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good luck with everything. layoffs are tough but you'll get through it. the unemployment benefits will help bridge the gap while you find something new
One last thing - make sure your contact information is up to date with Washington ESD. If they need to reach you about your claim and can't, it can cause delays. Check your account regularly for any messages or requests for additional information.
Just wanted to say good luck with your appeal! Fighting these disqualifications is stressful but if you're in the right it's worth the effort. The system isn't perfect but it does work sometimes.
One last suggestion - when you write your appeal letter, use the same language and terminology from the disqualification notice. If they say you were terminated for 'misconduct connected with work,' address that exact phrase in your response. It shows you understand what they're claiming and why they're wrong.
Remember that adjudication delays are normal right now. My friend's took 7 weeks but eventually got approved and received all the back pay. Just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient.
hang in there, it's a rough system but once you get the hang of it and your claim is approved, it does provide some financial relief while you're job hunting
Just want to mention again that if anyone needs to actually talk to a Washington ESD representative about their claim, Claimyr has been a lifesaver for me. Got through to someone in 20 minutes instead of calling all day.
Bottom line - stick with your unemployment benefits if you're eligible and looking for work. That's probably your best option financially and it's designed for exactly your situation.
Jasmine Hernandez
so the low unemployment rate thing was totally irrelevant to your claim after all, just like people said at the beginning
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Jace Caspullo
•Yep, I was overthinking it. It was just a simple reporting error that had nothing to do with the economy.
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
•Good reminder that individual claims are evaluated based on specific criteria, not general economic conditions.
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Fiona Sand
Thanks for updating us OP! Stories like this help other people know not to give up when they get denied.
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Jace Caspullo
•Exactly why I wanted to post the update. Don't just accept a denial if something seems wrong - dig deeper!
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