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Quick question - did you get any kind of severance or final paycheck weirdness when you quit? Sometimes employers try to mess with your final pay when you quit for harassment reasons.
They did try to withhold my last few days of pay claiming I didn't give proper notice, but I fought it and eventually got it. Could that affect my unemployment claim?
Probably not, but it does show the employer was being vindictive which might actually support your harassment claim.
Final reminder - make sure you have all your personal documents organized before filing. You'll need your Social Security number, previous employer information, and details about your last day of work. Having everything ready will make the application process smoother.
Good reminder. I'll gather everything this weekend before filing. Thanks to everyone who responded - this has been incredibly helpful!
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Last thing I'll add - if you need to verify your payment status or have any issues, calling Washington ESD directly is nearly impossible. I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked great. Got connected to an agent who could see my payment history and explain the timing.
Thanks for the follow-up on that. Sounds like it might be worth trying if I run into any issues.
Yeah, definitely beats spending all day on hold. The demo video they have explains exactly how it works too.
Just to close the loop on the original question - you should definitely see your payment by Thursday at the latest if you filed Sunday. If you don't see it by Friday, then there's probably an issue that needs to be resolved.
Perfect, that gives me a clear timeline to work with. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
No problem! The waiting is always stressful the first few times but you'll get used to the rhythm.
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One more tip - if you're filing online, do it early in the morning or late at night when the system is less busy. I've found it runs smoother during off-peak hours.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about filing now.
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This thread has been super helpful! I was getting worried because it's been 5 days with no word, but it sounds like that's pretty normal. Going to check for those specific approval indicators mentioned earlier.
Same here! I feel much better knowing what to look for and that other people are in the same situation.
Glad this was helpful. Remember, no news is usually good news with Washington ESD - if there were major issues, you'd typically hear about them quickly.
One last tip - screenshot everything once you're approved! Save images of your determination letter, benefit amount, claim balance, etc. It's good to have records in case there are any system glitches later.
Smart advice! I learned this the hard way when some of my claim information disappeared from my account temporarily last year.
Great suggestion! I'll definitely do that once I get approved. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice on this thread!
Maxwell St. Laurent
Just want to add that if you do end up approved for both, make sure you understand the reporting requirements. You'll likely need to report any disability income to Washington ESD and vice versa.
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Sayid Hassan
•Thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't thought about the ongoing reporting requirements but that's definitely important to know.
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Maxwell St. Laurent
•Yeah, failing to report income from other sources is one of the quickest ways to get in trouble with unemployment benefits.
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PaulineW
Thanks everyone for all the responses. This has been really helpful in understanding the complexity of the situation. I think I have a better idea now of what questions to ask when I contact Washington ESD.
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Annabel Kimball
•Glad this thread was useful! Definitely one of those situations where getting official guidance is worth the effort.
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Sayid Hassan
•Agreed. I feel much more prepared to have that conversation now thanks to everyone's input.
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