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Final thought - if you run into any snags with the Paid Family Leave application process and need to speak with someone at Washington ESD, definitely consider using Claimyr to get through. Sometimes these programs have their own quirks and talking to an actual person makes all the difference.
Once you get your first payment, keep track of the pattern. Mine comes every Wednesday like clockwork now, so at least I can plan around it.
Final update: checked payment history like someone suggested and it shows paid as of this morning! Thanks everyone for the help and advice.
One last thing - if you're getting direct deposit for back pay, make sure your bank doesn't flag the multiple deposits as suspicious activity. Mine temporarily froze my account because of 5 unemployment deposits in one day.
That's the third mention of Claimyr in this thread... I might have to check it out if I run into issues with my reporting.
Mateo Silva
When I had questions about potential disqualification, I used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD directly. Way better than trying to figure it out from their website or waiting on hold forever. The agent was able to look at my specific situation and give me clear guidance.
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Victoria Jones
•Did they tell you right away if you'd be disqualified or did you still have to file and wait?
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Mateo Silva
•They couldn't guarantee anything, but they walked me through what the adjudicator would be looking for. Helped me gather the right documentation before filing.
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Cameron Black
Bottom line - don't assume you're disqualified without applying. Washington ESD looks at each case individually, and what disqualifies one person might not disqualify another even in similar situations.
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ApolloJackson
•Thanks everyone. This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. Going to gather my documentation and file this week.
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Jessica Nguyen
•Good luck! And remember, even if you get initially disqualified, you can appeal. Don't give up if you think the decision was wrong.
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