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My advice is to gather all her employment records, pay stubs, and any documentation about the layoff before appealing. The more evidence you have, the better your chances. And definitely don't wait - that 30-day deadline is firm.
Great advice. I'll help her get everything together this weekend.
Also consider contacting the employer to get their side of the story before the appeal hearing. Sometimes they'll clarify what they reported to Washington ESD.
Based on everything you've described, I'd bet it's either insufficient wages or an issue with how the employer reported the separation. The fact that she worked at a restaurant with tips makes me think wage reporting might be the culprit. A lot of tip income doesn't get properly reported for unemployment purposes.
Look at her final W-2 from the restaurant and compare it to what Washington ESD shows in her wage history. If there's a big difference, that's probably your answer.
This is exactly the kind of thing Claimyr helped me figure out. The agent was able to look at my wage records and explain exactly what was missing. Saved me so much time and confusion.
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I qualified with similar work history. Had about 10 months total work in my base period and got approved. The hardest part was actually the waiting - took about 2 weeks to get my first payment but then it was smooth sailing. Just be patient with the process.
2 weeks isn't too bad. I was worried it might take months.
Nah, unless there are complications it usually processes pretty quickly. Keep checking your account status online.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to gather my employment info and file my claim this afternoon. Really appreciate this community for helping confused people like me navigate the Washington ESD system.
Glad we could help! Come back and let us know how it goes.
Best of luck with your application. The process can seem overwhelming at first but it's really not too bad once you get started.
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Been on unemployment twice in the past 5 years due to layoffs in my industry. The process gets easier each time, but that first application can definitely be overwhelming. Take your time with it and don't rush through the questions.
Thanks for the encouragement. Hoping this is a one-time thing for me!
I hope so too! But good to know the process now just in case.
Last thing - after you get approved and start receiving benefits, don't forget that unemployment is taxable income. You can have taxes withheld automatically or pay quarterly estimates. Just something to keep in mind for next year's tax return.
Oh wow, I hadn't even thought about taxes. Thanks for the heads up!
Yeah, it catches a lot of people off guard. Better to plan ahead than get surprised at tax time.
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Honestly the most stressful part of being unemployed is making sure I don't mess up the weekly claims. At least now I know I have flexibility with the timing.
I totally get that anxiety. Once you get into a routine it becomes second nature though.
Yeah, I'm feeling better about it after reading everyone's responses here.
For anyone still confused: Washington ESD opens weekly claims every Sunday at 6 AM. You have until the following Saturday at 11:59 PM to certify. Pick any day that works for you and stick with it!
Thank you everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I'll start certifying on Sunday evenings.
Glad this got cleared up. The certification timing is definitely one of the most common questions about unemployment benefits.
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I used Claimyr when I was having trouble reaching Washington ESD about my denied claim. They got me through to someone who could actually help explain the denial and what I needed to do to fix it. Saved me weeks of trying to call on my own.
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Leo Simmons
•Several people have mentioned them. I might give it a try if I can't get through myself.
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Nia Watson
•The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works. Pretty straightforward.
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Alberto Souchard
Update us on how your appeal goes! A lot of people are in similar situations and it would be helpful to know what works.
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Leo Simmons
•Will do! Filing the appeal today and going to request the alternate base period. Fingers crossed.
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Alberto Souchard
•Good luck! The system is confusing but a lot of people do get approved on appeal.
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