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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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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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If you're worried about getting disqualified, another option is to use Claimyr to talk to an agent and get clarity on your specific situation. Way better than guessing or getting bad advice online.
I might try that if I run into any issues. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you should be fine since you were laid off through no fault of your own.
One last thing - make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week even if you think you might not qualify. Missing those deadlines can create problems even if you're ultimately eligible.
Will do! I've been filing them regularly so far.
Perfect. That's the most important thing to stay consistent with.
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Hope your claim goes smoothly! Keep us updated on how the process goes. Always helpful to hear real experiences with Washington ESD claims.
Will do! I'll report back once I know more about how it all works out.
And remember, if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim status or have questions, services like Claimyr can save you a lot of frustration trying to get through on the phone. Sometimes you just need to speak with a real person to get answers.
I'll keep that in mind. The phone system can be really frustrating when you have urgent questions.
Jason Brewer
Really glad you asked about this instead of just ignoring your concerns. Too many people stick their head in the sand with potential identity theft and it always makes things worse in the long run.
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Ellie Lopez
•Yeah, my gut was telling me something might be wrong. Better to check and be paranoid than ignore it and regret it later!
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Savannah Vin
Keep us posted on what you find! And remember, if there is fraud, it's not your fault and it is fixable. Just takes some time and paperwork.
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Ellie Lopez
•Will do! Thanks again everyone for taking the time to help me figure this out.
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