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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Bottom line - don't overthink it. The application walks you through everything step by step. Just have your employment info ready, be honest about everything, and file your weekly claims on time. The rest will sort itself out.
Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about getting started now. Really appreciate all the advice.
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Don't forget to sign up for direct deposit right away. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. Electronic payments are much faster and more reliable.
Can I use any bank account or does it have to be checking?
Has to be checking or savings at a US bank. They can't deposit to prepaid cards or credit union share draft accounts in some cases.
Good luck with everything! The unemployment system in Washington isn't perfect but it does work once you get through the initial setup. Keep all your paperwork organized and stay on top of your weekly filings.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to file my claim today.
You've got this! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
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The system has definitely improved since the pandemic chaos, but it's still not perfect. At least now you can actually get through the application process without the website crashing every few minutes.
True, but the phone system is still a disaster. I spent 6 hours total on hold last week trying to get a simple question answered.
That's exactly the problem Claimyr solves. No more sitting on hold for hours just to talk to someone about your claim.
Just want to add that if you worked for the federal government or military, your eligibility might be handled differently. There are special programs for federal employees and ex-service members.
Good to know, though that doesn't apply to me. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone!
No problem! The unemployment system is confusing but once you understand the basics it's manageable. Good luck with your claim!
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One more tip - if your employer contests your claim for any reason, don't panic. Layoffs are usually pretty clear cut, but if there's a dispute you'll get a chance to tell your side of the story.
I don't think my employer would contest it since it was clearly a layoff, but good to know I'd have options if they did.
The whole process seems scary at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Just be truthful and thorough in your application.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about this now.
You've got this! Layoffs are one of the most straightforward cases for unemployment approval.
Zara Rashid
Anyone know if you can still get partial benefits if you pick up a second part-time job to make up for lost hours?
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Yara Sayegh
•Yes, but you need to report ALL earnings from both jobs. Washington ESD will calculate your benefit based on your total weekly earnings from all sources.
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Zara Rashid
•Good to know, thanks! Was worried taking a second job might disqualify me completely.
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Luca Romano
Bottom line - if your hours got cut through no fault of your own and you're making less money, apply for partial unemployment. Washington ESD is there to help bridge that gap while you look for better employment.
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Connor Murphy
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to apply tomorrow and see what happens.
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Yara Sayegh
•Good luck! Make sure to keep detailed records of your earnings and job search activities.
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