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Just wanted to add - if you worked for multiple employers during your base period, make sure to include ALL of them when you file. Washington ESD will contact each one to verify your wages.
I only had the one retail job, so that should be straightforward. Thanks for the tip though!
The waiting can be nerve-wracking but try to be patient with the process. Washington ESD processes thousands of claims and they do their best to be thorough. Most eligible people do get approved eventually.
That's reassuring. I'm going to file this weekend and hope for the best!
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Quick question - does anyone know if you can collect unemployment if you're getting severance pay? My restaurant gave me two weeks severance but I'm not sure if that affects my eligibility.
It's a lump sum but they said it's for the two weeks after my last day. I'll probably need to call Washington ESD to clarify.
That's exactly the type of question Claimyr can help you get answered quickly. Calling on your own could take forever to get through.
thanks everyone for all the helpful info. this thread has been way more useful than the washington esd website lol. at least now i have a better idea of what to expect
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the system. Good luck with your claim!
definitely. hope everyone here gets their claims sorted out quickly
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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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Just want to give everyone hope - my claim was approved after 5 weeks and I got my first payment 3 days later. The backpay covered all the weeks I was waiting. Hang in there!
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Miguel Ramos
•That's encouraging! I'm at 5 weeks now so maybe I'm close. Thanks for the update.
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CosmicCadet
•Keep filing those weekly claims and it should work out. The wait is awful but the system does eventually work.
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Chloe Harris
For what it's worth, I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked. Got connected to Washington ESD within a couple hours and found out my employer hadn't sent in their response yet. At least now I know what's going on instead of just wondering.
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Miguel Ramos
•Good to hear another positive experience with them. I might give it a shot if I don't hear something soon.
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Chloe Harris
•Yeah, the uncertainty was driving me crazy. Worth it just to get some answers and know your claim is actually being worked on.
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