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good luck with your claim! the whole process is stressful but most people do end up getting benefits if they were fired for performance stuff rather than actual misconduct
thanks! feeling more confident about it now
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The key factors are whether the termination was for misconduct (willful violations, theft, etc.) versus performance issues or other non-misconduct reasons. Always file your claim promptly and be honest about the circumstances.
Perfect summary! This is exactly the kind of info people need when they're in this situation.
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Last thing - make sure you file your weekly claims EVERY week, even if you haven't received your determination yet. If you skip weeks, you can't go back and claim them later. The system doesn't automatically file for you.
Yeah I know someone who forgot to file for 3 weeks and lost all that money, can't get it back
The weekly claims are due by midnight on the Sunday of each week, don't wait until Monday
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm going to file my claim this week and see what happens. Sounds like I probably qualify but won't know for sure until Washington ESD reviews everything.
Keep us posted on how it goes, always helpful to hear about others' experiences
And remember if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD, that Claimyr service is still an option. Much easier than trying to get through on your own.
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Quick question - if I exhaust my 26 weeks but my benefit year hasn't ended yet, and then I work for a while and get laid off again, can I file a new claim?
You can't file a new claim until your current benefit year expires, but if you become unemployed again during the same benefit year, you might be able to reopen your existing claim if you have remaining balance. It depends on your specific situation.
This stuff is so complicated! I think I need to talk to someone at ESD to understand my options.
Bottom line: check your eServices account regularly, know your benefit year dates, and don't assume anything. The rules are specific and there aren't many exceptions. Better to know exactly where you stand than to be surprised.
This is all really helpful. I'm going to log into my account tonight and figure out exactly how many weeks I have left.
Good plan. And if the website is confusing or you can't find the information you need, don't hesitate to call or use one of those callback services people mentioned.
Grace Lee
I'm on week 20 of my benefits and starting to get nervous about finding work soon. Has anyone had luck with extending benefits beyond 26 weeks? I heard there might be options during high unemployment periods.
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Emily Sanjay
•Extended benefits are rare and usually require special federal programs during economic emergencies. Don't count on them being available. Focus on using these last 6 weeks to intensify your job search efforts.
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Grace Lee
•Yeah, I figured as much. Time to really ramp up the job applications!
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Mia Roberts
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been way more useful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website. Sounds like I can count on 26 weeks maximum, need to keep up with job search requirements, and should start looking for work immediately rather than waiting.
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Sarah Jones
•And if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD, remember that Claimyr option. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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Mia Roberts
•Will definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need to call them much, but good to know there's a better way than the regular phone system.
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