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One more suggestion - if you have a local WorkSource office, sometimes they can help with basic questions or even call ESD on your behalf. Might be worth checking if yours is open for in-person visits.
Not all WorkSource offices do this but some have direct lines to ESD that bypass the regular phone system.
my worksource office was closed when i went there last week, but maybe they're open again now
Just want to echo what others said about persistence. It took me 3 days of calling but I eventually got through and got my payment issue resolved. The system is frustrating but don't lose hope!
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared now. Going to try the early morning calling strategy first and maybe look into Claimyr if that doesn't work.
good luck! let us know how it goes
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Make sure you understand the difference between being fired 'for cause' vs 'without cause'. Makes a big difference for your claim.
What's the difference exactly?
For' cause means misconduct or serious rule 'violations. Without' cause is more like layoffs or performance issues. Without cause is much easier to getbenefits.
Bottom line - file your claim no matter what. Worst case scenario they deny it and you appeal. Best case you get approved right away. Nothing to lose by trying.
You're absolutely right. I'm glad I filed when I did. Now just playing the waiting game.
Hope it works out for you! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Washington ESD really needs to partner with a shipping company that provides tracking. This is 2025, not 1995.
Completely agree. Every other important mail comes with tracking these days.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'll check my address in the system and keep watching for that KeyBank envelope. If it doesn't show up by Friday I'll try the Claimyr service to get some actual answers from Washington ESD.
Good plan! Hope your card arrives soon.
You should be all set. Just remember the Claimyr demo video is really helpful if you decide to use it.
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Just wanted to add that if you worked in multiple states, the calculation can get more complicated. Washington has agreements with other states to combine wages, but it's not automatic.
Yeah, interstate claims are a whole different beast. Definitely call if you have wages from other states.
Or use that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier. Probably easier than trying to navigate that on your own.
Bottom line - the max is $999 but most people get somewhere between $200-$600 depending on their work history. Don't count on getting the maximum unless you were making really good money consistently.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been super helpful in understanding what to expect.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Chloe Anderson
One more thing to consider - if you're on standby status with your employer, the payment schedule can be different. Regular unemployment follows the Tuesday/Wednesday pattern, but standby might have different processing times.
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Diego Vargas
•What's standby status? Is that different from regular unemployment benefits?
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Chloe Anderson
•Standby is when you're temporarily laid off but expected to return to work within a certain timeframe. The rules are slightly different from regular UI claims.
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CosmicCruiser
Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences! This has been way more helpful than trying to decode the confusing info on the Washington ESD website.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•For real, sometimes the community knows more than the official sources!
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