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I see a lot of good advice here. The key is to pursue multiple options at once - appeal the denial, apply for other assistance programs, and start looking for alternative income sources. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
You're absolutely right. I was so focused on just the unemployment denial that I wasn't thinking about other options. This thread has been really helpful.
Glad to help. Remember, this is temporary. You'll get through this.
One more thing - if you do end up getting approved for unemployment later, you might be able to get back pay from when you first applied. So definitely keep track of your job search activities just in case.
Good point. I'll start keeping a job search log even though I'm not currently required to.
Smart thinking. It shows you're actively looking for work and will help if you need to prove your efforts later.
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Good luck with your claim! The process is basically the same for everyone once you get started. Just be patient with the adjudication if they need to verify anything.
Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about applying now.
One last tip - when you're doing your job search activities, make sure to keep good records. Washington ESD might ask for your job search log during an audit, and you want to show you're actively looking for work within your authorized employment scope.
Great advice! I'll make sure to document everything properly.
The WorkSourceWA website is helpful for tracking job searches too. You can log your activities there.
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I'm seeing more and more of these mysterious disqualifications lately. Wonder if Washington ESD changed their review process or if they're just overwhelmed and making more mistakes. Either way, definitely appeal if you think you qualify for benefits.
That's what I'm thinking - this seems like it could be an error since I was clearly laid off through no fault of my own
Final update - I used Claimyr this morning and finally got connected to a Washington ESD agent. Turns out my employer had reported that I was fired for attendance issues instead of laid off due to downsizing. Complete lie but now I know what I'm dealing with. Filing my appeal with documentation that proves the real reason I lost my job. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
Typical employer BS - lying to avoid paying unemployment taxes. Fight it hard and make them prove their false claims!
Thanks everyone! Will definitely update here once I hear back about the appeal. Hoping this helps other people in similar situations.
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The biggest thing is just being thorough and honest. I know it's tempting to rush through it but taking your time on the initial application can save you weeks of headaches later.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about filling this out now.
Javier Torres
This whole thread has been super helpful. I've been putting off filing because I didn't know where to start but now I feel confident about the process. Going to do it this afternoon.
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Sofia Morales
•Same here! This community is really helpful for navigating this stuff.
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Dmitry Popov
Glad we could help! Remember that after you file, it can take a few days to a few weeks to hear back depending on whether your claim needs any additional review. Don't panic if you don't hear anything immediately - that's normal.
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Sofia Morales
•Perfect timing on this advice. I just submitted my application and was already starting to worry about not hearing back right away.
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