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Make sure to keep records of everything - when you filed, what information you provided, any correspondence from Washington ESD. Having good documentation helps if there are any issues later.
Also save confirmation numbers or reference numbers they give you. Those are super helpful when you need to call about your claim.
And if you do need to call Washington ESD, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might save you hours of waiting on hold. I used it when my claim got stuck in adjudication.
The most important thing is just getting started. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits after the waiting period. Don't overthink it.
You're right. I tend to overthink everything when I'm stressed. Going to file right now.
Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
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Pro tip for anyone still trying the regular way: use speakerphone and do other things while you wait. Don't just sit there listening to hold music for hours, you'll go crazy.
Good advice! Though at this point I think I'm going to try the Claimyr route.
Smart choice, sounds like it's working for people.
For anyone reading this thread later - the main takeaway seems to be: try calling right at 8am, use Claimyr if you can't get through, and have all your info ready. Hope this helps someone else avoid the frustration we've all been through!
Perfect summary! This thread has been super helpful, thanks everyone.
Glad we could help. The Washington ESD system is tough but there are ways to work with it.
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One thing to consider is whether the employee's accommodation needs might affect their job search requirements. Washington ESD might need clarification on their ability and availability for work given their disability.
That's a good point I hadn't considered. Their accommodation needs were pretty minimal - just ergonomic equipment and flexible scheduling - so shouldn't impact their general job search ability.
Yeah, Washington ESD has to verify that claimants can perform suitable work. Minor accommodations usually aren't an issue but they might ask questions about it.
Is there a way to check on the status of someone else's unemployment claim as their former employer? Sometimes Washington ESD contacts us about claims from months ago and we have no context.
Employers can't check claim status directly, but Washington ESD should provide context when they contact you about a claim. You can always ask for clarification about what information they need.
Thanks, that's helpful. Sometimes the requests come through different departments and there's no coordination.
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Bottom line - if you worked regularly for 2 years and were laid off, you almost certainly qualify. Don't overthink it, just file your claim.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I'm going to file my claim this week.
Good luck! Make sure to file your weekly claims on time once your initial claim is processed.
Oliver Becker
The bottom line is if you're receiving benefits, don't stress about the 'not 3x WBA' notation. It's just Washington ESD's internal tracking system showing which eligibility pathway you qualified under. Focus on your weekly certifications and job search requirements instead.
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QuantumQuasar
•Good advice. I was definitely overthinking it. Thanks to everyone who explained what this means!
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Oliver Becker
•Exactly! These system codes look scary but they're usually just administrative notes that don't affect your actual benefits.
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CosmicCowboy
Thanks everyone for the explanations! This thread was super helpful. I feel much better knowing it's just a notation about how I qualified and not something that will affect my benefits going forward.
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Liam McGuire
•Glad we could help clarify things! The Washington ESD system definitely needs better user documentation.
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Giovanni Greco
•And remember, if you ever have other confusing questions about your claim, services like Claimyr can connect you directly with ESD agents who can give you official answers.
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