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This thread is super helpful! I was wondering about EUC too after seeing it mentioned in some older forum posts. Good to know I can ignore all that outdated information and just focus on my regular UI claim process with Washington ESD.
Glad this helped you too! It's reassuring to know other people had the same confusion.
Yeah this cleared up a lot of questions I had about old vs current programs.
This is such a common confusion point! I went through the exact same thing when I first started my Washington ESD claim. Kept seeing EUC in old articles and thought I was missing out on extra benefits. Really wish the state would do a better job marking outdated content as "historical" or something. Now I just bookmark the current Washington ESD website pages and ignore anything that mentions programs from years ago. Makes the whole process much less overwhelming when you're not trying to decode defunct acronyms on top of everything else you have to learn.
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The whole unemployment appeal process is such a stressful experience. Even when you know you're in the right, there's always that anxiety about whether you'll be believed or if you presented your case well enough.
Exactly! I keep second-guessing whether I explained everything clearly during the hearing. I guess I'll know soon enough.
That's totally normal. Most people feel that way after their hearing. The fact that the judge asked lots of questions and seemed engaged is actually a really good sign.
The "Appeal Resolved" status is actually a really positive development! It means the Administrative Law Judge has finished reviewing your case and made their decision. From what you've described about your situation with unsafe working conditions and having documentation, it sounds like you presented a strong case. The fact that you documented everything and tried to address the issues with your employer first before leaving shows you followed the proper steps. Most people who win their appeals based on unsafe working conditions have exactly the kind of evidence you mentioned. Try not to stress too much while waiting for the letter - the hardest part is behind you now!
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Just wanted to circle back - I tried Claimyr yesterday and got connected to a Washington ESD agent within 90 minutes. Found out my claim was delayed because they needed to verify my previous employer's information, but the request got stuck in their system and was never processed. Agent was able to push it through and said I should see movement on my claim within a few days.
Great news! Hopefully your claim moves quickly now that the issue is identified.
Thanks! Just relieved to finally have some answers and a path forward after weeks of uncertainty.
I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim 5 weeks ago and still stuck in "under review" status. Reading through all these responses, it seems like the common thread is that most people who got their issues resolved had to actually speak with a Washington ESD agent to find out what was specifically holding up their claim. The phone system is definitely broken, but I'm encouraged by all the positive feedback about Claimyr from multiple people here. Going to give it a try since traditional calling methods clearly aren't working. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this frustrating process.
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Just to wrap up the timing question - in my experience, if everything goes perfectly, you're looking at about 3-4 weeks from filing to receiving your first payment. But build in extra time for potential delays because the system isn't perfect.
Great summary. And remember that even small issues can cause significant delays, so file correctly the first time and respond quickly to any requests from Washington ESD.
Will do! Planning to file this weekend and hoping for the best.
I went through this exact situation last year and want to share some practical advice. File your claim ASAP - don't wait! The waiting week starts from when your claim is effective (the Sunday of the week you file), not when you actually get approved. I made the mistake of waiting a few days thinking it wouldn't matter, but every day counts when you're worried about rent. Also, even though 8 months of work should definitely qualify you, double-check that your employer reported your wages correctly in the system. I had a delay because my previous employer had submitted incorrect information to Washington ESD. The whole process took me about 4 weeks total once everything was sorted out, but having realistic expectations helped manage the stress. Hang in there!
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That's awesome that you got through to someone! I've been dealing with a similar school employment issue for weeks and haven't been able to reach anyone at ESD. Can you share more details about how the Claimyr service worked? I'm desperate to get my claim moving but worried about giving my info to a third party. Did they ask for your SSN or anything sensitive? Also, the timeline document is such a good idea - I'm going to create one for my situation too. Hopefully your adjudicator review goes smoothly and you get your benefits soon!
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Freya Andersen
•Hey Clarissa! I totally understand your hesitation about using a third-party service - I was super skeptical too. With Claimyr, they don't ask for your SSN or any sensitive personal info. You basically just give them your name, phone number, and which ESD issue you're dealing with. They use some kind of automated system to get you past the busy signals and connect you to an actual ESD agent. Once connected, you talk directly to ESD staff, not Claimyr people. I was desperate after weeks of trying the regular phone lines with no luck, so I figured it was worth a shot. The whole process took about 30 minutes from signing up to talking to an ESD representative. Just make sure you have all your claim info ready when they connect you! Good luck with your timeline document - I really think having everything laid out chronologically helped my case. Hope you get your claim resolved soon! @Aisha Jackson
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Rami Samuels
I'm dealing with something really similar right now! I was a substitute teacher until February, then worked at a retail job through a staffing agency until it ended last month. Filed for unemployment and my claim has been stuck for 3 weeks with the same "separation from school district" issue even though that wasn't my most recent job. Reading through all these responses is so helpful - I had no idea schools could report reasonable assurance even when you're not planning to return. That's probably exactly what happened in my case too since I explicitly told them I wouldn't be coming back next year. The timeline document idea is genius, I'm definitely doing that. And hearing that Claimyr actually works gives me hope - I've been calling ESD for days with no luck. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this bureaucratic nightmare!
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