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final thought - if you do end up needing to file, gather all your employment records first. pay stubs, W-2s, employment dates, etc. makes the whole process smoother
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been really helpful for planning ahead.
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this has been super helpful, glad i found this thread before filing my own claim
That's what these forums are for! Everyone helping each other figure out the system.
definitely beats trying to decode the washington esd website on your own
ok so to summarize - minimum is $295, maximum is $999, most people get somewhere in between based on their wages, and you need at least $7000 in earnings during your base period to qualify. did i get that right?
That's correct! Plus you have to be unemployed through no fault of your own and meet all the other eligibility requirements.
cool thanks for confirming, this stuff is confusing but starting to make sense
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One more thing about the job search requirement - you can count improving your current employment situation as part of your job search. So if you're looking for additional part-time work or trying to get more hours at your current job, that counts toward your three weekly contacts.
That's really helpful! I was wondering how I'd manage to apply for three jobs every week while still working.
Yes, and don't forget you can also count things like attending job fairs or networking events as job search activities.
Thanks everyone for all this great information! I feel much more confident about applying now. It sounds like partial unemployment is exactly what I need to help with the reduced hours situation.
You're welcome! Good luck with your application. Remember to file as soon as possible since there's usually a waiting period.
Definitely apply soon. And if you run into any issues or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to ESD or use one of the services mentioned to get help.
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The Washington ESD phone system has been broken for years. It's not just you - thousands of people are dealing with the same impossible calling situation every day.
At least I know I'm not alone in this struggle. The system definitely needs to be fixed.
Just to wrap up with some final advice - keep documenting your call attempts in case you need to appeal any issues later. And definitely try that Claimyr service if you're getting nowhere with manual calling. The phone situation probably won't improve anytime soon unfortunately.
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and support. Going to try Claimyr and the other tips. Hopefully I'll get through soon!
Good luck! Hope you get your adjudication resolved quickly once you connect with an agent.
Carmen Sanchez
File now and don't stress too much about the attendance thing. Washington ESD sees these cases all the time and they understand that sometimes people have legitimate reasons for missing work. Your car breaking down isn't misconduct.
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Eduardo Silva
•Really appreciate everyone's help and advice. Feeling much more confident about this whole process now.
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Leila Haddad
•Good luck with your claim! Let us know how it goes.
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Andre Dupont
Just wanted to add that I also used Claimyr when I had issues getting through to Washington ESD about my claim status. Really saved me time and frustration when I needed to speak with an agent about my adjudication. The service at claimyr.com was worth it for me.
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Eduardo Silva
•Good to know there are options if I run into problems contacting them. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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