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Update for anyone following this thread - I finally got my fact-finding questionnaire yesterday (day 16 since the protest was filed). Filled it out immediately with all my documentation and submitted it online. Hopefully won't be much longer now!
Final update - got my determination letter today approving my benefits! Total time from protest filing to decision was 39 days. Got all my back pay deposited within 2 business days. To anyone going through this process - hang in there and make sure you respond quickly to any requests for information.
So basically if you worked enough and made enough money, you probably qualify. The specific job length doesn't matter as much as total earnings.
The Claimyr thing really does work well. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to Washington ESD in like 10 minutes instead of calling all day.
Bottom line - you need work in at least 2 quarters and minimum earnings. If you've been working full time for 8 months, you probably qualify unless there were gaps in your employment.
Pro tip: when you file your initial claim, be completely honest about the circumstances of your termination. Don't try to hide anything or sugarcoat it. Washington ESD will find out the truth anyway when they contact your employer, and being dishonest could hurt your credibility.
Also remember that while you're waiting for your claim to be processed, you should still be actively job searching and keeping records. If you get approved, they might ask for your job search log going back to when you first filed. Don't wait until you're approved to start looking for work.
Daniel Price
One last thing - even if you're not 100% sure about your eligibility, it's worth applying. The worst they can do is deny you, and then you'll know for sure. Plus if you wait too long you might miss out on benefits you could have gotten.
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Benjamin Carter
•You're right. I'm going to apply this weekend. Thanks everyone for all the help and advice!
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Olivia Evans
Good luck with your application! The process gets easier once you get started and understand how it all works.
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Benjamin Carter
•Thanks! Feeling much more confident about this now.
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