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Honestly, the qualification requirements aren't that complicated once you break them down. Work history, earnings, separation reason, and ongoing availability. If you check those boxes, you should be fine. The bigger challenge is usually dealing with the system once you're approved!
So true. Getting approved is one thing, but then you have to navigate all the weekly reporting and job search requirements.
I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. First step is just getting my claim filed and approved.
I had to use Claimyr twice during my claim - once for initial questions and once when my claim went into adjudication for weeks. Both times they got me through to someone who could actually help. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to avoid the endless phone tag with Washington ESD.
I might look into that if I run into issues. Calling government agencies is always such a nightmare.
Yeah, Washington ESD's phone system is particularly frustrating. At least with Claimyr you know you'll actually talk to someone.
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That's exactly the kind of thing I'm worried about. How do you know if your work history is accurate in their system?
You can see some of it when you file online, but talking to an agent is really the only way to make sure everything is correct and up to date.
Bottom line: it's not about months worked, it's about meeting the earnings requirements during the base period. As long as you earned enough money and have wages in at least two quarters, you should be good to file a claim.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for helping me understand this better. Time to dig up my pay stubs and do some math.
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The good news is that Washington state has some of the higher unemployment benefits in the country. The $999 maximum is pretty generous compared to other states.
That's reassuring! I was worried it wouldn't be enough to cover my mortgage and bills.
It helps, but definitely start your job search right away. 26 weeks goes by faster than you think.
Final tip - keep all your pay stubs and tax documents from the last 18 months. If Washington ESD needs to verify your wages or if there are any discrepancies, having those documents ready will speed up the process.
Great advice, I'll start gathering those documents now just in case. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
No problem! Good luck with everything, hopefully you won't need to file at all.
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One last thought: if you run into any issues with your claim after filing, that Claimyr service people mentioned might be helpful. I used it when my claim got stuck in adjudication and it really helped speed things up. The video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works.
I'll keep that in mind in case I need help reaching Washington ESD later in the process. Thanks for the recommendation.
Good to have options when dealing with Washington ESD. Their phone system can be really frustrating when you need help.
Sebastián Stevens
Pro tip: if you're ever unsure about how to answer these weekly claim questions, you can call the Washington ESD customer service line. Though good luck getting through without help - that's why services like Claimyr exist.
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Bethany Groves
•I've tried calling Washington ESD so many times and either get busy signals or get hung up on after waiting for an hour.
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KingKongZilla
•That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Sometimes you need to talk to an actual person to understand these forms properly.
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Rebecca Johnston
Bottom line: 'Not adversely affected' = you were able and available for work that week. 'Adversely affected' = something prevented you from being able to accept work. Keep it simple and answer based on your actual situation.
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Makayla Shoemaker
•Perfect summary! Thank you everyone for explaining this. I feel much more confident filling out my weekly claim now.
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Nathan Dell
•Glad this thread helped! These Washington ESD forms can be so confusing at first.
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