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One more thing - if you worked for a large company, sometimes their HR department can cause delays if they don't respond quickly to Washington ESD's requests for information. But budget cut layoffs are usually pretty clear-cut.
It was a mid-size tech company. Hopefully they'll respond quickly if Washington ESD contacts them.
Tech companies are usually pretty good about responding to unemployment claims. You should be fine.
Final thought - set up alerts on your bank account so you know immediately when the payment hits. That first payment notification is such a relief!
Great idea! I'll set that up today. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims and you should see your first payment within the next week or two.
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If you end up needing to call Washington ESD about this or anything else, definitely try Claimyr. I used it last month and actually got through to someone in under 10 minutes instead of spending hours on hold.
That sounds amazing compared to the horror stories I've heard about calling Washington ESD directly.
10 minutes?? That's incredible. I spent 3 hours on hold last time I tried calling.
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My advice: don't stress too much about calculating the exact quarters and wages. File your claim and let Washington ESD do the math. If there are any issues with your work history, they'll let you know and you can provide additional documentation.
This is the right approach. The online application will walk you through reporting your work history and Washington ESD will determine if you qualify.
Thanks everyone, I feel much better about this now. Going to file my claim this week.
One more tip - make sure you have accurate information about your employers when you file. Washington ESD will verify your wages with your former employers, so any mistakes can delay your claim processing.
Yes! Get your employer names, addresses, and dates of employment exactly right. Small errors can cause big delays.
Good to know. I'll double-check all my employment information before filing.
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washington state really does have good family leave benefits compared to other states. pfml covers not just maternity but also caring for sick family members and your own medical issues. way better than just hoping unemployment would cover it
Agreed! I used PFML to care for my elderly parent last year. The program is really comprehensive.
That's great to know it covers other situations too. Seems like a really valuable program.
Final tip: Keep all your documentation organized when you apply for PFML. Medical records, employment verification, etc. The more complete your application, the faster it gets processed. And remember, this is not unemployment - it's paid family leave specifically designed for situations like yours!
Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel so much more confident about navigating this now.
Good luck with your pregnancy and your PFML application! You've got this.
Aisha Mahmood
One last thing - if you're unsure about whether something might disqualify you, it's usually better to apply anyway. Washington ESD will make the determination and you can always appeal if needed.
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NebulaNinja
•Exactly. Don't self-disqualify. Let Washington ESD make the official determination based on your specific circumstances.
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AstroAce
•thanks this makes me feel better about applying
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Luca Russo
hope this helps! the unemployment system is scary but once you understand the rules its not as bad
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Zara Mirza
•Definitely helps! I feel much more confident about avoiding disqualification now.
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Ethan Clark
•same here, still nervous but at least i know what to watch out for
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