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Just want to add that if Washington ESD does deny your initial claim, you can appeal the decision. Don't give up if the first answer isn't what you want to hear. The appeals process gives you another chance to present your case.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
I think it's 30 days from the date of the determination letter, but double check that on the Washington ESD website.
Good luck OP! Sounds like you have a decent case especially with the safety complaint timing. Keep us updated on how it goes.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. Feeling much more confident about filing now.
We're all rooting for you! The unemployment system can be confusing but this community is here to help.
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If you end up having trouble reaching Washington ESD for questions, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration trying to get through on the phone.
Good to hear another positive review. I might need to use that if I run into issues with my claim.
The demo video on their site shows exactly how it works. Much better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.
Bottom line - if you've worked and paid into the unemployment system, and you're unemployed or underemployed through no fault of your own, you should definitely apply. The worst case is you don't qualify, but you might be surprised at what you're eligible for.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I think I have enough information now to move forward with filing my claim.
Good luck! The process can seem overwhelming at first but once you get through the initial filing it gets easier.
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final tip - take screenshots of everything when you file your claim! washington esd's website can be glitchy and having proof of what you submitted can save headaches later
Great advice, I'll definitely do that. Thanks everyone for all the help!
You're welcome! Feel free to post again if you run into any issues during the process.
This whole thread is making me realize I probably filed too early when I got laid off last month. I filed the day before my last day because I was anxious to get the process started. Wonder if that's why my claim has been taking so long to process...
Ugh, I was afraid of that. Guess I'll have to try calling them.
This is exactly the kind of situation where Claimyr really helps - getting through to ESD to fix timing issues like this. Much faster than trying to call on your own.
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Thanks for starting this thread! As a fellow freelancer, this information is really valuable. I had no idea about any of this.
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped others too. Seems like a lot of us were in the dark about these options.
Isabella Silva
One last thing - make sure your bank account info is correct in your Washington ESD profile. I had a friend who was wondering why her payments weren't coming and it turned out she had an old account number on file. Took forever to get that sorted out.
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NeonNova
•Good point, I double-checked that when I set up my claim but I'll verify again. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
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Ravi Choudhury
Glad you got all your questions answered! The unemployment payment timing seemed really confusing at first but now it's just part of my weekly routine. File Sunday, get paid Wednesday, repeat. Washington ESD is actually pretty reliable once you know what to expect.
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NeonNova
•Yeah this thread was super helpful. Feel much better about the whole process now.
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