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FINAL UPDATE: My claim was approved! Got a letter yesterday saying the adjudication found in my favor and I should receive 4 weeks of back pay within 2-3 business days. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
About 3.5 weeks total. The Claimyr call definitely helped move things along once I knew what was causing the delay.
awesome! glad it worked out for you
This thread is so helpful! I just entered adjudication yesterday and was panicking. At least now I know what to expect and have some options for getting information.
Hang in there! It's stressful but most legitimate claims do get approved eventually. Just keep filing your weekly claims.
Remember to document everything and respond quickly to any requests for information. Good luck!
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Sometimes I wonder if 26 weeks is enough time in today's job market. Took me 8 months to find something decent after my last layoff, but unemployment only covered the first 6 months.
I hear you. The job market is tough right now. But extensions are rare and only happen during major economic disasters. 26 weeks is what we get unless Congress acts.
At least we have 26 weeks. Some states have way less. I think Florida only gives like 12 weeks or something crazy like that.
Just want to echo what others said about using Claimyr if you need to talk to ESD. I was getting nowhere with the regular phone lines and they got me connected within a day. Really helped when I had questions about my benefit duration and eligibility.
That's the third mention of Claimyr in this thread. Sounds like it's actually legit. Good to know if I run into issues.
Yeah it's not free but honestly worth it if you actually need to talk to someone. The regular phone system is basically broken.
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Don't let them intimidate you into not filing. Even if you're not sure about eligibility, let Washington ESD make that determination. Worst case scenario is they deny your claim, but at least you tried. Best case is you get the benefits you need while looking for a new job.
You're right. I'm going to file this afternoon. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement!
Good luck! Keep us updated on how it goes.
One more thing - if you do get denied initially, don't give up. The appeal process exists for a reason and many people win their appeals even after being denied. I've seen cases where the initial determination was wrong and got overturned.
You have 30 days from the date of the determination letter to file an appeal. Don't wait until the last minute though.
And if you need help understanding the appeal process, those Claimyr folks might be able to help explain your options when you talk to a Washington ESD agent.
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Try calling first thing in the morning right when they open. I've had better luck getting through around 8am than later in the day.
I'll try that tomorrow morning. What number do you call?
The main customer service line - 800-318-6022. But honestly even early morning can be hit or miss.
UPDATE: I tried the Claimyr service mentioned earlier and finally got through to Washington ESD! Turns out my employer did report me as 'quit' instead of 'laid off' which triggered the automatic disqualification. The agent helped me file an appeal and said it should be resolved within 2-3 weeks. Thanks everyone for the help!
so glad you got it figured out! hope your appeal goes through quickly
Perfect example of why these employer reporting errors are so common. At least now you know what you're dealing with.
Felix Grigori
For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD with questions about their benefit calculation, I'll mention Claimyr one more time. Really saved me from hours of frustration trying to get through on my own.
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Felicity Bud
•I used them too after seeing it mentioned here. Worth it just for the peace of mind of actually talking to someone who could answer my questions.
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Max Reyes
•Their video demo really shows how the service works if anyone wants to check it out before trying it.
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Mikayla Davison
Thanks for all the info everyone. Filing my claim tomorrow and will report back what benefit amount I get approved for.
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Adrian Connor
•Please do! It's always helpful to hear real examples of what people actually receive vs. the theoretical maximum.
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Maya Jackson
•Yes, definitely update us. I'm filing mine this week too so curious to compare experiences.
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