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For anyone still waiting - double check that you're filing your weekly claims correctly. I was making mistakes on mine and didn't realize it was delaying my payments.
What kind of mistakes were you making? I want to make sure I'm doing it right.
I was reporting my job search activities wrong and not answering the work availability questions correctly. Small stuff but it matters.
Bottom line - if everything goes perfectly, expect first payment around week 3-4. If there are any complications, could be 6-8 weeks or longer. Plan accordingly and don't rely on benefits coming quickly.
That's good advice. Better to plan for the worst case scenario and be pleasantly surprised if it comes sooner.
Exactly. I made the mistake of assuming 2-3 weeks and got into financial trouble when it took 7 weeks due to adjudication.
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For anyone still reading this thread - I just want to mention that if you used to work in a different state, that can sometimes complicate your Washington claim. There are interstate agreements but it's worth asking about if you've moved recently.
Good point! I know someone who had wages from Oregon and Washington and it took forever to sort out which state should handle their claim.
Yeah, multi-state wage situations can be tricky. Definitely something to bring up when talking to an ESD agent.
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Just filed my claim last week and already got my first payment. The process was actually easier than I expected once I gathered all my employment information.
How long did it take from filing to getting your first payment?
About 10 days total. Filed on a Tuesday, got my debit card in the mail Friday, and the first payment was there the following Tuesday after I did my weekly claim.
Don't forget that if you disagree with your benefit amount determination you can appeal it. Washington ESD sometimes makes mistakes in their calculations.
How would you know if they made a mistake? Do they show you how they calculated it?
You'll get a monetary determination letter that shows your base period wages and how they calculated your weekly benefit amount. Review it carefully to make sure all your wages are included correctly.
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One more tip - if you're getting close to the end of your benefits, document EVERYTHING about your job search. Keep records of every application, every contact, every interview. If you end up needing to appeal any decisions or apply for other programs, having detailed records will help.
Good point. I've been keeping track but maybe not as detailed as I should be. I'll start being more thorough.
Screenshots of job postings are helpful too since they sometimes get taken down and you want proof you applied to legitimate openings.
btw that claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier - i tried it when i had issues with my claim and it actually worked. saved me from sitting on hold for hours. might be worth it if you need to talk to someone at washington esd about your remaining benefit time
Thanks for the follow-up on that. I might give it a try since I do have some specific questions about my situation.
Yeah I've heard good things about services like that. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clear answers.
Liam Fitzgerald
Don't stress too much about making it perfect. Thousands of people file for unemployment every week and most get through the process just fine. The Washington ESD staff are used to dealing with confused applicants and they're generally helpful when you can reach them.
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Freya Pedersen
•Thanks for the reassurance. I've been really anxious about messing this up somehow.
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GalacticGuru
•You've got this! Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask questions if you get stuck.
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Amara Nnamani
Last piece of advice - keep copies of everything. Screenshot confirmation pages, print important documents, save emails. If anything goes wrong later you'll want to have proof of what you submitted and when.
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Freya Pedersen
•Great point. I'll make sure to document everything as I go through the process. Thank you all so much for the help - feeling much more confident about this now!
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Giovanni Mancini
•Good luck! Feel free to post back here if you run into any specific issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out with Washington ESD problems.
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