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washington esd is pretty fair about this stuff in my experience. they don't just automatically deny everyone who got fired like some people think
That's reassuring. I've heard horror stories but maybe those are just the exceptions.
yeah people mostly complain when things go wrong. when everything works fine nobody talks about it
I used Claimyr too after seeing it mentioned here. Really helped me get answers about my claim when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines. Definitely recommend it if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD quickly.
I might need to try that if I run into issues with my claim. Good to know it actually works.
Same here - used them when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Agent was able to explain exactly what was happening and when I could expect a decision.
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm bookmarking it for when I file my claim next week. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
Glad it helped! This community is great for navigating the unemployment system.
Good luck with your claim filing! Remember to gather all your documentation before you start the application.
The key to maximizing benefits is really understanding the system and following all the rules. It's complicated but worth taking the time to learn.
Definitely learned a lot from this discussion. The base year calculation thing was news to me.
Yeah, most people don't realize they might be able to use an alternate base year for higher benefits.
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The most important thing is to show up for your hearing! I know someone who missed theirs because they forgot and had to start the whole appeal process over again.
Oh wow, that would be a disaster. I'll definitely put it in my calendar as soon as I get the notice.
You can usually reschedule if you have a good reason, but it's better to just make sure you're available when they call.
Keep all your documentation organized and ready. During the hearing you'll need to reference specific dates, emails, and conversations quickly. Being prepared makes a huge difference.
Good advice. I've been keeping everything in a folder but I should probably organize it better.
Yeah, create a timeline of events with supporting documents for each date. It helps you tell your story clearly during the hearing.
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PSA: Start looking for work immediately, don't wait! Even if you think you have 26 weeks, job searching takes time and the labor market is competitive. Plus you never know if there will be issues with your claim that could delay payments.
This is so true. I thought I had plenty of time and ended up scrambling in the last few weeks. The stress wasn't worth it.
Good advice. I'm definitely starting my job search right away. Better to find something early than panic later.
One more thing to keep in mind - if you have any issues with your claim (like adjudication holds or missing documents), that can eat into your 26-week clock even if you're not receiving payments. The weeks keep counting whether you're getting paid or not.
Exactly. That's why it's so important to respond quickly to any requests from Washington ESD and provide all required documentation ASAP. Every week of delay costs you.
This is another reason why getting through to Washington ESD agents is so important when you have issues. Services like Claimyr can help you actually talk to someone instead of waiting weeks for a response to online messages.
Brielle Johnson
Filed mine on a Friday afternoon and had no issues. The system worked fine and I got my determination letter within a week. Don't stress too much about the timing of when during the day you file.
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Rita Jacobs
•That's reassuring! I was worried about filing on Friday thinking it might delay processing.
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Brielle Johnson
•Nope, doesn't matter what day of the week. They process applications continuously.
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Honorah King
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been super helpful and way more informative than the Washington ESD website FAQs.
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Cynthia Love
•Glad we could help! Remember to keep good records of your job search activities and file those weekly claims on time.
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Rita Jacobs
•Will do! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
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