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For what it's worth, I've heard that Washington ESD has been more strict about disqualifications lately. They're really cracking down on any kind of misconduct or voluntary quit situations. Just something to keep in mind for future reference.
Figures. They make it harder and harder to get help when you actually need it.
I think it's partly a response to all the fraud during the pandemic. They're being extra careful now.
Last thought - if you do end up requalifying and filing a new claim later, make sure you have all your employment documentation ready. They'll want to verify everything about your requalifying employment.
Good point. I'll make sure to keep careful records of everything once I start working again.
Pay stubs, tax forms, anything that shows when you worked and how much you earned. Better to have too much documentation than not enough.
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This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was worried I'd have to choose between social security and unemployment. Good to know I can get both even if the UI amount is reduced.
Glad it helped! The most important thing is accurate reporting. Washington ESD will eventually catch any discrepancies, and it's much easier to get it right from the start than to fix overpayment issues later.
Definitely learned that lesson from other people's experiences. Better to be cautious and accurate than deal with adjudication problems.
Quick update - I used that Claimyr service mentioned earlier and finally got to talk to someone at Washington ESD about my specific situation. The agent confirmed everything discussed here and helped me understand exactly how my benefits would be calculated. Worth it for the peace of mind!
How long did it take them to connect you to an agent?
About 20 minutes from when I submitted my request. Much better than the hours I was spending on hold before.
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The frustration is real. I spent my entire morning calling and got nowhere. At least we're not alone in this struggle.
Thanks for the solidarity. It does help knowing I'm not the only one dealing with this.
Update: I tried the Claimyr service and they got me through in 18 minutes. The agent was able to see that my former employer hadn't responded to their inquiry, which was causing the delay. She escalated it and said I should see movement within a week. Worth every penny after all the time I wasted calling myself.
That's great news! I'm definitely going to try Claimyr now. Thanks for the update.
This gives me hope. I'm going to try it too since I'm in the same situation.
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Make sure you understand the waiting week too. First week you file you don't get paid, so really you're looking at 25 weeks of actual payments if you use the full 26 weeks.
Wait, so the first week is unpaid? That's news to me.
Yep, it's called the waiting week. You file but don't get paid for that first week. It's just how the system works.
A Man D Mortal
Same here! This thread was really helpful. Good luck with your application!
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Tasia Synder
Thanks! Hope yours goes smoothly too. At least now I know what to expect.
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