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The key thing is to stay on top of all requirements. Miss job search activities, fail to report work or earnings, or don't file weekly claims on time and you could lose benefits even if you haven't used up your 26 weeks.
This is all pretty overwhelming but I appreciate everyone's help. At least now I know what to expect and can plan accordingly.
You'll get the hang of it. The weekly routine becomes automatic after a few weeks. Good luck with your job search!
One more thing - if you're thinking about moving to another state while unemployed, that can complicate things. Washington has agreements with some states but not others for continuing benefits.
Not planning to move but good to know. This whole thread has been incredibly helpful, thank you everyone!
Glad we could help. Remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD directly about anything specific to your situation, don't hesitate to use resources like Claimyr to actually get through to someone.
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been unemployed since the tech layoffs started and honestly the whole system is overwhelmed. took me 3 months to get my first payment because of adjudication issues and couldn't reach anyone to explain what was happening
Three months?! How did you survive financially?
credit cards and help from family. it was terrible but eventually got resolved
Bottom line: "mass unemployment" as an economic condition can last years, but your individual Washington ESD benefits are still capped at 26 weeks unless Congress extends them. The main difference during mass layoff events is that Washington ESD's phone system gets overwhelmed, but the online filing process usually works fine.
This has been really helpful everyone. I feel much better prepared for what's coming.
Good luck with everything. File online as soon as you're eligible and hopefully you won't need to call at all.
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One more thing - if you have a lawyer or legal aid helping with your appeal, the process sometimes moves a bit faster. Not always, but Washington ESD seems to respond quicker to attorney correspondence.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for an unemployment appeal? Seems like it might be expensive.
Depends on how much money is at stake and how complex your case is. Legal aid societies sometimes help with unemployment appeals for free if you qualify income-wise.
Just remember that even if the appeal takes a long time, if you win you'll get paid for all those weeks you were waiting. Keep track of everything and stay patient.
That's what I'm hoping for. The backpay would really help at this point.
Exactly. And make sure you're documenting any hardships the delay is causing - sometimes that information can be relevant to your case.
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Natural disasters can cause unemployment too - wildfires, floods, etc. Washington ESD has special provisions for disaster-related unemployment I think.
Yes, there are disaster unemployment assistance programs for situations not covered by regular UI benefits.
Bottom line - unemployment happens for tons of reasons and Washington ESD has seen it all. As long as you're honest about your situation and meet the basic requirements, you should be able to get benefits if you qualify.
Thanks everyone for all the information! This really helped me understand how different situations are handled. Feeling more confident about my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope your adjudication goes smoothly.
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Eleanor Foster
•I might need to try that if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Alice Coleman
•I've been meaning to try something like that. The regular phone system is impossible to get through.
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Owen Jenkins
Bottom line - your benefit amount is based on your earnings history, not your most recent job. Washington ESD has a formula they use and there's a maximum cap. File as soon as you can and don't stress too much about the exact amount until you know for sure.
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Eleanor Foster
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens.
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Owen Jenkins
•Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started.
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