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Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm in a similar boat and this thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about my eligibility now.
Glad it helped you too! This community is great for getting real answers about Washington ESD stuff.
definitely better than trying to navigate their website alone
Final piece of advice - don't be afraid to ask questions if you're unsure about anything during the process. Washington ESD agents can be helpful once you actually get through to them. And like others mentioned, services like Claimyr can help with that if you're having trouble with the phone lines.
Thanks! I feel much more prepared now. Hopefully I won't need to use any of this information, but it's good to know just in case.
exactly, better to be prepared than scrambling to figure it out when you're already stressed
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Hope you get through and get your issue resolved! The phone system is frustrating but once you actually talk to an agent they're usually pretty helpful.
Thanks! I'm feeling more optimistic now that I have some actual strategies to try instead of just randomly calling.
Just wanted to add - if you do end up using Claimyr, they'll call you back when they get an agent on the line so you don't have to sit by the phone waiting. Made it much less stressful for me.
That callback feature sounds really convenient. I might try the lunch break calling first but good to know that's an option.
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One thing to keep in mind is that even if you get approved for benefits after quitting, you still have to meet all the other requirements like doing job searches and being available for work. It's not like you can just quit and collect benefits indefinitely.
Right, I understand I'd still need to be actively looking for work. That's actually fine with me - I just need some income stability while I find a better job.
Exactly. The job search requirements are the same whether you were fired or quit for good cause. Usually 3 job search activities per week in Washington.
I hate that people have to go through all this just to get basic unemployment benefits. The system should be more straightforward, especially for people dealing with hostile work environments. But at least it is possible to get approved if you have good cause and proper documentation.
Definitely consider calling Washington ESD to discuss your specific situation before making any decisions. Whether you use Claimyr or somehow get through on your own, talking to an actual person can really help clarify things.
Good luck OP! Document everything and don't let them intimidate you. You have rights as an employee and as an unemployment claimant.
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Keep us posted OP! This is super helpful for anyone else dealing with the same issue.
Absolutely will update once I get some answers. Thanks everyone for all the help and suggestions!
Same boat here. Filed last week and nothing showing up. This thread is making me feel less crazy about it.
Glad it's not just me! Let me know if you figure anything out on your end too.
Will do. Probably going to try that Claimyr service too after reading these comments.
Misterclamation Skyblue
Based on your wage info, you're probably looking at somewhere between $350-450 per week in benefits. That's assuming you have enough earnings history to qualify for the full amount.
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Axel Bourke
•That range is really helpful for planning purposes. Thanks for breaking it down!
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Misterclamation Skyblue
•No problem! Just remember the exact amount depends on your specific earning history during the base period.
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Peyton Clarke
One last thing - when you do file, make sure you have all your employer information ready including addresses and dates of employment. It speeds up the process a lot.
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Axel Bourke
•Good tip! I'll gather all that information before I start the application.
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Peyton Clarke
•Yeah, having everything organized makes the initial filing much smoother. The system will ask for a lot of details about your work history.
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