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For anyone using that claimyr service mentioned earlier - I actually tried it last week when my payment was delayed and it worked great! Got through to someone at Washington ESD in like 20 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours.
Ok that's two people now saying it works, maybe I should check it out
Yeah definitely worth it if you need to actually talk to someone at ESD
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Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The key factors are whether it was for misconduct and whether you meet the other eligibility requirements. File your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I'm going to file my claim tonight and see what happens. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
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Bottom line is 26 weeks maximum for regular UI, but that's only if you qualify for the full amount. Keep filing your weekly claims, do your job search, and don't turn down suitable work. The time goes by quick so use it wisely!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better understanding of what to expect.
Good luck with your job search! The market is tough right now but stay persistent.
Oh and one more thing - if you do find work before your benefits run out, you might be able to reopen your claim later if you become unemployed again, as long as it's within your benefit year. So the unused weeks don't just disappear immediately.
That's good to know! So if I find a job after 10 weeks on unemployment, I could potentially use the remaining 16 weeks if I get laid off again soon?
Exactly, as long as it's within your benefit year (which is usually 52 weeks from when you first filed). But you'd need to meet the eligibility requirements again.
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One thing nobody mentioned - if you don't qualify for regular unemployment, there might be other programs available depending on why you lost your job. Trade adjustment assistance, disaster unemployment, stuff like that.
Most of them have very specific eligibility requirements. Best bet is to ask when you file your claim or call Washington ESD directly.
Or use a service to get through to someone who can review all your options. I found out about a training program I didn't even know existed when I talked to an agent through Claimyr.
Update: I checked my wage history and I think I'm actually in pretty good shape if something happens with this job. Had decent wages spread across 3 quarters last year. Thanks everyone for explaining how this all works!
glad it worked out for you! this thread definitely taught me a lot too
Perfect example of why it's worth understanding the system before you need it. Hope your current job works out, but at least you know where you stand if it doesn't.
Isaac Wright
This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and didn't know about some of these options. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
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Ian Armstrong
•Same here! I feel much more prepared now to handle this process.
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Maya Diaz
Final reminder for anyone in this situation - make sure you're still actively job searching and keeping your job search log updated. Washington ESD requires ongoing job search activities even when you're transitioning between benefit years.
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Ian Armstrong
•Good point. I need to make sure I'm documenting everything properly. Thanks for the reminder!
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Maya Diaz
•Exactly. The job search requirements don't stop just because your benefit year is ending. Keep that log current!
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