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Update us when you get your first payment! Always nice to hear success stories.
Will do! Feeling much more confident about the timeline now thanks to everyone's help.
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The whole system is designed to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Safety complaints definitely fall into that category. Your employer messed up, not you.
I needed to hear that. I've been second-guessing myself about whether I did the right thing reporting the safety issues.
You absolutely did the right thing. Worker safety is more important than keeping a job. Don't let them make you feel guilty about it.
Final piece of advice - if Washington ESD denies your claim initially, you can appeal. The appeal process gives you another chance to present your case, often with more time to prepare. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
I believe it's 30 days from the date of the determination letter. The appeal information should be included in any denial letter.
That's correct - 30 days to file an appeal. The appeal process involves a hearing where you can present your case in more detail.
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Just wanted to update - I tried calling again this morning at exactly 8am and actually got through to an agent after only 45 minutes on hold! My claim issue was resolved. So it is possible, you just have to get really lucky with timing.
That's great news! What time did you actually start dialing? I want to try the same approach.
I started dialing at 7:59:50 and hit send right at 8:00:00. Had my phone ready and dialed immediately.
If anyone else is having this problem, I found that calling the WorkSourceWA office in Spokane was actually helpful. They couldn't fix my claim directly but they were able to send a message to Washington ESD on my behalf and I got a callback within 2 days.
Which WorkSourceWA location specifically? I might try this approach too.
The one on North Division. But I think any WorkSourceWA office should be able to help send messages to Washington ESD.
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Love seeing posts like this where people are trying to do the right thing. Working part-time while on unemployment is totally legitimate and actually encouraged by the system. Just be honest and accurate with your reporting.
Agree! Better to ask questions and do it right than guess and mess up your claim.
One last tip - keep your work schedule flexible if possible. If you get called for a job interview, you want to be able to go. Most part-time employers understand when you're actively job searching.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about taking the part-time job now.
Good luck with the new job! You're doing everything right by asking questions first.
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UPDATE: I just finished filing my initial claim! Took about 40 minutes like someone mentioned earlier. The website was pretty straightforward and I got a confirmation number. Thanks everyone for pushing me to do it today instead of waiting!
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Yara Nassar
•Awesome! Now just remember to file your weekly claim this Sunday and every Sunday after that.
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Andre Dupont
•Will do! I set a reminder on my phone already. Feeling much better about the whole situation now.
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Keisha Williams
Great job getting it done! The peace of mind alone is worth filing quickly. Now you can focus on job searching instead of worrying about whether you're missing out on benefits.
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Andre Dupont
•Exactly! I was stressed about it all day but now I can move forward. Really appreciate everyone's help and advice.
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