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File today! I'm dealing with the same situation and wish I'd filed sooner. Even if there's adjudication, at least the clock starts ticking on your claim date.
Thanks for the encouragement. Definitely filing today after reading all these responses.
The key thing is that Washington ESD pays benefits from your filing date, not your separation date. So every day you wait is literally money out of your pocket. Performance-related terminations can still qualify for benefits if it wasn't willful misconduct.
That's reassuring about performance vs misconduct. I really don't think what I did rises to the level of misconduct.
Most employers know this and won't contest unless it was really egregious. It costs them time and money to fight it.
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Quick question - if I appeal my monetary determination, can I still file weekly claims while the appeal is processing?
Yes, you should continue filing weekly claims during the appeal process. If your appeal is successful, you'll receive back pay for any weeks you filed.
Thanks everyone for explaining this! I was so confused when I first got my determination letter but now I understand how they calculated my $347 weekly benefit. The system makes more sense now even though it's still complicated.
Same here! This thread was super helpful. I feel much better about my claim now that I understand the calculation.
Glad we could help! Washington ESD's monetary determination letters are confusing but once you understand the base period concept it all clicks.
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If anyone needs to talk to Washington ESD urgently, I had great luck with Claimyr recently. My claim got stuck and I needed answers fast. Their service connected me to an agent who resolved my issue in one call. Way better than the endless busy signals on the regular number.
Several people have mentioned this service now. Might be worth trying if I don't see progress soon.
Definitely check out their demo video first so you know what to expect. The whole process is pretty straightforward.
Just remember that even after you get your first payment, there can be delays or issues later on. Keep all your documentation organized and stay on top of any requirements they send you. The system works but you have to stay engaged with it.
Good advice. I'm keeping copies of everything just in case.
Smart move. I wish I had been that organized from the start. Saved me a lot of headaches later.
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Just wanted to add - if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You can appeal the decision. You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal.
Good to know, hopefully I won't need to appeal but it's good to know the option exists.
The appeals process can take months though, so definitely try to get your initial claim right the first time.
One more thing - make sure your contact information is current in your Washington ESD account. They'll send important notices by mail and email, and if they can't reach you it can cause problems with your claim.
Thanks, I'll double-check all my contact info when I set up my account.
And check your spam folder regularly! Sometimes Washington ESD emails end up there.
Joshua Wood
Keep filing those weekly claims! Can't stress this enough. Even if the investigation is ongoing, you need to maintain your filing schedule or you'll lose those weeks permanently.
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Sophia Miller
•Yes, someone else mentioned this earlier. I'm going to catch up on all the weeks I missed filing. Thanks for the reminder!
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Justin Evans
Investigations are definitely taking longer these days. Mine was 7 weeks last spring and my coworker's was almost 10 weeks. Just the reality of the system right now unfortunately.
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Sophia Miller
•Good to know I'm not alone in this. It helps to hear other people's timelines even if they're not great.
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