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One more thing to remember - your benefit year lasts 52 weeks total, but you can only collect benefits for up to 26 of those weeks. So if you find a job after 10 weeks, get laid off again 6 months later, you might still have some weeks left on your original claim.
That's actually really good to know. I didn't realize the benefit year was longer than the actual benefit period.
Yep, it's one of those details that can really help if you end up with multiple unemployment periods in the same year.
I'm in a similar boat - just got laid off from my retail job after 3 years and trying to understand the whole system. From reading everyone's responses, it sounds like 26 weeks is the standard maximum in Washington, but I'm still confused about the base period calculation. If I was working part-time for the first half of last year and then full-time for the second half, how does that affect my eligibility? Also, has anyone had luck with the WorkSourceWA website for tracking job search activities? I want to make sure I'm doing everything right from the start.
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Keep us posted on how it goes! Your experience might help someone else in a similar situation.
Will do. Hopefully I'll have good news to report soon.
I went through something similar last year and want to echo what others have said - the key is to act fast and document everything. Washington ESD actually has a pretty detailed overpayment resolution process outlined on their website that breaks down all your options including payment plans, hardship waivers, and the appeals process. Even if you missed the initial appeal deadline, there are sometimes exceptions for good cause. I'd recommend gathering all your employment records from 2023 and any documentation of your weekly claim certifications before you call them. Having that information ready will make the conversation much more productive when you do get through to someone.
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they did the same thing 2 me!! showed disqualified even after i won adjudication. i think its a BUG in there system. mine changed from disqualified to paid after 11 days but i didnt get any notice or email. just suddenly got a direct deposit. keep checking ur bank account every morning not just the ESD website!!
same happened to me! their website said disqualified for like 10 days after i won my appeal but then money just showed up in my account with no warning or email. ESD is so broken lol
I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my initial claim in December and have been waiting on adjudication for a work separation issue. Reading all these responses is both reassuring and concerning - sounds like even after you win, there's still more waiting involved. Jake, have you tried checking if there's a "release hold" on your account like Mary mentioned? That seems like it could be the issue if the system isn't automatically updating. I've heard mixed things about whether you need to call or if it updates on its own, but based on what people are saying here, it seems like calling might be worth it if you can actually get through. Keep us updated on what happens! I'll probably be in your shoes in a few weeks if my adjudication ever gets resolved.
Thanks Ella! I honestly don't know how to check if there's a release hold on my account - the ESD website doesn't seem to show that kind of detailed status information. Based on what Mary said about her experience, it sounds like that's something only the ESD staff can see and remove on their end. I'm definitely going to try calling again tomorrow morning right at 8 AM when they open. If I still can't get through after a few days, I'll probably bite the bullet and try that Claimyr service everyone keeps mentioning. At this point the stress of not knowing is almost worse than the financial strain! I'll definitely update this thread once I hear something - good luck with your adjudication too!
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Last thing - don't panic if your claim goes into adjudication. It's pretty common and doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. They just need to review certain aspects of your employment separation.
Can vary widely. Anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on the complexity. The key is staying on top of any requests for additional information.
Thanks everyone for all this helpful info! I'm feeling much more confident about filing now. Sounds like I can go ahead and submit my initial claim this weekend, then make sure to file my weekly claims every Sunday once I'm approved. Really appreciate the heads up about the waiting week and the job search requirements - I would have been caught off guard by those. Going to get all my documents together and file tomorrow morning.
Kaitlyn Jenkins
Update: Just filed my claim online! Took about 30 minutes and the website worked fine. Thanks everyone for pushing me to do it sooner rather than later. Now I wait to see if it gets approved.
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Rhett Bowman
•Don't forget to file your first weekly claim this weekend even if you haven't heard back about approval yet.
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Abigail Patel
•And if you need to check on the status or have questions, remember that Claimyr option I mentioned. Much easier than trying to get through to Washington ESD directly.
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Carmen Reyes
Congrats on filing! You made the right call getting it done quickly. Just want to add one more thing for anyone else reading this thread - if you're worried about the complexity of the application, don't be. Washington ESD's online system walks you through it step by step and you can save your progress if you need to take a break to gather documents. The hardest part is usually just getting started, but once you begin the process it's pretty straightforward. And like everyone said, every day you wait is potential money lost, so don't overthink it!
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