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I've been on unemployment twice and both times my benefit amount was different even though I thought I had similar work history. The wage calculation can be tricky depending on which quarters they use for your base period.
That's confusing. I thought it would be straightforward if you only had one job.
You'd think so, but timing of when you file can affect which quarters they look at. If you filed right after a quarter ended, they might not include your most recent wages.
Exactly right. The phone system alone seems designed to discourage people from calling. Claimyr cuts through all that nonsense.
I'm starting to think I need professional help just to navigate unemployment benefits. This shouldn't be so complicated.
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The bottom line is Washington ESD has a lot of rules and they're not always clearly explained. If you get a disqualification notice or your claim gets flagged, don't just accept it. You have appeal rights and sometimes it's worth fighting. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier to get through to an agent when I needed clarification on my situation.
How long do you have to appeal a disqualification decision?
Usually 30 days from the date of the determination notice. Don't wait - the deadline is strict and extensions are rare.
Thanks everyone for all this info. I had no idea there were so many ways to get disqualified. I'm definitely going to be extra careful about reporting everything and keeping detailed records if I ever need to file for unemployment.
Smart approach. Being proactive and understanding the rules upfront can save you a lot of headaches later.
Yeah this thread has been really helpful. The Washington ESD website doesn't explain half of this stuff clearly.
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Make sure you file for the correct week! When they ask when you became unemployed, use the first day you were actually unemployed, not when you found out you were getting laid off.
Good point. So if my last day of work was a Friday, I'd put Saturday as when I became unemployed?
Exactly! And if you got any final pay like vacation payout, make sure to report that too.
Final advice for OP: gather your employment info (employer details, dates, reason for separation), file tonight, start your weekly claims on schedule, and do your job searches. You'll be fine with the 2-week delay. Washington ESD deals with much worse timing issues every day.
Perfect summary, thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Filing right now.
Good luck! Come back and update us on how it goes.
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For anyone else going through fraud investigations - the Washington ESD website has a section about fraud prevention and what they look for. Might be worth reading to understand their process better.
I'll check that out. Probably should have read more about this stuff when I first filed my claim.
Don't beat yourself up, most people just needed help and filed quickly during COVID. The important thing is you were honest.
One more thing - if Washington ESD does find any issues with your claim, you have appeal rights. Don't just accept their initial determination if you disagree with it. The appeals process exists for a reason.
Good to know I have options if something goes wrong. Hopefully it won't come to that but thanks for mentioning appeals.
Most of these investigations resolve favorably for legitimate claimants, but it's always good to know your rights just in case.
StellarSurfer
Yeah, I learned this the hard way. Had to resolve an old overpayment before my new claim would process.
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Anastasia Romanov
It's frustrating but they're pretty strict about clearing any outstanding balances first.
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