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One more thing to know: if your standby request is denied, you'll get a letter explaining why. You have 30 days to appeal that decision if you think it's incorrect. In the meantime, start doing your 3 job search activities each week and documenting them, because if your standby is denied, they'll require proof of job searches for any weeks you've claimed benefits.
I really hope I don't have to appeal. Just called my employer and they confirmed they put April 22nd as my return date, so it should be within the 8-week window. Fingers crossed it goes through the first time!
Just went through this exact situation about 6 months ago with my electrical contractor! Got laid off for what they said would be 4-6 weeks while waiting on materials. Here's what I learned: Make sure your employer submits their portion ASAP - that's usually what causes delays. My boss dragged his feet for a week before filling out the employer verification form, which pushed my approval back. Once he finally submitted it, my standby was approved in 3 business days. Also, double-check that your employer marked you as "temporarily separated" not "permanently laid off" - that distinction matters a lot for standby eligibility. Good luck!
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Good luck with your claim! Sounds like a straightforward situation that should process without any problems. Just file as soon as the shutdown starts and be clear about the temporary nature.
Thanks! I really appreciate everyone's help and advice. Makes this whole process feel much less intimidating.
I was in a similar situation last year when my manufacturing plant shut down for equipment upgrades. Filed for that week and got approved without any issues. The key is to file your claim right when the shutdown starts and clearly explain it's temporary with a definite return date. Washington ESD handles these situations regularly, so don't stress too much about it. Just keep that email from your employer saved in case they need verification. You should be able to get benefits for that week since you're available to work but have no work available through no fault of your own.
That's really helpful to hear from someone who's been through the exact same thing! Did you have to do anything special when you went back to work after the shutdown week, or did you just stop filing claims? I'm wondering if there are any steps to close out the temporary claim when you return to your regular schedule.
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Just did my ID.me verification yesterday and seeing all these responses gives me so much hope. It's crazy how the waiting and uncertainty mess with your head when you're already stressed about money. @Melissa Lin thanks for asking this question - I was too anxious to post but really needed to hear these timelines. Going to make sure I keep filing my weekly claims like everyone mentioned. Fingers crossed we all get our payments soon!
@Keisha Taylor You re'so welcome! I was definitely anxious about posting too but this community has been amazing. The waiting really does mess with your head - I was checking my account like every hour. Since you just verified yesterday, you re'probably looking at early next week based on everyone s'experiences here. Just remember to keep filing those weekly claims no matter what! We re'all in this together and it WILL work out. Keep us posted on how it goes!
@Keisha Taylor I totally get that anxiety! I was in your exact shoes a few months ago after losing my job. The ID.me process itself was pretty straightforward but then waiting for Washington ESD to process it felt like forever. Based on what everyone s'sharing here, you should definitely see movement by early next week. The hardest part is just trusting the process when you re'stressed about bills. One thing that helped me was setting specific times to check my account like (once in the morning and once at night instead) of obsessively refreshing. Hang in there - the relief when that status finally changes is incredible!
I went through this exact process about 8 weeks ago and it was nerve-wracking! After completing ID.me verification, mine took 4 business days to process. What really helped my peace of mind was knowing that Washington ESD has actually improved their system a lot - they now send email notifications when your verification status changes, so you don't have to constantly check the portal. Also, make sure you have your banking info updated in the system because once it switches to "paid" status, the money usually hits your account within 24 hours with direct deposit. The back pay for all those weeks you've been waiting really adds up, so there's a nice lump sum coming your way! Just stay patient and keep filing those weekly claims.
The email notifications are a game changer! I wish I had known about those when I was going through this process. I was literally refreshing the portal every few hours like a maniac. It's amazing how much Washington ESD has improved their system - a few years ago people were waiting weeks or even months. The 4-day timeline seems pretty reliable now, which gives everyone a realistic expectation to work with. @Jade Santiago did you get any intermediate email updates, or just the final approval notification?
@Felix Grigori I got a couple of emails actually! First one when they received my ID.me verification within (a few hours ,)then another when it moved from under "review to" approved "status." The final email came when my claim status changed to paid. "Having" those updates really helped manage expectations instead of just wondering what was happening behind the scenes. Washington ESD definitely stepped up their communication game - makes the whole process way less stressful when you know things are actually moving forward.
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I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago in Washington. The key thing to remember is that severance timing matters more than the amount. When I got my $6,000 severance as a lump sum, I filed my UI claim immediately after my last day of work. Washington ESD determined that since my employer didn't allocate the severance to specific weeks, it didn't delay my benefits. I started receiving payments within 3 weeks of filing. My advice: file your claim right away and let ESD make the determination rather than trying to guess. Also, keep every piece of severance documentation - they may ask for it during the review process.
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Hope you get it figured out OP! Let us know what Washington ESD says when you contact them. These benefit reduction issues seem to be happening more often lately.
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Isabella Oliveira
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and help. At least now I have some ideas of what to ask about when I call.
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Finnegan Gunn
I had a similar issue a few months ago where my benefits dropped unexpectedly. In my case, it turned out Washington ESD had re-evaluated my base period wages after receiving updated information from one of my previous employers. The frustrating part was that the change happened before I received any notification about it. I'd recommend checking your payment history details first to see if there's any breakdown showing deductions or adjustments. If that doesn't clarify things, you'll probably need to call - I know it's a pain but it's really the only way to get a definitive answer about what triggered the change.
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