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One last tip - if you do quit and apply for unemployment, don't lie or exaggerate on your application. Washington ESD will investigate and if they find out you weren't truthful, you could be disqualified and have to pay back any benefits you received.
Good point. Honesty is definitely the best policy even if it makes getting approved harder.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I think I'm going to focus on documenting the issues with my supervisor while continuing to look for other jobs. If things get worse I'll at least have the evidence I need to make a case for good cause unemployment.
That sounds like a smart approach. Good luck with everything!
Hope it works out for you. Keep us posted on how things go.
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The most important thing is to file your weekly claims every week even if you're not sure about something. Missing a week can cause delays or gaps in your benefits.
When do you file weekly claims? Is there a specific day?
You can file starting Sunday for the previous week and you have until Saturday to file. I always do mine on Sunday morning so I don't forget.
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The key thing is just to be completely honest on all your weekly claims and report any changes immediately. Most disqualifications happen because people either don't understand the rules or try to hide something. When in doubt, report it and let them decide.
That's probably the safest approach. Better to over-report than under-report and risk problems later.
Exactly. Washington ESD would rather you ask questions upfront than discover issues during an audit or investigation.
Also remember that even if you get disqualified, it might not be permanent. Some disqualifications are just for a certain number of weeks, others require you to work and earn a certain amount before you can requalify. Read the notice carefully to understand what you need to do.
Thanks everyone for all this information! I feel much better prepared now to avoid any issues with my claim.
Good luck with your claim! Just stay on top of the requirements and you should be fine.
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Last thing - don't be discouraged if your first payment takes a few weeks. Between processing time, the waiting week, and potential adjudication, it's normal for there to be a delay before you see money.
If everything goes smoothly, usually 2-3 weeks from when you first file. Could be longer if there are complications.
Mine took exactly 3 weeks and that was considered normal timing.
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The whole system would be so much easier if Washington ESD just had better customer service. It's 2025 and we're still dealing with phone systems from the 1990s. At least services like Claimyr exist to help bridge that gap, but it shouldn't be necessary.
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Yara Sayegh
•Completely agree. The fact that people have to pay a third party just to talk to their own state agency is pretty messed up.
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Ava Martinez
•True, but until the state fixes their phone system, at least there are options available for people who really need help getting through.
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Javier Mendoza
Final reminder for OP - don't procrastinate on filing! You can backdate your claim but only for a limited time, and you want to get in the queue as soon as possible since processing times are unpredictable right now.
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Sofia Ramirez
•Thanks everyone! I'm going to start the application process this weekend. Really appreciate all the detailed help.
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Dmitry Volkov
•Good luck! Feel free to come back with questions once you get started. This community is pretty good about helping people navigate the Washington ESD system.
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