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Update us when you hear back! I'm sure other contractors in similar situations would love to know how it works out for you.
Will do! I'll post an update once I get the determination. Hopefully it's good news that can help others in similar situations.
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One last tip - if you're still employed but worried about a potential layoff, you can always call Washington ESD ahead of time to get your eligibility verified. Though good luck getting through on the phone without help...
This is exactly when something like Claimyr comes in handy. Getting proactive answers before you actually need to file can save a lot of stress later.
Good idea! Better to know ahead of time rather than find out after the fact that there might be issues.
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Don't let them intimidate you into giving up. The appeals process exists for a reason and a lot of initial denials get overturned when people actually appeal. The worst thing you can do is nothing.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm definitely going to appeal both decisions now that I understand the process better.
Good! And document everything going forward. Keep records of all your job search activities, any communications with employers, and copies of everything you submit to ESD.
One more thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while your appeal is pending. If you win the appeal, you won't get paid for weeks you didn't file claims for, even if your denial gets overturned.
Yes! This is super important. You have to maintain your claim by filing weekly even during appeals or you'll lose those weeks permanently.
This is correct. Continue filing weekly claims and meeting all requirements including job search even while appealing. If you win, you'll get back pay for all eligible weeks you filed for.
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This whole process seems way more complicated than it needs to be. Why can't they just have a simple form that says 'I'm moving but want to keep my benefits' instead of making us figure it out ourselves?
EXACTLY! The whole system is unnecessarily complex. Should be much more straightforward.
I mean, it's government bureaucracy - when is it ever simple? At least there are resources like Claimyr now to help navigate it.
Final thought from someone who's been through this process - just be proactive about communication with Washington ESD. Update your info early, keep good records, and don't wait until there's a problem to reach out. It's much easier to prevent issues than fix them later.
Perfect advice! I'll definitely be proactive about everything. Thanks again everyone for all the help!
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Evan Kalinowski
•Good to know there are options for actually reaching them when needed. Their phone system can be impossible sometimes.
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Victoria Charity
Your research sounds really interesting! Will you be publishing the results anywhere? I'd love to see how Washington compared to other states during that transition period.
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Maya Patel
•I'm planning to present it at a regional economics conference later this year. If it goes well, I might try to get it published in a policy journal.
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