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Wait, so if someone worked part-time for 6 months would they still qualify? Or does it have to be full-time work?
Part-time work can qualify you too, as long as you meet the minimum wage requirements. It's about total earnings, not whether you worked full or part-time.
Good to know! The wage requirements are the key factor then.
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Whatever you do, don't stop filing your weekly claims while you're trying to reach them. Even if your main claim has issues, you need to keep filing to avoid additional problems.
Yeah I've been keeping up with those. At least that part of the system works most of the time
Good advice. I made that mistake early on and it created even more issues to resolve
Final update: I used Claimyr this morning and got through to Washington ESD in 25 minutes. The agent was able to see exactly what was wrong with my claim (some kind of identity verification flag that wasn't showing up properly on my end) and cleared it up immediately. My next payment should process normally. Definitely worth the fee to avoid the phone nightmare. Thanks everyone for the advice!
So happy you got it resolved! I might have to try Claimyr too if my issue doesn't get sorted out soon
Thanks for the update! It's nice to hear a success story for once
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Similar thing happened to my brother but with a knee injury. Washington ESD initially denied him because they thought he wasn't available for work. He had to appeal and show them all the office jobs he was applying for. Eventually got approved but it was a huge hassle.
How long did the appeal process take? I really can't afford to wait months for this to get sorted out.
I think it was like 6-8 weeks for the appeal hearing, then another few weeks for the decision. Definitely try to get it right the first time if you can.
Key thing is timing - file your claim as soon as possible after your employer tells you they can't accommodate your restrictions. Don't wait around hoping your injury heals faster than expected. You can always stop claiming if you return to work early.
Good point. I've already been out of work for almost 2 weeks waiting to see if they'd find me something I could do.
File today if possible. Washington ESD won't pay for weeks before you file your initial claim, so every day you wait is money lost.
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For anyone still having trouble reaching Washington ESD, I also used Claimyr recently and it worked great. They have a video demo that explains the whole process: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. Really helpful when you need to talk to someone about complex eligibility questions.
Thanks for the tip. I've been trying to get through for two weeks about my base period calculation.
That's exactly the kind of question that's hard to get answered without talking to an agent. The online info is helpful but sometimes you need clarification for your specific situation.
Bottom line: if you worked as an employee, earned decent wages, and lost your job through no fault of your own, you probably qualify. The application process will determine your specific eligibility and benefit amount. Don't let uncertainty stop you from filing if you genuinely need the benefits.
This thread has been super helpful. I think I qualify based on everything discussed here.
Good luck with your application! The key is being honest and thorough with your information. Washington ESD will verify everything anyway.
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The benefit year ending date is also important for tax purposes. Make sure you keep track of which payments came from which benefit year for your tax forms.
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William Schwarz
•Oh great, another complication I hadn't thought about. Do they send separate 1099s for each benefit year?
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Ella Knight
•I think it depends on when the payments were actually made, not which benefit year they came from. But definitely something to pay attention to.
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Lauren Johnson
Thanks everyone for all the info. I feel much more prepared to deal with my benefit year renewal now. This stuff is way more complicated than it should be.
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Michael Green
•Right? You'd think they'd make it easier to understand since it affects so many people.
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Jade Santiago
•At least forums like this help people figure it out. Better than trying to decode the official Washington ESD explanations.
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