility timing.
I'm not getting severance, but that's good to know for other people who might be reading this.
Yeah, it's one of those things that can surprise people. Better to mention it during your application than have it cause problems later.
Final thought - even though there can be delays and frustrations with Washington ESD, the unemployment benefits are definitely there and available. Most people who are eligible do eventually receive their payments. Just be patient and persistent if you run into any issues.
I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything. This thread has been super helpful!
That's what these forums are for! Good luck with your application and I hope everything goes smoothly for you.
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anyone know if this is different for government employees? i work for the state and wondering if the same rules apply
Same basic rules apply for state employees. Washington state employees pay into the UI system just like private sector workers.
good to know, thanks!
This thread is super helpful! One more question - what if you worked multiple part-time jobs during the base period? Do all those wages get combined?
Yes, all your covered wages from all employers during the base period get combined to determine if you meet the minimum requirements.
Perfect, that should put me well over the minimum then. Thanks everyone!
Ana Rusula
I had a similar situation with my retail job - they kept cutting hours but wouldn't lay anyone off completely. Partial unemployment benefits really helped bridge the gap while I found a better job. The whole process took about 3 weeks from filing to receiving my first payment.
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Mason Lopez
•3 weeks seems reasonable. Did you have any issues with your employer contesting the claim?
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Ana Rusula
•No, they didn't contest it. I think they knew they had cut everyone's hours and couldn't really argue against it. Having documentation of the schedule changes definitely helped.
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Fidel Carson
Double-check that you meet the monetary requirements before spending too much time on the application. If you don't have enough earnings in your base period, you'll just get denied and have to wait to reapply later.
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Fidel Carson
•The Washington ESD website has some calculators and information about base period requirements. You can also call them, though like others mentioned, getting through can be challenging.
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Honorah King
•Or use Claimyr to get through to an agent who can check your earnings history and tell you if you qualify before you file. That way you're not wasting time on an application that will get denied.
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