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Important reminder that the 26 weeks can be reduced if you receive other types of income like pension payments or workers comp. Washington ESD will offset your weekly benefit amount for certain types of income.
Good point. I don't have any other income right now but that's definitely something to keep in mind.
Yeah, even part-time work will reduce your weekly benefit but won't necessarily reduce the total weeks available. It's complicated.
Bottom line for the original poster: you'll most likely get 26 weeks of benefits if you worked full-time for 8 years. File as soon as possible, keep doing your job searches, and don't give up if you hit any snags with Washington ESD. The system works but it can be frustrating.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Really appreciate all the advice and tips.
Good luck with your claim! And remember, if you do have trouble reaching Washington ESD, Claimyr is there as an option to help you get through to an agent.
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I had to use Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my claim investigation. It was worth it to actually talk to someone instead of waiting on hold for hours. They helped me understand what documents I needed to provide.
How does that service work exactly? Do they just help you get through or do they give advice too?
They basically bypass the busy phone system and connect you directly to an available agent. The agent can then help you with whatever you need - checking claim status, explaining decisions, etc.
Don't overthink this. File your claim today and let Washington ESD sort it out. Most people who get fired for performance reasons end up getting approved. The system is designed to help workers, not punish them for losing their jobs.
You're right, I need to stop worrying and just file. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
Good luck! Come back and let us know how it goes. Your experience might help someone else in the same situation.
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just wanted to say good luck with your appeal! I know how nerve wracking it can be but if you truly had good cause you should prevail
Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
Come back and let us know how it goes! Your experience could help others in similar situations.
One more tip - if you used Claimyr or any service to get information from Washington ESD, that shows you were trying to understand the system and follow proper procedures. That kind of good faith effort can help your credibility.
I hadn't thought of that angle but it makes sense. Shows I was taking the process seriously.
Exactly. The hearing officer wants to see that you made reasonable efforts to resolve issues before quitting and that you're engaging properly with the appeal process.
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Final advice - submit your appeal as soon as possible, don't wait until the last minute. The 30-day deadline is firm and Washington ESD won't accept late appeals except in very rare circumstances.
Definitely going to get it submitted this week. Thanks everyone for all the help, I feel much better about this now.
You've got this! Come back and update us on how it goes.
One last thing - make copies of everything you submit. Mail the appeal certified mail so you have proof they received it. Washington ESD sometimes claims they never got paperwork.
Smart thinking. I'll definitely send it certified mail and keep copies of everything.
You can also submit appeals online through the Washington ESD website which gives you automatic confirmation of receipt.
Caleb Bell
Just want to add that even if your appeal is successful, it can take a while to actually receive the back payments. Be prepared for that delay too.
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Mikayla Brown
•Good to know. This whole process is taking way longer than I expected.
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Danielle Campbell
The most important thing is don't give up. I know people who have successfully appealed disqualifications that seemed hopeless at first. If you were truly laid off, you deserve those benefits.
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Mikayla Brown
•Thank you, that's encouraging. I'm definitely going to file the appeal this week.
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Danielle Campbell
•Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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