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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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One last tip - if you start working part-time while collecting benefits, you can still receive partial unemployment as long as you report your earnings accurately.
That's good to know. I might pick up some gig work while I'm looking for full-time employment.
Just make sure to report all earnings, even small amounts. Washington ESD has ways of finding out and it's better to be upfront about it.
Good luck with your claim! The process seems intimidating at first but it's pretty straightforward once you get started. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared to file now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions once you start the process.
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Been there myself. The uncertainty is almost worse than the financial stress. Try to focus on what you can control - keep filing weekly claims, document everything, and maybe try that calling service if regular methods aren't working.
Thanks for understanding. It really helps to know others have gone through this and come out okay.
You're not alone in this. The system will eventually catch up with the highest unemployment volumes we're seeing.
Just wanted to add that I finally heard back from Washington ESD after 9 weeks. Got approved with full back pay. The wait was horrible but it did work out in the end. Don't lose hope!
That's great news! Gives me hope that mine will come through too. Congrats on getting it resolved.
Thanks! Your situation sounds very similar to mine, so I'm optimistic you'll get good news soon too.
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Company shutdowns are usually pretty straightforward for unemployment, but if you run into any issues with your claim, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier can help you get through to Washington ESD to sort things out.
I'll keep that in mind in case I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.
Just remember that filing for unemployment when your company shuts down is your right - you paid into the system through your payroll taxes. Don't feel bad about collecting benefits you're entitled to.
Thanks for that perspective. I do feel a bit weird about filing for benefits, but you're right that I've been paying into the system.
Exactly. This is what the system is designed for - helping people when they lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
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The bottom line is that most people who worked regularly and were laid off through no fault of their own will qualify. The Washington ESD website has a pre-screening tool that can give you a better idea based on your specific situation. But honestly, if you think you might qualify it's worth applying even if you're not 100% sure.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I'm going to apply this week since it sounds like I should qualify.
Good luck! Just be prepared for potential delays in processing. I had to use Claimyr twice during my claim period just to get status updates when things got stuck in adjudication. The service was worth it to avoid the phone runaround.
Make sure you apply as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There's no waiting period in Washington but you can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file your claim. So don't delay if you think you qualify!
Is there a deadline for applying after you lose your job?
There's no specific deadline but you should apply within the first week if possible. Benefits are only paid from the date you file your claim, not from when you became unemployed, so waiting costs you money.
Ellie Kim
washington esd is usually pretty good about the payment schedule but when there are problems its really hard to get help. tried calling so many times last year when my payments stopped
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Fiona Sand
•Same experience here. The phone system is brutal when you need to talk to someone.
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Savannah Weiner
•This is why services like Claimyr exist - they take the pain out of trying to reach Washington ESD when you really need to speak with an agent about your specific situation.
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Mohammad Khaled
Bottom line: file your weekly claim by Sunday, expect payment Wednesday morning, and make sure you're compliant with all requirements. It's pretty predictable once you understand the system.
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Amaya Watson
•Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info.
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