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The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get into the routine. File your weekly claims on the same day each week and keep good records.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
Last thought - if you're thinking about going back to school while unemployed, there are some special provisions that might help with the job search requirements. Worth looking into if that's on your radar.
Actually I have been considering some certification courses. I'll definitely look into that.
Check with WorkSourceWA too - they have training programs that can be approved for unemployment benefits.
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One more thing - if you run into issues and can't get through to Washington ESD by phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might be worth trying. I looked into it and it seems like a legitimate way to actually reach someone when you need help.
I'll keep that in mind in case I run into problems. Hopefully the online application goes smoothly and I won't need to call anyone.
Exactly, it's nice to know there's a backup option when the regular phone system fails you. The demo video I mentioned shows exactly how it works if you're curious.
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Bottom line eligibility checklist: Lost job through no fault of your own ✓ Earned enough wages in base period ✓ Able and available for work ✓ Actively seeking work ✓ Legal to work in US ✓ If you check all those boxes, you should qualify.
Perfect! I think I check all those boxes. Thanks for breaking it down so simply.
Don't forget you also need to file weekly claims once you're approved and report any income you earn while collecting benefits!
If anyone's still confused about whether they qualify, honestly just call Washington ESD or use something like Claimyr to talk to an agent. I tried to figure it out myself for days and got more confused. One phone call cleared everything up and I was able to file that same day.
Yeah I think I'm going to stop overthinking and just file. Worst case they say no and I'm back where I started.
Exactly! And if they do say no, they'll tell you why so you know what you need to do differently next time.
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If you run into any problems during the application process, don't panic. The system saves your progress so you can come back to it later. I had to restart mine like 3 times due to website issues.
That's a relief! I was worried about losing everything if the site crashed.
Yeah it's actually pretty good about saving your info. Just make sure to finish each section before closing the browser.
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Actually, one more thing I thought of - if you get a message about your claim being under review or in adjudication status, don't panic. It's pretty common and doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. Just means they need to verify some information.
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Nia Harris
•How long does adjudication usually take?
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StarSeeker
•Can vary from a few days to several weeks depending on what they're reviewing. If it goes over 3 weeks, that's when I'd recommend using something like Claimyr to actually talk to someone.
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Ava Martinez
This thread is super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was putting off filing because it seemed so complicated. Sounds like it's actually pretty straightforward if you have your documents ready.
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Nia Harris
•Right? I was overthinking it. Going to get started tonight with all this great advice.
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Ava Martinez
•Same here. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
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