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One thing nobody mentioned - make sure you have your employer's complete information when filing. Sometimes Washington ESD has trouble reaching employers if the contact info is wrong, which can delay your claim.
I used the info from my last paystub. Should be accurate since it was just last week.
Keep copies of everything - your termination paperwork, your claim application, any correspondence from Washington ESD. If you need to appeal later you'll want all that documentation organized.
Good point. I've been taking screenshots of everything on the website too.
Smart. The more documentation you have, the better prepared you'll be if any issues come up.
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Best of luck with everything! Being pregnant and unemployed is tough, but Washington ESD should approve your claim as long as you meet the basic requirements.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now.
You've got this! Take care of yourself and that baby.
Just want to echo what others have said - pregnancy alone cannot disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. That would be discrimination.
That's exactly what I needed to hear. Filing my claim today!
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The bottom line is that hours don't matter - it's all about earnings and meeting the monetary requirements. Sounds like with two jobs you probably qualify, but the only way to know for sure is to apply and let Washington ESD make the determination.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly.
Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you're approved! Missing even one week can cause issues with your benefits.
When do you typically file the weekly claims? Is there a specific day?
You can file them starting Sunday for the previous week. I always do mine Sunday morning so I don't forget.
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One last tip - if your benefit amount seems wrong when you get your determination letter, you can appeal it. Sometimes they miscalculate wages or use the wrong base period. You have 30 days to appeal if you think there's an error.
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QuantumQuester
•Good to know. Hopefully I won't need to deal with appeals but it's useful information.
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Yara Sayegh
•Appeals are actually pretty common and often successful when there are genuine errors. Don't be afraid to challenge it if something looks wrong.
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NebulaNova
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Andre Moreau
•Glad we could help! Good luck with your claim.
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•Remember about Claimyr if you run into issues getting through to them. It really does work.
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