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For anyone still worried about the phone option - seriously don't bother trying to call Washington ESD unless you absolutely have to. The online application is way more efficient and you don't have to deal with busy signals.
Yeah I'm definitely going with the online application after reading all these responses. Thanks everyone!
And if you do need to call later for any reason, remember that claimyr.com option. Game changer for actually reaching someone.
One last thing - after you apply online, you should get an email confirmation pretty quickly. If you don't see it within a few hours, check your spam folder before you panic and think the application didn't go through.
Perfect timing on that advice. I'll watch for that confirmation email.
Good point about checking spam. Government emails always seem to end up there for some reason.
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This whole conversation has been super helpful. I'm dealing with a similar situation and was scared to even try filing. Nice to know there are people who actually got through the system successfully.
That's what these forums are for! We've all been through the unemployment maze and it helps to share experiences.
For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD by phone, seriously check out that Claimyr service I mentioned. I know I sound like a broken record but it actually works when you need to talk to someone there about your claim status or ask questions about adjudication.
I might actually try that. Been trying to call ESD for two weeks with no luck.
The regular phone system is basically useless. This at least gets you through to a real person who can help.
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Thanks for asking this question OP, I learned a lot from reading everyone's responses too!
Glad it helped someone else too! This community is really supportive.
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Criminal background can sometimes affect eligibility depending on the type of conviction and your job field, but it's not an automatic disqualification for most people.
Really? I thought any criminal record would disqualify you.
Nope, that's a common misconception. Washington ESD looks at whether you can work and meet the other requirements, not your criminal history in most cases.
honestly the whole system is confusing and they don't make it easy to understand what disqualifies you until AFTER you've already messed something up. wish they were more upfront about all these rules
Totally agree! The handbook is like 50 pages of legal jargon.
This thread has been super helpful though. Way more clear than anything on the Washington ESD website.
Saleem Vaziri
Bottom line - if you're making $4,200/month consistently, you'll probably get close to $850-900/week in unemployment benefits. That's assuming no gaps in your work history and you meet all the other requirements.
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Alina Rosenthal
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. Hopefully I won't need to file but at least I know what to expect.
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Kayla Morgan
•Hope your job situation works out!
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James Maki
One more thing - make sure you file right away if you do get laid off. There's no waiting period in Washington but you want to start the process as soon as possible since the first week is unpaid.
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Alina Rosenthal
•Good point, I'll keep that in mind
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