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Final thought - start looking for new jobs now while you still have income. Even if you qualify for unemployment, it's only a portion of your wages and it's temporary. The sooner you can find new employment, the better off you'll be.
You're right, I should start job hunting now instead of waiting to see what happens.
Definitely. And if you do end up collecting unemployment, those job search activities you have to do anyway will give you a head start.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really informative. I hope I don't need to use any of this information, but at least I know what to expect now if the worst happens.
You're welcome! Remember, being prepared is half the battle. Good luck with your job situation.
Wishing you the best! Hopefully things turn around at work and you won't need to deal with any of this.
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Bottom line - your cousin should definitely apply. Even if there's a chance of denial, it's better to try than assume you won't qualify. The worst they can say is no, and you can always appeal if you think they made a mistake.
Thanks everyone! I'll tell her to go ahead and apply. This has been really helpful.
Good luck to her! Make sure she keeps records of everything and starts her job search right away.
One more thing - if you had multiple jobs and only lost one of them, you might still qualify for partial unemployment benefits. Washington ESD has specific rules about this that a lot of people don't know about.
Really? I thought you had to be completely unemployed.
Nope! If your hours got reduced or you lost one of multiple jobs, you might qualify for partial benefits. It's based on your earnings compared to your weekly benefit amount.
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If you need help immediately, most counties have emergency assistance programs while you wait for unemployment to kick in. Might be worth looking into.
Good idea, I'll check what's available in King County. Thanks for the tip.
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Has anyone tried the Claimyr service for other Washington ESD issues besides benefit calculations? I'm having problems with my weekly claim certification.
I only used them for the benefit calculation question, but I assume they can help with any issue that requires talking to an actual Washington ESD agent.
That makes sense. I'll check out their website and see if it's worth trying.
The most important thing is getting your initial claim filed correctly. The percentage calculation happens automatically once Washington ESD processes your wage information from employers.
I filed last week so hopefully I'll hear back soon with my determination letter showing the exact amount.
Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the determination letter or you might miss out on benefits.
Connor Murphy
Just wanted to add - if your claim gets flagged for adjudication (which happens pretty commonly), don't panic. It just means they need to review something about your claim manually. It can take a few weeks but most claims do get approved eventually. The key is staying on top of your weekly filings even during adjudication.
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Connor Murphy
•Usually it's things like conflicting information about why you left your job, wage discrepancies, or if you've filed claims in multiple states recently. Sometimes it's just random quality control checks.
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KhalilStar
•My claim went to adjudication and I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks to find out why. Finally used Claimyr to get through and the agent explained it was just a routine review. Got approved the next week.
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Amelia Dietrich
One last tip - print out or screenshot your confirmation page after you submit your application. Keep that confirmation number handy. You'll need it if you have to call Washington ESD about your claim status.
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Kaiya Rivera
•Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get through it.
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Katherine Ziminski
•Hope everything goes smoothly for you. Don't hesitate to ask more questions if you run into issues.
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