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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.
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Bottom line - you get 26 weeks maximum in Washington, period. Use that time wisely to find something good rather than just taking the first thing that comes along if you can afford to be selective.
That's the plan. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info about the 26 week limit and other requirements!
Good luck with your job search! Construction should pick up again soon with better weather coming.
Just remember to keep track of your job search activities too - Washington ESD can audit your job search log at any time and if you don't have proper documentation, they can deny your benefits even if you're within the 26 week limit.
Yeah I'm keeping a spreadsheet of all my job applications and contacts. Better safe than sorry with Washington ESD.
Smart approach! The job search requirements are strict and they do check up on people sometimes.
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Don't forget that if you get disqualified initially, you can always appeal. A lot of people give up too easily when they get that first denial letter. The appeals process exists for a reason.
How long do you have to file an appeal?
You have 30 days from the date on the determination letter to file an appeal. Don't wait until the last minute though - get it filed as soon as possible.
I think the most important thing is to be completely honest when you file your claim. Trying to fudge the details about why you're unemployed will just cause problems later when they investigate.
Absolutely. They contact your employer anyway, so any lies will be caught quickly.
Thanks everyone. This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
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Just remember that even if everything goes smoothly, it usually takes a week or two to get your first payment after filing.
Good to know for budgeting purposes. I'll make sure I have enough saved for those first couple weeks.
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Dallas Villalobos
Just wanted to add that you should keep filing your weekly claims even while your initial claim is under review. If you get approved, you'll get paid for all those weeks retroactively. If you don't file the weekly claims, you won't get paid for those weeks even if approved.
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Khalid Howes
•Good to know! I would have probably waited until I got approved to start filing weekly claims.
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Dallas Villalobos
•Yeah, that's a common mistake that costs people money. File everything right away and let Washington ESD sort it out.
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Reina Salazar
The bottom line is that performance-related terminations are usually eligible for benefits. Washington ESD distinguishes between being fired for misconduct (which disqualifies you) and being fired for other reasons like performance or not being a good fit (which usually doesn't disqualify you). File your claim and let them make the determination.
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Ben Cooper
•Good luck! Hope everything works out for you.
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Reina Salazar
•You've got this! The worst they can do is say no, but based on what you've described, you'll probably be approved.
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