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Just want to echo what others said about filing sooner rather than later. I waited 3 weeks after I lost my job thinking I'd find something quickly, and I basically lost 3 weeks of benefits. The waiting week was eliminated in Washington so you get paid starting with your first week of filing.
Good decision. Even if you find work quickly, at least you'll have the safety net in place.
Absolutely right about filing early. Your benefit year starts when you file, so any delay just costs you potential benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I'm going to gather my documents this weekend and file my claim on Monday. It sounds like with my income level I should qualify for a decent weekly amount that will help while I'm job searching. I'll definitely keep the Claimyr service in mind if I run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD.
You're making the right choice. Having that weekly benefit takes a lot of pressure off the job search.
Hope everything goes smoothly for you. Remember that Claimyr option if you need to talk to an agent quickly about anything.
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One thing to keep in mind - if your employer contests your claim (which they might), be prepared for the adjudication process to take longer. But don't let that discourage you from filing. You have nothing to lose by applying.
It varies. Some do it automatically, others only if they think they have a strong case for misconduct. Either way, the process is designed to be fair to both sides.
My employer contested mine but I still got approved. Washington ESD does their own investigation regardless of what the employer claims.
Just to echo what others have said - file immediately. The worst thing that can happen is they say no, but there's a good chance they'll approve you. Performance issues are usually not considered disqualifying misconduct in Washington state.
Thank you to everyone who responded. This has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. I'm filing first thing Monday morning.
Good for you! And remember, even if there are hiccups in the process, don't give up. The system is there to help people in situations like yours.
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Just wanted to confirm that the 26 weeks maximum is for regular unemployment. If there are any special programs or extensions due to economic conditions, those would be separate and additional.
Correct. The 26 weeks is the standard duration for regular UI benefits in Washington. Extended benefits only kick in during high unemployment periods, which we're not in right now.
Good to know. Hopefully I won't need anywhere near 26 weeks to find something new.
been trying to reach washington esd about my benefit amount for weeks now. calling first thing in the morning, during lunch, different days of the week. nothing works!
Same struggle here! I finally used Claimyr after someone on Reddit mentioned it. They called Washington ESD for me and got me connected to an agent who answered all my questions about the benefit calculation. Definitely recommend checking out their website - claimyr.com has all the info.
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Just to circle back on getting through to ESD if you need to - I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't reach them about my claim and it worked perfectly. Saved me probably 20+ hours of trying to call manually.
That's pretty impressive if it actually works. The ESD phone system has been a nightmare for years, not just during COVID.
Yeah, it's been a game changer for anyone who needs to actually talk to someone there. The regular phone lines are still basically unusable during peak times.
Final thought - when you present your findings, it might be worth contextualizing against teen unemployment during the 2008 recession to show how COVID compared to other major economic disruptions.
Excellent suggestion for historical context! That comparison would really help illustrate the magnitude of the COVID impact on teen employment. Thanks for all the helpful input everyone!
Nia Thompson
I used Claimyr when I had questions about my partial claim too. Really helped clarify some confusing stuff about how they calculate benefits when you're working reduced hours. Worth checking out if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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Mateo Rodriguez
•How quickly did they get you connected? I've been trying to call for weeks.
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Nia Thompson
•Maybe an hour or two? Way faster than trying to call on my own. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
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GalaxyGuardian
Just remember that partial unemployment is meant to be temporary assistance while you're looking for more work. It's not a long-term solution, but it can definitely help bridge the gap when your hours are cut.
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QuantumQuester
•Absolutely. I'm hoping this is just temporary until business picks up again at my job.
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