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Good luck with your hearing! Sounds like you have a strong case with the documentation. Most people who have clear evidence of being laid off win their appeals pretty easily.
Thank you! I'm feeling more confident after reading everyone's experiences here.
You've got this! Just stick to the facts and let your documentation speak for itself.
Plan for about 60-90 minutes total including any waiting time. That's been my experience with Washington ESD appeal hearings - better to overestimate than underestimate when requesting time off work.
hope it goes well! come back and let us know how it turned out
Yes, please update us! Always good to hear success stories to help others going through the same thing.
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Update us when you hear back from Washington ESD! This kind of case is really interesting from a legal standpoint. Workplace safety retaliation cases often favor the employee, especially with documentation like you have.
I definitely will update once I hear something. Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement - it really helps!
Good luck with everything. You seem to have a solid case based on what you've described.
One more plug for that Claimyr service if anyone needs to actually talk to Washington ESD about their case. I used it again last week for a different issue and got through immediately. Sometimes you just need to speak to a human, and this makes that possible without the usual hassle.
I checked out their demo video and it looks legit. Might be worth it just for peace of mind when dealing with adjudication stress.
I bookmarked it just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as a backup option.
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Bottom line - unemployment insurance is there to help bridge the gap between jobs, but it comes with rules and requirements. Don't let that scare you away from using it if you need it, just be prepared to stay organized and follow the procedures.
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I feel like I actually understand what I'm getting into now.
Good luck if you end up needing to file. Remember that Washington ESD has customer service if you get stuck, though getting through can be challenging.
Last tip from someone who's been through this multiple times - start your job search immediately even while your claim is being processed. The job market moves fast and the sooner you start looking, the better your chances of finding something before your benefits run out.
Makes sense. Better to be proactive than wait until the last minute.
Exactly. And if you need help reaching Washington ESD for any questions during your job search, remember that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Sometimes having an expert help navigate the system makes all the difference.
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This thread has been super helpful! I was in almost the exact same situation as the OP and had no idea it was about wages instead of hours. Definitely going to check that benefits calculator and get my application started.
Right? I feel so much more confident about applying now. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
Good luck to both of you! The process is definitely confusing at first but it gets easier once you understand how it works.
Just wanted to add that if you end up having trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone for any follow-up questions, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration. Sometimes it's worth paying for convenience when you're already dealing with unemployment stress.
I might have to try that. I've been trying to reach them for weeks about an issue with my claim and getting nowhere with the regular phone number.
Definitely check out their demo video too, it shows exactly how the process works so you know what to expect.
Giovanni Rossi
Another way to think about it - when you worked for your employer, part of your total compensation package included unemployment insurance coverage, even though it didn't show up on your paystub. The employer was paying for that coverage on your behalf the whole time.
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Fatima Al-Maktoum
•Never thought of it that way but you're absolutely right. It's like employer-paid health insurance in that sense.
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Giovanni Rossi
•Exactly! Just because it's invisible to employees doesn't mean it's not part of the total cost of employing someone.
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Dylan Mitchell
Pro tip: if you ever need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about how employer contributions affect your claim, I had great luck with Claimyr helping me get through. Much better than the endless busy signals I was getting before.
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•How quickly were you able to get connected through Claimyr?
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Dylan Mitchell
•Within about 20 minutes they had me connected to an actual Washington ESD agent. Beat the 3+ hours I spent trying to call directly.
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