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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.
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Just want to add that if you're trying to understand how your personal situation factors into these statistics, sometimes the best approach is to contact Washington ESD directly. I know their phone system is horrible but services like Claimyr can help you actually reach someone who can explain how your claim status affects their reporting.
I've heard Claimyr mentioned a few times in this thread. Is it actually worth using or just another way to spend money on something ESD should provide for free?
I mean, ideally ESD would have a functional phone system, but when you need answers and can't get through after dozens of attempts, it becomes worth it. Helped me resolve my adjudication issue much faster.
Bottom line: there are multiple ways to measure unemployment and they all tell slightly different stories. Washington ESD administrative data, BLS survey data, and local economic indicators each capture different aspects of the employment situation. Understanding which statistic answers which question helps make sense of what can seem like contradictory numbers.
Same here. I was getting so frustrated trying to figure out where I fit in all the statistics, but now I see they're measuring different things entirely.
Glad it helped! It's definitely not intuitive and I think a lot of people get confused by the different measurements.
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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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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.
Ana Rusula
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.
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Fidel Carson
•Yeah I know someone who forgot to file for 3 weeks and lost all that money, can't get it back
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Isaiah Sanders
•The weekly claims are due by midnight on the Sunday of each week, don't wait until Monday
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Xan Dae
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.
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Thais Soares
•Keep us posted on how it goes, always helpful to hear about others' experiences
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•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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