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hope everything works out for you! unemployment can be stressful but at least the benefits help bridge the gap while job hunting
Update: I tried that Claimyr thing and actually got through to a Washington ESD agent today! They confirmed my claim status and explained what was causing the delay. Definitely worth using if you need to talk to someone.
The good news is once you see 'not disqualified' the hard part is over. Your claim is approved and you just need to wait for the payments to start processing. Keep filing weekly and you should be all set.
One thing to watch out for - even though there's no waiting week, if you have any issues with your claim it can take time to resolve. I had to use Claimyr to get through to someone about my job separation issue.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! Sounds like I should expect to get paid for my first week as long as everything goes smoothly with my claim.
If it helps, Washington ESD typically processes claims in the order they were received. So if you filed 10 days ago, you're probably getting close to being reviewed.
Hang in there! I was stressed about the same thing a few months ago and everything worked out fine. Got my first payment at the 3 week mark and all the back pay covered the waiting period.
Zainab Yusuf
The voluntary quit disqualification has exceptions for domestic violence, sexual harassment, and unsafe working conditions. You need documentation though.
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Yuki Yamamoto
•What kind of documentation would prove unsafe working conditions?
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Zainab Yusuf
•OSHA reports, safety complaints to management, photos of hazards, witness statements from coworkers. The more evidence the better.
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Connor O'Reilly
Bottom line - even if you get disqualified initially, don't give up. The appeal process exists for a reason and a lot of initial decisions get overturned if you have good evidence.
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Yuki Yamamoto
•Thanks everyone for all the detailed information. I feel much better prepared to file my claim and handle whatever comes next.
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Carmen Ruiz
•Good luck! Remember to document everything and don't be afraid to use services like Claimyr if you need help reaching ESD agents.
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