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Don't forget that your first payment might be delayed if you have any outstanding issues with previous claims or if you owe any overpayments. They'll often hold new benefits to offset old debts.
I used claimyr.com last month when my claim got stuck and it was honestly a lifesaver. Instead of spending hours on hold every day, I was able to get connected to an agent who explained exactly what was holding up my claim. Turned out to be a simple paperwork issue that took 5 minutes to resolve once I got the right person.
The whole thing seems designed to be confusing on purpose. Like they dont want people to know theyre eligible so they can save money.
Bottom line: if you've been working and paying into the system, you're probably eligible if you lose your job through no fault of your own. The specific requirements are on the Washington ESD website but talking to an agent is the best way to get a definitive answer for your situation.
If you do run into issues reaching Washington ESD during the process, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Made such a difference in getting my questions answered quickly instead of calling dozens of times.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to file my claim tonight and stop worrying about it so much. Sounds like I have a good chance of getting approved.
I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and they were able to tell me exactly what stage my claim was in. Turns out Washington ESD was waiting for some paperwork from my employer that I didn't even know about. Worth the cost to finally get answers.
Isaac Wright
hope everything works out for you OP! the whole process sucks but at least you took the first step by filing
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Aria Washington
•thanks everyone for all the advice and support, really helps to know other people have been through this
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Lucy Taylor
•keep us updated on how it goes!
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Connor Murphy
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between being fired and being laid off when you talk to ESD. They're completely different situations legally and it matters for your claim.
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Aria Washington
•yeah i was definitely fired not laid off, they made that pretty clear unfortunately
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Connor Murphy
•That's fine, just be clear about the circumstances when they ask. Fired for performance issues is very different from fired for misconduct.
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