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Pro tip: if your employer does contest your claim, you'll get a chance to respond and provide your side of the story. Take that opportunity seriously and provide as much detail as possible.
I'll definitely do that if it comes up. I want to make sure they have all the facts.
Had to use Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication status. Worth every penny to actually talk to a real person who could tell me what was going on with my claim.
How quickly were you able to get through to someone using their service?
Pretty fast, like within an hour. Way better than the days I spent trying to call on my own.
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has anyone tried calling the legislative hotline? i saw it mentioned on the washington esd website but not sure if it actually helps
i think it's for when you can't reach regular customer service but i'm not sure how it works
The legislative hotline is for escalated issues when normal channels aren't working. They don't handle routine questions but can help if you've been unable to reach anyone for weeks
Update: I finally got through using Claimyr after seeing all the mentions here. Agent told me my claim should be approved by next week - employer confirmed the layoff was due to lack of work. Thanks to everyone who suggested it!
Yeah it was worth it to finally get answers instead of just waiting and worrying
Glad it worked for you too! It's been a lifesaver for getting through to Washington ESD
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I wish I had known about the earnings disregard thing earlier. I turned down a part-time job because I thought I'd lose more in benefits than I'd make. Turns out I was wrong!
Live and learn! At least now you know for next time.
This is why it's so important for Washington ESD to make this information more accessible. People are making decisions based on incomplete information.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now. I'll make sure to report everything accurately on my weekly claims.
And if you ever need to reach Washington ESD for any reason, definitely check out Claimyr. It's been a lifesaver for me and others dealing with the phone system.
Will do! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks everyone!
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Just filed for unemployment last week after being laid off. The process was actually smoother than I expected, probably because it was a clear lack of work situation. But yeah, calling Washington ESD is still a pain if you have questions.
One last thing - if you do get laid off, make sure you apply for unemployment benefits as soon as possible. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait thinking the layoff might be temporary. You can always stop claiming if you get called back to work.
Good point! I'll definitely file right away if anything happens.
Yes, this is important! I waited a few weeks thinking my layoff was temporary and lost out on those benefits. File as soon as you know you're out of work.
Ava Martinez
The waiting week is gone now which is nice. You used to have to wait a week before benefits started but they eliminated that. So you can get paid for your first week of unemployment.
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GalaxyGuardian
•That's good news! Every week counts when you're out of work.
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Miguel Castro
•Yeah, that was a really helpful change. Made a big difference for people who needed money right away.
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Zainab Abdulrahman
Last thing - if you have questions about your specific situation, the ESD website has a lot of good information. Start there before trying to call. But if you do need to talk to someone and can't get through, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works.
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GalaxyGuardian
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared now if the layoff happens.
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Ethan Wilson
•Good luck! Hope you don't need it but at least you know your options now.
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