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UPDATE: My payment finally came through this morning! Turns out it was just a processing delay like some of you said. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance. Definitely saving that Claimyr info for future reference though since calling Washington ESD directly seems like a nightmare.
glad it worked out! these delays are stressful but usually resolve themselves
So happy it worked out! And yeah, definitely keep Claimyr in mind for future issues. Way less stressful than trying to navigate the phone system yourself.
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Final advice - start the process today if you can. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits. And don't be afraid to ask questions here if you get stuck. Most of us have been through this process and are happy to help.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about tackling this now.
Good luck! The first time is always the most overwhelming but you've got this.
Just remember to keep filing those weekly claims even if your initial claim is still being processed. You don't want to miss any weeks once you're approved.
So I file weekly claims before I even know if I'm approved?
Yes, you can file weekly claims while your initial claim is pending. That way if you're approved, you'll get paid for all those weeks retroactively.
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Just remember that even if you get approved, there's usually a waiting week before you receive your first payment. Budget accordingly!
Wait, so there's a delay before the first payment? How long does it typically take?
The waiting week is the first week you file. You won't get paid for that week, but if you're eligible, you'll start getting payments for the following weeks.
I was skeptical about using Claimyr but honestly it saved me so much time and frustration. When you're dealing with unemployment stress, the last thing you need is spending all day trying to get through to Washington ESD.
How much does it cost though? I'm already tight on money.
They have different options but honestly the time and stress it saves is worth it. You can check their website for current info - claimyr.com.
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Document everything about your termination while it's still fresh in your memory. Write down dates, names of people involved, what was said, any witnesses, etc. If this goes to a hearing you'll want to have all those details organized.
I should probably do that tonight while I still remember everything clearly. Thanks for the reminder.
Yeah definitely do it now. Memory fades faster than you think and those details could be crucial later.
The bottom line is yes, you can qualify for unemployment even if you're fired. The system exists to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, and poor performance or raising legitimate workplace concerns doesn't disqualify you. File your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination.
Thank you everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I'm going to file my claim this afternoon and start documenting everything about what happened.
Good luck! Hope everything works out for you. The unemployment system isn't perfect but it's there to help people in situations like yours.
Dylan Fisher
The bottom line is that Washington ESD looks at each case individually. Getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you - what matters is the specific circumstances and whether true misconduct occurred. File your claim and let them make the decision.
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Harper Collins
•Filing my claim right now. Thanks everyone for all the support and information!
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Kelsey Hawkins
Great decision! Make sure to be thorough and honest in your application. Include all relevant details about your termination and any lack of warnings or progressive discipline. Good luck with your claim!
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Harper Collins
•Will do. I'll update this thread once I hear back about my claim status.
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