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Last thing - if you get denied for any reason, you can appeal. Don't just give up if the first decision doesn't go your way. Appeals are common and sometimes the initial decision gets overturned.
How do you appeal if that happens?
They'll send you paperwork explaining the appeal process if you get denied. Usually you have 30 days to file an appeal after getting the denial notice.
Good luck with everything! Unemployment insurance is there for exactly this situation - when good workers lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Don't feel bad about using it, you paid into the system.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel way less confused about this now. Going to file my claim tomorrow morning.
And remember if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, check out that Claimyr service I mentioned. Really saved me a lot of frustration.
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Is there a way to see exactly when your payment will hit before it actually does?
Your payment history in the Washington ESD account shows when payments are issued, but your bank might take additional time to post it.
I'll check that section. Never really looked at the payment history before.
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If you run into any issues with Washington ESD during your claim - like adjudication delays or confusing determinations - that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really works. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and stress when my claim got flagged for some random review.
Seems like a few people have mentioned that service. Good to know it's an option if I run into problems.
Yeah, I wish I had known about it sooner. Would have saved me weeks of calling and getting nowhere with Washington ESD's phone system.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum, file your weekly claims on time, keep looking for work, document everything. That's the basics you need to know. Good luck with your job search!
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been really helpful. Feel much more prepared now.
Glad we could help! Remember to file your initial claim as soon as possible if you haven't already. Don't wait.
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thanks for posting this question OP, i was wondering the same thing. gonna try calling tomorrow morning
Good luck! Let us know if you have any success.
Final thought - if you do manage to get through to Washington ESD, be really nice to the agent. They're dealing with frustrated people all day and a little kindness goes a long way. They're more likely to help you if you're patient and polite.
Absolutely. I know none of this is the individual agents' fault. Thanks everyone for all the advice and support!
Great point. The agents are just trying to do their jobs in a broken system.
Carmen Flores
This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar boat and had no idea about the W-2 employment angle.
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Anastasia Popov
•Glad it helped! I'm feeling more optimistic about my options now.
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Sean Murphy
•Good luck to both of you. The job market is tough right now but there are resources available if you know where to look.
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Andre Dubois
Don't forget to also look into other resources like your local WorkSource office. Even if you don't qualify for benefits, they might have job training programs or other assistance.
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Anastasia Popov
•That's a great point. I hadn't thought about job training programs. Maybe I could learn some new skills while I figure things out.
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Andre Dubois
•Exactly! Sometimes a career pivot is exactly what you need when your business isn't working out.
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