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Had a similar situation but with a retail job - fired for cash register shortages. Washington ESD approved my benefits because the shortages weren't proven to be intentional. The burden of proof is on the employer to show misconduct, not on you to prove innocence.
That's a really important point about burden of proof. Makes me feel more confident about my chances.
Exactly. Let ESD make the determination based on the facts, don't disqualify yourself before you start.
Final update: Just wanted to thank everyone for the encouragement to file. Got my determination letter today and I was approved for benefits! The adjudicator agreed that chronic tardiness due to personal issues didn't constitute willful misconduct. Starting to get payments next week.
Great news! Your case is a perfect example of why the adjudication process exists - to look at the specific circumstances rather than just the label.
Thanks everyone! This forum was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process.
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Just to add one more resource - if you need help getting through to Washington ESD to ask questions about your appeal, that Claimyr service really does work. I tried it when I was going crazy trying to reach someone and got a callback the same day.
I might try that if I can't get the information I need from the documents. Thanks for the suggestion!
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If you need to speak with someone at Washington ESD about benefit calculations or anything else, I found another option besides the regular phone system. Used Claimyr twice now and both times got connected to an actual agent within 10 minutes. Way better than spending hours on hold.
That's the second time someone mentioned that service. Might be worth checking out if I run into issues.
I was skeptical about paying for something like that but honestly the time savings alone made it worthwhile. Plus you get to talk to someone who can actually help instead of just waiting on hold forever.
Bottom line: expect roughly 50% of your average weekly wage up to the maximum benefit amount. With your income level you'll probably get close to the max. Just make sure you understand all the requirements to keep receiving benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info. This gives me a much better idea of what to expect when I file my claim.
Good luck with your claim! The process can be frustrating but the benefits really help when you need them.
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One more thing - keep detailed records of everything. Doctor visits, communications with Washington ESD, job search activities once you're cleared. Documentation is key if any issues come up later.
Great advice. I'll start keeping a folder with all the paperwork right away.
Smart move. Organization saves so much hassle when dealing with government agencies.
Just to summarize for OP: File your claim now, be honest about work restrictions, get medical documentation, and start weekly claims once you're medically cleared. The key is transparency with Washington ESD throughout the process.
Perfect summary, thank you! This gives me a clear roadmap for moving forward.
Good luck with everything! Keep us posted on how it goes.
Daniel Washington
Just remember that even if you qualify for benefits, you still need to meet the ongoing requirements like job search activities and filing weekly claims. The work requirement is just the first hurdle.
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Emily Sanjay
•Good point. I should probably research those requirements too once I figure out if I qualify.
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Daniel Washington
•Yeah, the ongoing requirements are a whole different set of rules. But first things first - see if you meet the initial work requirements.
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Aurora Lacasse
Hope this thread helps clear things up for you! The quarterly earnings system takes some getting used to but it's not as complicated as it first seems.
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Emily Sanjay
•It definitely helps! I feel like I understand the requirements much better now. Going to check my wage history and see if I qualify.
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Aurora Lacasse
•Good luck! Feel free to come back and let us know how it goes.
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