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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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Last tip - screenshot or print your confirmation after filing. Washington ESD's system sometimes loses applications and you'll need proof that you filed on time.
Great advice. Better safe than sorry with their system glitches.
Exactly. I learned this the hard way when they claimed I never filed my initial application. Thank god I had the confirmation number.
To summarize for OP: Wait until your last day of work, file immediately after, keep all documentation, file weekly claims religiously, and be prepared for the waiting week. You've got this!
Perfect summary! I feel much more prepared now. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice.
Good luck with your claim! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's pretty straightforward once you get started.
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Thanks everyone for all this information. I feel much more confident about applying for unemployment now. It sounds like as long as I'm honest about my situation and capabilities, I should be okay applying for both.
Exactly. Just be consistent and honest about what you can and can't do.
Good luck with both applications. The waiting is the hardest part but you need income while you're going through the process.
Just to add one more perspective - I know someone who didn't apply for unemployment while waiting for disability and really struggled financially. If you qualify for unemployment, you should apply. Don't suffer unnecessarily while waiting for disability approval.
That's a good point. I can't afford to wait potentially years without any income.
Right. These programs exist to help people in exactly your situation. Use them if you qualify.
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One more thing about getting help from Washington ESD - if you do need to call them, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration. They basically handle all the calling and waiting for you.
I might need to try that if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks for the recommendation!
I've been meaning to try something like that. The regular phone system is impossible to get through.
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.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started.
Rajan Walker
The waiting is definitely the hardest part especially when you have bills due. But in my experience Washington ESD is pretty reliable once everything is set up correctly.
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Hattie Carson
•Yeah the bills are what's stressing me out the most. But everyone here has been really helpful and reassuring.
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Vince Eh
•we've all been there, it gets easier
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Sophia Gabriel
One last thing - if you end up needing to contact Washington ESD about payment issues, try calling right when they open at 8am or during lunch time around noon. Those seem to be the best times to actually get through.
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Hattie Carson
•Thanks for the tip! Hopefully I won't need to call but good to know just in case.
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Anna Xian
•Or just use Claimyr and skip the hassle of trying to time your calls perfectly. Much less stressful.
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