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If you're really anxious about it, you could try reaching out to Washington ESD directly to check on your claim status. Though like others mentioned, getting through by phone can be challenging without help.
I might give that Claimyr thing a try if I don't hear something by next week.
Good idea. Sometimes just knowing where you stand in the process can help with the anxiety.
Sounds like you've got all the basics covered for qualifying. The review period varies but 10 days isn't unusually long. I'd give it another week or so before getting too concerned about the timeline.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about my chances now.
Glad we could help! Keep us posted on how it turns out.
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Dyllan Nantx
Don't forget about the waiting week! Even after you apply and get approved, there's one week where you file a claim but don't get paid. It's just how the system works - kind of like a deductible.
Dananyl Lear
•So I have to wait two weeks before getting my first payment? One week processing plus the waiting week?
Dyllan Nantx
•Usually takes about 2-3 weeks total to get your first payment, yeah. The waiting week is built into the system and then there's processing time on top of that.
Make sure all your employer information is accurate when you apply. I put down the wrong address for one of my previous employers and it delayed my whole claim while they tried to verify my wages.
Dananyl Lear
•Good point! I'll double-check all my employer info before submitting the application.
Yeah, have your W-2s or pay stubs handy when you apply. Makes it much easier to get everything right the first time.
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Amina Sy
Bottom line - file your claim as soon as possible after being terminated. Don't worry about whether your employer will 'pay for it' because that's not how it works. They already paid into the system through taxes.
Will do. Thanks everyone for clearing this up! Feel much better about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly.
Pro tip: when you file online with Washington ESD, save copies of everything. If your employer contests and you need to talk to someone, having all your documentation ready makes the call go much faster.
And if you can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works. Used it when I had an adjudication issue and got connected right away.
Good to know there are options. Washington ESD phone system can be brutal during busy times.
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NightOwl42
PSA: Make sure you have your routing and account numbers handy before starting any transfer process. Seems obvious but I got halfway through and realized I didn't know my routing number off the top of my head.
Ha! I would definitely do that. Better write those numbers down now before I forget.
ThunderBolt7
One more plug for getting through to ESD directly if you need to make account changes - Claimyr really is the way to go when the phone lines are jammed. Worth every penny to avoid the phone tree nightmare.
Agreed, used them last month when I couldn't get through about my job search requirements. Super helpful.
Nina Chan
If you're really concerned, you could try using that Claimyr thing someone mentioned. I used it last year when I had an adjudication issue and it actually worked. Got through to an agent who explained exactly what was holding up my claim.
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Alice Coleman
•Seems like a few people here have had success with that service. Might be worth looking into if I don't see movement soon.
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Ruby Knight
•The fact that multiple people are vouching for it makes it seem more legitimate
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Diego Castillo
Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what! Even if you don't get paid right away, you need to maintain that filing schedule or you'll lose benefits for those weeks.
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Alice Coleman
•Absolutely, I've been religious about filing every Sunday. Not taking any chances with missing weeks.
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Logan Stewart
•smart approach, those missed weeks can't be made up later
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