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Also remember that even while your claim is being adjudicated, you should continue filing your weekly claims. If you're eventually approved, you'll get back pay for those weeks.
Yes, absolutely. Missing weekly claims can cost you benefits even if your initial claim is approved.
This is super important advice. I missed filing for two weeks and lost those benefits permanently.
If you need to talk to Washington ESD during this process and can't get through normally, that claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is actually pretty good. I was skeptical at first but it really does work better than calling on your own.
I'll definitely look into that if I have trouble reaching them. Thanks for confirming it's legitimate.
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I was in a similar situation - whole department got eliminated due to company restructuring. Answered RIF on my application and got approved without any issues. The key is that it wasn't your fault you lost the job, which is exactly what unemployment insurance is for.
That's exactly my situation too. Feeling much more confident now that everyone is saying the same thing.
Just went through this myself and used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD when my claim was taking forever. Totally worth it instead of wasting days trying to call. The agents were able to explain exactly what was holding up my claim and when to expect resolution.
Good to know that's an option if I need it. Hopefully my claim moves along normally though.
Even if your claim is normal, sometimes it's nice to get confirmation from an actual person instead of just wondering.
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Hope everything works out smoothly for you! Most people have pretty straightforward experiences with unemployment claims, especially for layoffs.
I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help. This community is great!
Just remember, if you do run into any issues with your claim or need to speak with someone at ESD and can't get through on the phone, services like Claimyr can be a real lifesaver. But hopefully your claim goes through without any problems!
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it, but good to know it's an option.
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One more thing - if you have any questions about your specific situation, sometimes it really helps to talk to someone at Washington ESD directly. I know the phone lines are tough, but services like Claimyr can help you get through faster.
I've seen Claimyr mentioned a few times in this thread. Seems like it might be worth trying if I run into issues.
Yeah, it's definitely worth it if you need to speak with an agent. Beats spending hours trying to get through on your own.
Just to summarize for the OP - your weekly benefit will likely be around $485-500 based on what you said about your earnings, assuming you don't hit the maximum. File as soon as possible, be prepared for the job search requirements, and consider having taxes withheld.
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it's not too bad.
CyberSamurai
Also keep in mind that if you do any freelance or gig work while collecting unemployment, you need to report those earnings on your weekly claims. Even if it's just a one-time job, report it honestly.
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Emma Anderson
•What if I forget to report something small?
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CyberSamurai
•You can usually correct it on your next weekly claim, but it's better to be accurate from the start to avoid complications.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
The job search requirement is 3 contacts per week but they want quality over quantity. Applying to jobs you're actually qualified for looks better than just submitting random applications to meet the number.
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Emma Anderson
•Do they actually check up on the job search activities you log?
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Zoe Alexopoulos
•They can audit your job search log at any time, so keep detailed records and be honest about your activities.
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