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make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if they're stuck in adjudication. you don't want to miss any deadlines while waiting for the system to catch up
Good reminder. I've been keeping up with the weekly filings but worried about the delays.
that's the right approach. better to keep filing and sort out issues later than miss deadlines
This thread has been really helpful. I'm dealing with a similar situation and feel less alone knowing others are going through the same thing. The economic factors definitely explain why this is happening to so many people at once.
Glad it helped! It's been really valuable getting everyone's input and suggestions.
definitely going to try some of the solutions mentioned here. thanks everyone for sharing
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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked great. Got through to Washington ESD in about 15 minutes and was able to get my benefit amount question answered directly. Much better than the phone marathon I was expecting.
That's good to hear! I was skeptical but might give it a try if I run into issues.
Yeah I was skeptical too but when you're desperate to get answers it's worth trying. The video demo they have explains everything pretty clearly.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread! I learned more about unemployment benefit calculations in 20 minutes of reading than I did in hours of trying to navigate the Washington ESD website.
Totally agree! This community is amazing for getting real answers to these confusing government processes.
Forums like this are a lifesaver when you're trying to figure out unemployment stuff for the first time.
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One more thing - if you do file again, your benefit year will be different from your first claim. This means different base period wages and potentially a different weekly benefit amount. Just wanted to mention that so you're not surprised.
Would the new weekly amount be based on my higher wages from the recent job? That could actually work out better for me.
Possibly! Your new base period will include more recent wages, so if you were making more at your recent job, your weekly benefit could increase.
I've been through this exact situation. Filed in March, went back to work in June, now might need to file again in December. Called Washington ESD last week using that Claimyr thing to double-check my eligibility and they confirmed I'm good to go. No annual limits, just need to meet the wage requirements.
That's exactly my timeline! Good to know someone else has been through the same thing successfully.
Yeah, turns out it's more common than I thought. The agent said they see people file multiple times per year pretty regularly, especially in industries with high turnover.
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Just wanted to add that if you do get denied initially, don't give up! You have the right to appeal and lots of people win on appeal even if they lose the first determination. I had to go through 2 levels of appeals but eventually got my benefits.
It can take several months unfortunately. But you get backpay for the whole period if you win, so it's worth fighting for if you believe you're eligible.
The appeal hearing is usually by phone and you can have a lawyer or advocate help you if needed. Don't try to navigate it alone if it gets to that point.
One more thing - if you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD for updates on your claim, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Really saved me time and frustration trying to reach an agent.
I might have to try that if I can't get through the normal way. The thought of sitting on hold for hours is giving me anxiety.
Same here, I used Claimyr when I needed to check on my adjudication status. Much easier than the regular phone system.
Eva St. Cyr
One last thing - if your employer contests your claim (which they might to avoid higher unemployment taxes), don't panic. Contest cases are very common and many people still get approved. Just make sure you respond to any requests for information from Washington ESD promptly.
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Chloe Zhang
•I'm prepared for them to contest it since they probably don't want their rates to go up. I'll make sure to respond quickly to anything Washington ESD sends me.
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Eva St. Cyr
•That's the right attitude. Stay on top of all communications and you should be fine.
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Fiona Sand
Best of luck! The whole process can be stressful but Washington ESD is generally fair about approving benefits for people who were fired without committing actual misconduct. Hang in there and don't let your former employer intimidate you.
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Chloe Zhang
•Thanks for all the encouragement. This thread has been incredibly helpful and I feel much better about the whole situation now.
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