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For what it's worth, once you get your first payment the rest usually come pretty regularly as long as you keep filing weekly and meeting requirements. The first one is always the most stressful.
That's reassuring. Looking forward to getting past this first hurdle.
yeah, it gets more routine after the first few weeks
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I'm still confused about the base period thing. My claim says I don't have enough earnings but I definitely worked enough hours. Can someone explain this better?
Oh that explains it! I started my job in November 2024 so most of my earnings weren't in the base period. Is there anything I can do?
You might qualify for an alternate base period that uses more recent quarters. Call Washington ESD to ask about it - or use a service like Claimyr to get through faster.
The online benefit calculator on the Washington ESD website is pretty accurate if you input your quarterly earnings correctly. It'll give you an estimate before you even file your claim.
Where do I find my quarterly earnings? I don't have my tax forms yet.
Check your pay stubs or ask your employer for a wage statement. You can also sometimes find quarterly earnings on your online payroll account if your company uses one.
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just filed last week and still waiting, no word yet but keeping my fingers crossed
Hope yours goes through quickly! Let me know how it goes.
will do, good luck with yours too
Final advice: be patient but persistent. The system works but it takes time. Don't panic if you don't hear anything for a week or two, but do follow up if it's been longer than that.
Thanks for all the help everyone. I'll post an update once I hear something back from Washington ESD.
Please do! It helps others to know real timelines from recent experiences.
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I used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD about a different issue and it actually worked. The agent I spoke with was knowledgeable about these complex eligibility questions. Might be worth trying for anyone who needs specific guidance about their workers comp/UI situation.
That's encouraging to hear. I'm definitely going to give it a try since the regular phone system is useless.
Yeah, it's frustrating that you have to use a third-party service to reach your own state agency, but at least it works.
Bottom line seems to be that you need to be medically cleared for work AND actively job searching to qualify for UI. If you're still on workers comp, you're probably not meeting those requirements. The transition period after workers comp ends might be your best bet.
Thanks everyone for all the input. Sounds like I need to focus on my medical recovery first and then plan for the transition to job searching when I'm cleared for work.
That's probably the smart approach. Make sure you have all your documentation ready for when you do transition.
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The key thing is to be completely honest on your application and weekly claims. Most disqualifications happen because people try to hide something or don't understand the rules. When in doubt, call and ask - which is where services like Claimyr can help since the regular phone lines are impossible to get through.
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Keisha Taylor
•This has been really helpful. I feel like I have a better understanding now of what to avoid.
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Carmen Vega
•Same here. I was worried about nothing apparently. My situation should qualify fine.
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Andre Rousseau
Just remember that even if you get disqualified initially, you can often appeal if you think it was wrong. The appeals process exists for a reason and sometimes the initial determination is based on incomplete information.
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Zoe Stavros
•How do you start an appeal? Is there a time limit?
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Andre Rousseau
•You have 30 days from the date of the determination letter to file an appeal. There's a form you can submit online or by mail.
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