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If you run into any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or anything like that, that's when services like Claimyr really come in handy. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out.
What's adjudication? Is that something I should worry about?
Adjudication is when Washington ESD needs to investigate something about your claim before they can approve it. It's not necessarily bad, just means they need more information or clarification about something.
The bottom line is just file as soon as you can. There's really no benefit to waiting and you're potentially losing money every day you delay. Washington ESD makes it pretty clear on their website that you should file immediately after becoming unemployed.
Got it. I'm convinced - filing today for sure. Thanks everyone for all the help!
Good luck with everything! Hope you find a new job soon.
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Keep us posted on when you get your payment! Always curious to hear how long it actually takes versus what Washington ESD says it should take.
Will do! I'll update once I receive it so others in the same situation can see the actual timeline.
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The whole unemployment system has been a lifesaver for me. Getting $365/week has allowed me to be more selective about job opportunities instead of just taking the first thing that comes along.
That's exactly what I'm hoping for - some breathing room to find the right opportunity.
Just remember you still need to be actively searching and applying. They do check up on job search activities periodically.
For what it's worth, I had to use Claimyr twice during my unemployment period - once to resolve an issue with my weekly claim not processing, and another time to ask about appeal procedures. Both times got connected to helpful ESD representatives within 30 minutes.
Good to know there are options if I need to reach someone directly. The regular phone system sounds pretty frustrating.
Yeah, it definitely beats spending entire days trying to get through on the main ESD line. Worth having as a backup option.
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I'm bookmarking this thread because it answers so many questions I had about unemployment. The Washington ESD website is not very clear about the employer side of things.
Agreed! I learned more from this discussion than from trying to navigate the official website.
The Washington ESD site has improved over the years but it's still pretty confusing for first-time filers. Glad this thread could help clarify things.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much better about filing my claim now. Time to stop worrying about my former employer and focus on finding my next job!
Exactly! That's the right attitude. Good luck with your job search!
Don't forget about the job search requirements once you start receiving benefits. Washington ESD requires you to make a certain number of job contacts each week.
Abigail Spencer
I won my appeal and it was such a relief! The judge was really understanding and I felt like I got a fair hearing. Don't stress too much about the process itself.
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Ellie Lopez
•Thank you! All these success stories are really helping me feel more confident.
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Logan Chiang
For what it's worth, I think the appeal process is actually pretty fair once you get to the hearing. The ALJs seem to really listen to both sides and make thoughtful decisions.
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Ellie Lopez
•That's reassuring. I was worried it would be biased against claimants.
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Logan Chiang
•Not at all. They're independent judges, not Washington ESD employees. Big difference in how they approach cases.
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