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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.
For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD for questions about their specific situation, I found claimyr.com super helpful. They have a service that helps you actually reach agents instead of getting the endless busy signals. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your claim.
Bottom line - there really aren't any significant downsides to filing. You paid into the system, you're entitled to benefits if you qualify. Just make sure you follow all the rules and keep good documentation.
Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - if you run into any issues with your claim that require talking to someone at Washington ESD, that service is a lifesaver. The regular phone system is basically unusable.
I tried that for weeks and never got through. That Claimyr thing really is worth it if you need to talk to someone urgently.
Demi Lagos
Quick question - if I appeal my monetary determination, can I still file weekly claims while the appeal is processing?
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Darren Brooks
•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.
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Mason Lopez
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.
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Cynthia Love
•Same here! This thread was super helpful. I feel much better about my claim now that I understand the calculation.
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Vera Visnjic
•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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