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Just want to add that if you're worried about qualifying, you can always call Washington ESD ahead of time to ask about your potential eligibility. Though good luck getting through...
I might try that, or use one of those services people mentioned to get through.
Claimyr worked great for me when I needed to check on my claim status. Saved me hours of calling.
Bottom line: 5 months of full-time work should definitely be enough to qualify as long as you were earning decent wages. The quarters thing is confusing but Washington ESD will figure it out when you apply. Focus on documenting everything about your potential layoff so you can prove it wasn't your fault.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck! Hope you don't need to use this info but it's smart to be prepared.
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The waiting is the worst part. My advice is to apply for every assistance program you can while you wait - food banks, utility assistance, anything that can help bridge the gap until your benefits start.
Good idea. I should probably look into what other resources are available in my area.
I just wanted to update everyone - I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and finally got through to Washington ESD after weeks of trying on my own. Turns out there was a simple issue with my employer's response that was holding everything up. Got it resolved and should see my benefits next week. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to get things moving.
Less than 2 hours compared to the weeks I spent trying to call directly. Definitely worth it when you're stuck like I was.
This gives me hope. I'm going to try them today since I'm still stuck in limbo after 5 weeks.
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I had a similar situation and Washington ESD actually reclassified me as an employee after investigating. It took a few months but I eventually got benefits. Don't give up if they initially deny you.
That's encouraging to hear. Did you have to provide a lot of documentation during the investigation?
Yeah, they wanted emails, contracts, anything showing how the company controlled my work. It was worth gathering everything though.
The bottom line is that it's worth applying even as a 1099 worker. If there's any chance you were misclassified, Washington ESD will figure it out. You have nothing to lose by trying.
You're right. I'm going to apply tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks everyone for all the advice.
Good luck! And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim status, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier can really help you get through.
Amina Bah
Just filed for unemployment last week after being laid off. The process was actually smoother than I expected, probably because it was a clear lack of work situation. But yeah, calling Washington ESD is still a pain if you have questions.
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Mei Zhang
•How long did it take from filing to getting approved?
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Amina Bah
•About 10 days for the initial determination. Still waiting for my first payment though - they said it could take another week or two.
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Oliver Becker
One last thing - if you do get laid off, make sure you apply for unemployment benefits as soon as possible. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait thinking the layoff might be temporary. You can always stop claiming if you get called back to work.
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Mei Zhang
•Good point! I'll definitely file right away if anything happens.
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Natasha Petrova
•Yes, this is important! I waited a few weeks thinking my layoff was temporary and lost out on those benefits. File as soon as you know you're out of work.
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