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One thing to watch out for is if your claim goes into adjudication for any reason. That can happen at any time, not just at 12 weeks. If it does, be prepared for a long wait to get it resolved.
Mine went into adjudication at week 8 and took forever to resolve. If that happens to anyone, definitely try Claimyr to get through to talk to someone about it.
Good point. The phone system is useless for getting adjudication help.
Just to summarize for anyone reading this later - there's nothing special about 12 weeks of unemployment in Washington. Keep filing your weekly claims, do your job searches, and you'll be fine as long as you have benefit weeks remaining in your claim year.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for putting my mind at ease about this!
This thread should be pinned. So many people have this same question.
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I went through this whole overpayment nightmare last year. Turned out my employer had reported my wages under the wrong quarter, which made it look like I was working more than I actually was during certain weeks. Once we got that corrected, the overpayment was removed.
That gives me hope that it might just be an error. How long did it take to get resolved?
About 2 months total, but most of that was waiting for my employer to submit the correction. The actual review by ESD was pretty quick once they had the right information.
For what it's worth, I've used Claimyr twice now for different ESD issues and it's been worth it both times. Way less stressful than trying to get through on your own. Their video demo really shows you what to expect.
I think I'm going to try it. The regular phone system is just too frustrating and I need answers about this overpayment.
Same here - I finally got through to ESD using Claimyr and got my adjudication issue resolved. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person.
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I wish I had known about the earnings disregard thing earlier. I turned down a part-time job because I thought I'd lose more in benefits than I'd make. Turns out I was wrong!
Live and learn! At least now you know for next time.
This is why it's so important for Washington ESD to make this information more accessible. People are making decisions based on incomplete information.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about taking this part-time job now. I'll make sure to report everything accurately on my weekly claims.
And if you ever need to reach Washington ESD for any reason, definitely check out Claimyr. It's been a lifesaver for me and others dealing with the phone system.
Will do! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks everyone!
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honestly the hardest part was just getting started. once you file that first claim and get into the routine it's not too bad
That's good to hear. I think I'm overthinking it because it's all new to me.
totally normal to be nervous about it. just take it one step at a time
Based on everything you've described, you should definitely qualify for partial unemployment benefits. 8 months of work history should meet the earnings requirement, and hour reduction due to lack of work (not your fault) makes you eligible. I'd recommend filing your initial claim online this week.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about moving forward with filing now.
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If you run into issues with adjudication taking forever, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really helped me get answers. Sometimes these cases get stuck in the system and a quick call to the right person can get things moving again.
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Andre Dubois
•I'll keep that in mind if my claim gets stuck. Right now I'm just focused on getting the application submitted.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
Just wanted to say good luck! Being fired is stressful enough without worrying about money. Most people don't realize you can get unemployment even when you're terminated as long as it wasn't for serious misconduct.
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Andre Dubois
•Thanks for the encouragement. I'm feeling more confident about applying now after reading everyone's responses.
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