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One more thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while appealing. If you win the appeal, you can get backpay, but only for weeks you filed claims.
I didn't know that! I stopped filing claims after the denial. I'll start filing again immediately.
Yes, always keep filing even during appeals. It's one of the most important things people forget to do.
just went through this whole mess myself. turned out washington esd had wrong information from my employer and once i got that corrected everything went through fine. the key is finding out exactly what they think happened vs what actually happened
That's probably exactly what happened to me. Now I just need to figure out how to get through to someone to find out what information they have.
Seriously consider the Claimyr callback service. It's specifically designed for this kind of situation where you need to reach Washington ESD but can't get through the regular phone lines.
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One more thing - if you're thinking about quitting, try to get laid off instead. Quitting makes it much harder to qualify even if you meet the wage requirements. Washington ESD will investigate and may deny benefits.
I'm not planning to quit, just worried about potential layoffs. But good to know.
I was in a similar situation last year. Worked 7 months, got laid off, and qualified without any issues. Made about $35k during those 7 months which was well above the minimum. The key is consistent wages, not duration.
That's reassuring. Sounds like I should be fine if something happens.
Just make sure you file immediately if you lose your job. Benefits are backdated to when you file, not when you lost the job.
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Good luck with your claim! The majority of people fired for performance reasons do get approved eventually. Just be patient with the process and don't give up if there are delays.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about applying now.
You've got this! The system works better than people think, it's just slow sometimes.
One last tip - if you do need to reach Washington ESD and can't get through on the regular phone lines, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually works. I was skeptical at first but when I was desperate to check on my adjudication status, it got me through to an actual person in like 10 minutes instead of hours of busy signals.
I bookmarked their site just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as a backup option.
Same here, I've heard too many horror stories about people never getting through to Washington ESD on their own.
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Quick update for anyone following - just got my payment notification! Filed Sunday, got paid Friday morning. First payment took exactly 5 business days.
Glad it worked out. The first payment is always the most stressful because you don't know what to expect.
Exactly! Now I know what timeline to expect for future weekly claims.
PSA: If you have direct deposit set up wrong or your bank info changed, that will definitely delay your payment. Double check all that stuff in your Washington ESD account.
Good reminder! I double-checked mine yesterday and it looks correct. Hopefully that's not the issue.
Yeah wrong bank info can add weeks to getting your payment. Always verify that first when there are delays.
Sean O'Donnell
honestly this whole thread shows how messed up our system is that people on unemployment cant get basic necessities like transportation. just saying
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StarSeeker
•It's definitely frustrating. You need a car to find work but can't get a car loan without work. Catch-22 situation.
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NebulaNomad
•The system definitely has gaps. That's why programs like WorkSource transportation assistance are so important.
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Ravi Sharma
Thanks everyone for all the advice and suggestions! I'm going to start by contacting WorkSource and checking out those donation programs, then maybe look at the credit union personal loan option if needed. Definitely going to avoid the high-interest car lots if possible.
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Chloe Martin
•Keep us posted on how it goes. Your situation might help someone else in the future.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•And remember you can always use Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD if you need to discuss any of this with them directly!
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