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The whole system is set up to discourage people from applying. Half the time they deny claims hoping people won't appeal. Don't let them intimidate you - you have rights as someone whose school closed unexpectedly.
Thanks for the encouragement. I was starting to feel like maybe I didn't deserve benefits since I was technically a student.
You absolutely deserve benefits if you meet the qualifications. The fact that you were bettering yourself through education shouldn't be held against you.
One last tip - when you do get through to Washington ESD, ask them to put notes in your file about the school closure and your eligibility. That way if other agents review your case later, they'll understand the situation without you having to explain it again.
That's really smart. I'll make sure to ask for that when I talk to someone.
Also get the name and ID number of whoever you talk to. Sometimes it helps to reference specific conversations if issues come up later.
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File online Sunday night or early Monday morning when the system is less busy. Weekdays during business hours the site gets overloaded and times out constantly.
Good tip, I'll try that. Didn't think about timing making a difference.
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The earnings you can have while on unemployment are confusing too. Its not just about the weekly amount - there are different rules for different types of work and income.
yeah like what about pension payments? or severance pay? does that affect your weekly benefit amount?
Severance usually delays when you can start collecting but doesn't reduce the weekly amount. Pension might be different - depends on the type and how it's structured.
I've been collecting for 8 weeks now at $743 per week. The payments have been consistent once I got past the initial adjudication period. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
How long did your adjudication take? I'm worried mine is taking too long.
About 3 weeks for me. If it's been longer than that, definitely try to reach an agent to check on the status. The system sometimes gets stuck.
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This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was completely lost about the timing. Now I know to file immediately and keep up with weekly claims.
Glad it helped you too! This community is great for getting real answers.
That's what we're here for. Feel free to ask if you run into any issues during the filing process.
One last thing - if you're worried about making mistakes on your application, Washington ESD does allow you to make corrections later, but it's easier to get it right the first time. Take your time filling it out.
That's reassuring to know I can fix mistakes if needed.
Just remember that some corrections might require talking to an agent, which can take time to get through.
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Oh and one more thing - if you're eligible for benefits, they'll also send you information about reemployment services and training programs. Some of these are voluntary but others might be required depending on your situation.
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Liam O'Donnell
•Are the training programs free? I've been thinking about updating my skills.
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Mei Liu
•Many of them are free or low-cost, especially through WorkSource. Worth looking into if you have time during your job search.
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Amara Nwosu
Final reminder - make sure your contact information is up to date throughout the process. Washington ESD will send important notices by mail and email, so you don't want to miss anything.
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FireflyDreams
•Good point. I just moved recently so I need to make sure my address is correct.
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AstroExplorer
•You can update your contact info in your online account after you create it.
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