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I went through the same thing at a call center job. Got fired for 'not meeting metrics' but really they were just downsizing. Filed for unemployment and got approved after about a month. The adjudication process was stressful but worth it. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while it's pending!
Good reminder about the weekly claims. I almost forgot about that part.
Yeah don't skip those or you'll lose benefits for those weeks even if you get approved later.
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Good luck with your claim! And seriously, if you run into any issues reaching Washington ESD for questions, check out that Claimyr service I mentioned. Having an actual person help navigate the phone system was a game-changer for me.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. Feeling much more confident about filing now. I'll definitely keep Claimyr in mind if I need help getting through to someone.
Best of luck with your claim! Remember to keep detailed records of everything - your reduced work schedule, job search activities, any communications with Washington ESD. Documentation is your friend in this process.
Will do! Thanks everyone for taking the time to help me understand the process. This forum is amazing.
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Bottom line: Weekly claims are weekly. Initial claims are rare. Most of the time you're just filing your weekly claim and that's it.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the help!
This was a really useful thread. Glad I found it before making any mistakes with my claim.
Great discussion here. Really cleared up the confusion between weekly claims and initial claims. The Washington ESD website could learn something from how clearly everyone explained it here.
Agreed! This forum is way more helpful than the official resources.
That's what makes these community discussions so valuable - real people explaining things in plain English.
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I'm dealing with this exact same thing right now! Got laid off from my $22/hr job but they're calculating based on when I made $16/hr. So frustrating trying to get through to ESD to ask about it.
Try that Claimyr thing someone mentioned - I've heard good things about it for getting through to ESD.
Yeah I might have to at this point. Been trying to call for a week with no luck.
Bottom line - if you think your wage information is wrong or your benefit calculation is incorrect, you need to contact Washington ESD ASAP. There are time limits on when you can request corrections.
Good to know, thanks! I'll definitely follow up to make sure everything is accurate before I get too far into filing weekly claims.
Yeah don't wait too long - these things are easier to fix early in the process.
Grant Vikers
Just remember that even if you had issues at previous jobs, what matters most is your most recent separation. Being laid off should make you eligible regardless of past job history in most cases.
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Abigail Spencer
•That's really reassuring. I was worried the quit from months ago would ruin everything.
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Giovanni Martello
•The base period calculation might be affected but you should still qualify for benefits based on the layoff.
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Savannah Weiner
Bottom line - apply for benefits and let Washington ESD make the determination. Don't assume you're disqualified. Even complicated situations sometimes qualify, and you won't know until you try.
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Abigail Spencer
•You're right. I'm going to file tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
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Levi Parker
•Good luck! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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