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Another option is to keep trying the online system too. Sometimes the errors are temporary and you might get lucky and have it work between phone attempts.
I'll try both approaches. Hopefully one will work soon so I can get this process started.
That's smart. Having multiple approaches increases your chances of success with Washington ESD systems.
The phone agents are actually really knowledgeable about the system. When I applied they caught an error I would have made on the online form that could have delayed my claim. Sometimes the human touch is better.
That's a great point! It'll be nice to have someone double-check everything and make sure I don't make any mistakes.
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PSA: Don't forget about the waiting week! In Washington you don't get paid for your first week of unemployment. So if you file right away, your first payment will be for your second week of being unemployed.
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One last thing - keep track of all your dates. When you filed, when you got your determination letter, when you filed each weekly claim. If something goes wrong you'll need those dates to sort it out. I keep a simple calendar with all my unemployment stuff marked on it.
That's smart. I'll start a spreadsheet to track everything.
Yeah documentation is key with Washington ESD. They ask for dates and details about everything.
Hope this helps the OP and anyone else trying to figure out the timing. The main thing is to file quickly and be patient with the process. It's frustrating but the benefits do eventually come through for most people.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! This thread has been super helpful.
Good luck with your claim! Come back and update us on how it goes.
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I'm dealing with an adjudication issue right now because Washington ESD is questioning whether I had enough wages. Been waiting 6 weeks for a decision. The whole system moves so slowly when you actually need help.
Adjudication is the worst part of the whole process. I waited 8 weeks last year.
If you need to check on your adjudication status, calling through Claimyr might help you get through faster than trying the regular phone lines. They're really good at getting you connected to someone who can give you an update.
The bottom line is you need sufficient wages, not hours. Most people who worked steady part-time jobs for several months will qualify as long as they made decent money. Don't overthink it - just apply and see what happens.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now. This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website.
glad this helped! good luck with your claim
Keisha Johnson
This thread is super helpful. I'm in the same situation as OP was and now I know exactly what to do. Filing my claim tonight!
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Amara Okafor
•Good luck! The process is pretty straightforward once you get started.
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Giovanni Colombo
•Feel free to ask if you run into any issues. This community is pretty good about helping out.
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Paolo Longo
WASHINGTON ESD IS SO SLOW ugh sorry for caps but seriously they take forever to process anything. I filed 3 weeks ago and still waiting for adjudication to finish. At least I know I filed at the right time thanks to this thread.
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Dylan Campbell
•If you're stuck in adjudication that long, definitely try calling. Or use Claimyr if you can't get through - adjudication issues are exactly what they help with.
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Paolo Longo
•Yeah I might have to try that calling service. This is ridiculous.
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