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Fun fact: Washington was actually one of the first states to implement its unemployment insurance program after the Social Security Act passed. We started collecting taxes in 1937 and paying benefits in 1938, which was pretty quick compared to some other states.
That's cool! Does that mean Washington ESD has been around longer than unemployment agencies in other states?
Washington ESD as we know it today was created later, but the state unemployment program started very early. The agency has been reorganized and renamed several times over the decades.
Your project should definitely mention Title IX of the Social Security Act too - that's the specific section that created the unemployment insurance program. Title II was for retirement benefits, Title IX was for unemployment insurance.
Perfect! I was looking for those specific section numbers. This has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea there were so many people knowledgeable about unemployment history on here.
This forum is great for learning about Washington ESD! I've gotten more useful information here than from most official sources.
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My advice: be patient but persistent. Keep filing your weekly claims, keep applying for jobs, and document everything. The system is slow but it does work eventually for most people.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard when bills are piling up.
I totally understand. Consider looking into temporary work or gig jobs to help cover expenses while you wait, just make sure to report any earnings on your weekly claims.
Final thought - if your claim is taking longer than 4-5 weeks, there's probably a specific issue that needs to be resolved. Don't just wait indefinitely, try to find out what's causing the delay.
That's good advice. I think I'll give it another week and then try to get through to someone to check on the status.
Definitely do that. Getting answers about what's causing the delay was the key to getting my claim moving again.
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Final thought - when I talked to the ESD agent through Claimyr, they mentioned that some counties have better partnerships with employers for job placement programs. Might be worth asking about that too when you call.
That's a great point I hadn't considered. Job placement programs could really help with the transition.
Yeah, WorkSource offices vary a lot in what they offer. Some have way better connections with local employers.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to research King and Snohomish counties more, look into the employment projections data, and definitely try Claimyr to talk to an ESD agent about my specific situation. This has been super helpful.
Hope you find something great in your new area. The job market is pretty good right now overall.
Let us know if the Claimyr service works out for you too. Always good to hear success stories.
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One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between being fired and being laid off when it comes to unemployment eligibility. Both your employer's reporting and your own understanding matter for your claim.
How does that affect eligibility?
Being laid off due to lack of work usually means automatic eligibility. Being fired for misconduct can disqualify you. Washington ESD investigates the reason for separation.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel like I understand the Washington unemployment system much better now. Good to know I'm covered without having to pay extra taxes.
You're welcome! The system can be confusing but it's good that you asked. Better to understand it before you need it.
Definitely keep that Claimyr info handy just in case. Washington ESD can be really hard to reach when you actually need them.
Lincoln Ramiro
If you're still unsure about your eligibility, you can always file an application and let Washington ESD determine if you qualify. They'll look at your actual wage records and let you know. There's no penalty for applying even if you don't end up qualifying.
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Freya Collins
•That's a good point - I was worried about applying if I wasn't sure I qualified.
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Lincoln Ramiro
•Yeah, better to apply and find out than to assume you don't qualify and miss out on benefits you're entitled to.
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Faith Kingston
Just want to add that if you have trouble reaching Washington ESD to ask about your specific situation, I had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got connected to an ESD agent in like 15 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call.
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Freya Collins
•I might have to try that if I need to talk to someone about my specific earnings situation. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Faith Kingston
•No problem! It's definitely worth it when you need to talk to someone who can look at your actual account and give you real answers.
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