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One last thought - if anyone needs to speak with Washington ESD directly about disqualification concerns, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier has been really reliable for getting through to agents. Sometimes you just need that human contact to understand your specific situation better.
I might try that. The phone system is so frustrating and I really need to talk to someone about my quit reason.
I used Claimyr too when I was worried about a potential disqualification. Worth it for the peace of mind when you can actually talk to someone who knows the rules.
Bottom line - be honest, follow the rules, keep good records, and don't be afraid to ask questions or appeal if needed. The system is confusing but most people who follow the guidelines don't have major issues.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much better informed now about what to watch out for.
You're welcome! Hope everything works out with your claim.
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Make sure your employer doesn't try to fight your claim. Most legitimate layoffs won't have issues, but some companies try to claim it was performance-related or something to avoid higher UI taxes. If that happens you might need to appeal.
How would I know if they're fighting it? Would Washington ESD tell me?
Yeah, you'd get a notice if your employer disputes your claim. They have a chance to respond when ESD contacts them about your separation. If it's truly a layoff due to lack of work, they shouldn't have any reason to dispute it.
One more thing - sign up for direct deposit when you file your claim! Paper checks take forever and can get lost. Direct deposit is much faster and more reliable.
After your claim is approved, usually 2-3 business days for direct deposit. Much better than waiting for a check in the mail.
I second this! Direct deposit saved me so much hassle. Set it up right away.
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The decision usually comes in the mail within a week or two after the hearing. Don't panic if you don't hear anything right away - they need time to review everything and write up their decision.
A week or two? That feels like forever when you're broke and waiting for benefits.
I know it's hard to wait, but at least you'll have had your say. The waiting is definitely the worst part.
Quick tip - if you win your appeal, your benefits should be backdated to when you first filed. So even though it's taking forever, you'll get paid for all those weeks you've been waiting if the decision is in your favor.
That's something at least. Six weeks of back pay would really help right now.
Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending. You won't get paid until it's resolved, but you need to keep the claims active.
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update us on how it goes! I'm in a similar situation and would love to hear about your experience with partial benefits.
Will do! I start the part-time job next week so I'll report back after I file my first weekly claim with earnings.
This thread has been super helpful. I had no idea partial unemployment was even a thing. Going to look into part-time opportunities now instead of holding out for full-time only.
Same! I've been way too picky about only considering full-time positions. Part-time work + partial benefits might actually work better for my situation right now.
A Man D Mortal
Been getting payments for 8 weeks now and it's been Wednesday morning every single time. The only variable is what time Wednesday morning - anywhere from 12:01 AM to around 10 AM depending on my bank's processing.
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Jade Lopez
•That's reassuring to hear it's so consistent! Thanks for sharing your experience.
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A Man D Mortal
•No problem! The consistency was one of the few things that worked well in this whole process.
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Declan Ramirez
Summary for anyone else reading this: Washington ESD processes payments Tuesday nights, direct deposits hit Wednesday mornings (timing varies by bank), file your weekly claim between Sunday-Saturday, and if you have problems getting through by phone try Claimyr to reach an actual person. Hope this helps!
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Jade Lopez
•Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much better about planning my finances now.
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Tony Brooks
•Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you run into any other issues with your claim.
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