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I HATE how they keep changing the rules!!! During covid we had all these extensions and now NOTHING?? I exhausted my benefits in January and have been living on credit cards since then. The whole system is designed to force us to take garbage jobs that don't even pay enough to cover rent. What happened to all the BILLIONS in the unemployment trust fund?? They just don't want to pay it out!!!
To clarify, the extensions during COVID were emergency federal programs that were always designed to be temporary. The current system has actually returned to the pre-pandemic rules rather than changing to something new. Washington's trust fund is specifically regulated by law for when and how benefits can be paid, including the triggers for Extended Benefits. The recent lower unemployment rate means fewer people qualify for benefits overall.
One other thing to consider - make sure you file your final weekly claim even after receiving the notice that your benefits are exhausting. Sometimes people miss out on their final week of benefits because they stop filing when they get the exhaustion notice. Also, if you do decide to pursue training benefits, you'll need to act fast. The approval process can take several weeks, and ideally, you want that approval before your regular UI ends. WorkSource can help with the training program approval process as well.
Great point about filing that final claim - I wouldn't have thought about that. I'll definitely keep filing until the very end. Going to call WorkSource tomorrow to ask about training programs. Thanks again for all the helpful advice everyone!
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One thing nobody mentioned - if your new job doesn't work out within the year, you can restart your claim without filing a whole new application. Just log back in and start filing weekly claims again. That happened to me when a contract job suddenly ended after 2 months. Made things much easier!
That's really good to know! I'm hoping this job works out long-term, but it's reassuring to know I have that option if something unexpected happens. Thanks!
Quick update for you - ESD recently announced they're working through a backlog of adjudications from December/January. If yours started around that time, that might explain the delay. They've apparently hired additional staff to address the backlog, so hopefully you'll see movement soon. Just keep checking your account for updates.
Thanks for the update! That's helpful context. I'll keep an eye on my account. At least now I know the delay isn't because I did something wrong.
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Something important to note - since you mentioned this is a suspension rather than a traditional layoff, your case might have additional complications. ESD often treats suspensions differently depending on the reason. If the suspension is for misconduct, you might be disqualified. But if it's due to a labor dispute or union-related issue where you're not at fault, you should be eligible. Make sure you've clearly documented the nature of the suspension. The adjudicator will likely contact both you and your employer to get statements, which is part of why it takes so long. The union connection adds another layer of complexity they need to investigate. As for the document upload question - I work with unemployment cases regularly, and those prompts DO stay in the system even after successful upload. It's just poorly designed UI. As long as you can see your document in the "Uploaded Documents" section, you're fine.
That's really helpful - thank you! My suspension is definitely not for misconduct. It was part of a broader temporary action affecting several union members during contract negotiations. Do you think I should upload something from my union rep explaining this too? Or wait for ESD to ask for more information?
If you have a letter from your union rep explaining the situation, it would definitely be helpful to upload that as additional documentation. The more evidence you can provide upfront showing this is not misconduct-related, the better your chances of avoiding unnecessary delays. Label it clearly when uploading so the adjudicator can easily identify its relevance.
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that I took the advice to call ESD directly. After being unable to get through for three days, I tried the Claimyr service mentioned above. Got through to a real person in about 35 minutes! The agent told me my claim was actually just waiting for one final verification from my employer, who hadn't responded to their requests. They're sending another request and said if my employer doesn't respond within 48 hours, they'll make a determination based on the information they already have. Fingers crossed this gets resolved soon! Thanks for all the help.
That's awesome! Please update us when you get a decision. I'm still waiting on mine and getting really frustrated.
This is exactly why contacting them directly can be so valuable - often there's just one small hold-up that can be quickly addressed. Glad you were able to get through and get some answers!
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Just wanted to mention - make sure you're still filing your weekly claims even while your initial claim is pending! I made this mistake and it caused even more delays. If your initial claim eventually gets approved, you'll only get backpay for weeks you properly claimed.
Yes, I've been religiously filing every week! That's actually making it even more frustrating because I keep hoping each week will be the one where something changes, but nothing does. Thanks for the reminder though - it's definitely important!
Any update on your situation? Did you try contacting your rep or using that Claimyr service that was mentioned? I'm curious which approach worked for you as I might be in the same boat soon (my company just announced layoffs).
I tried the Claimyr service first and it actually worked! Got connected to an agent who found that there was an identity verification issue that was never properly flagged in the system. They fixed it on the spot and my claim was processed 3 days later. Such a relief! Sorry about your potential layoff - hope everything works out.
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Everyone's situation is different with ESD. When I applied after being laid off from my third job in a year, they ended up asking about ALL of my previous jobs and why I left each one. The adjudicator told me they're supposed to only look at the most recent job, but sometimes they look back further if they see a pattern they're concerned about. Just something to be aware of.
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QuantumQuasar
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I'm going to go ahead and apply, making sure to be honest about all my job separations but focusing on the details of my most recent firing (no training, trying my best, etc.). I'll gather whatever documentation I can about the performance issues too. I'll update here if I run into any issues or if I get approved. Fingers crossed!
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Keisha Jackson
•Good plan! Remember to file your weekly claims while your application is being processed, even if you haven't been approved yet. If you're ultimately approved, you'll get paid for those weeks retroactively, but you can't claim them later if you wait.
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