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Filed my claim 3 days ago after getting terminated for performance and already see it's in adjudication status. The waiting is killing me but at least I know it's moving forward. Your situation sounds similar to mine - hang in there!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'll file mine first thing tomorrow. Fingers crossed for both of us.
One final piece of advice - if Washington ESD does contact you for a phone interview during adjudication, answer honestly but stick to the facts. Don't bad-mouth your former employer, just explain your side of what happened with the performance issues. They're looking for whether it constitutes misconduct, and poor performance typically doesn't meet that bar.
Perfect advice. I'll keep it professional and factual if they call. Thanks everyone for all the help and encouragement!
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The bottom line is there are a lot of ways to get disqualified, but most of them make sense if you think about the purpose of unemployment insurance. It's meant to provide temporary support while you actively look for new work, not as long-term income replacement.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info. This is way more complicated than I expected but at least now I know what to watch out for.
Good luck with your claim! Just be honest, follow the rules, and keep good documentation of everything.
One more thing - if you get disqualified, don't just give up. You usually have the right to appeal, and sometimes Washington ESD makes mistakes or doesn't have all the information. I've seen people successfully overturn disqualifications on appeal.
Usually 30 days from the date of the determination letter. Don't wait - if you think it's wrong, appeal right away.
And that's another reason why being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD is so important. Sometimes you need to understand exactly why you were disqualified before you know how to appeal.
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Don't panic if your first payment takes a few weeks to arrive. The system moves slowly but it will eventually come through if you qualify.
That's reassuring. I was worried about how long it might take.
Yeah, just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient. The money will come eventually.
Ally Tailer
Just file as soon as possible after you lose your job. There's a waiting week before you can collect, so the sooner you file, the sooner that clock starts ticking. And even if you're not sure about the exact benefit amount, you can always ask questions later.
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Chris Elmeda
•Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and see what happens.
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Aliyah Debovski
•Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
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Miranda Singer
One more thing - if you're thinking about taking any training programs while on unemployment, some of them might affect your benefit amount or job search requirements. Worth asking about if that's something you're considering.
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Chris Elmeda
•I wasn't planning on it right now but good to know for the future.
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