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- Redial until on hold
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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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One last thing - if you're coming from another state, make sure to close out any claims there before filing with Washington ESD. You can only have one active unemployment claim at a time, but it's all still handled through state agencies, not federal ones.
Good to know! I'm a Washington resident so not an issue for me, but good info for others.
Yeah, interstate claims can get complicated but Washington ESD can help with that process too.
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I tried that Claimyr thing too after seeing it mentioned here. Worked great for getting through to ask about my adjudication issue. Way better than the endless busy signals I was getting before.
OK you've convinced me. Three people now saying it works. I'm going to check out that demo video and probably give it a try.
Yeah it's worth it just for the peace of mind of knowing you'll actually get to talk to someone instead of wasting hours calling.
Thanks for all the info everyone. This has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website FAQ section. At least now I know what to expect when I file my claim.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you have more questions once you start the claims process. Lots of helpful people here.
Will do. This community seems really supportive compared to some other forums I've looked at.
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Honestly the hardest part for me wasn't filing the initial claim, it was remembering to file the weekly claims every single week. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar because missing even one week can mess things up.
I do mine every Sunday morning. The system is usually less busy then and it's a good way to start the week with that task done.
I set a recurring alarm for Sunday at 9am. After a few weeks it becomes routine.
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This has been really helpful! I had no idea the calculation was so specific. I always wondered why my benefit amount seemed random.
Right? I wish they explained this stuff better when you first file your claim. Would save a lot of confusion.
They probably figure most people won't question it. But like others said, it's worth understanding in case there's an error.
One last tip - keep all your pay stubs and W-2s from your base period. If you ever need to dispute your benefit calculation, you'll need that documentation to prove your earnings.
Good advice. I'm definitely going to be more organized with my employment records going forward.
Yeah, I learned that the hard way when I had to appeal a benefit determination. Having your own records makes the process much smoother.
LilMama23
Just want to add that your benefit year starts when you first file, not when you actually start receiving payments. So if there's any delay in processing your claim, that doesn't extend your benefit year - the clock starts ticking from day one.
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Fatima Al-Rashid
•That's really important to know. I was wondering about that since my claim took a few weeks to get approved.
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KylieRose
•Yeah, delays in claim processing don't extend anything. If you have questions about your specific dates and remaining time, definitely try to get through to Washington ESD. Claimyr made that so much easier for me.
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Dmitri Volkov
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum, must be claimed within your 52-week benefit year, job search required throughout, and no extensions currently available. Keep track of your remaining weeks and plan accordingly.
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Fatima Al-Rashid
•Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about understanding the system now.
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Aaliyah Jackson
•Glad this helped! The Washington ESD system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it's much more manageable.
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