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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 more thing - if you have questions about your specific benefit duration or how many weeks you have left, don't hesitate to contact Washington ESD directly. I used Claimyr to get through to them and they were able to pull up my exact benefit information and explain everything clearly.
Thanks for all this helpful information everyone! I feel much more informed about how the 26 week limit works now.
This has been really educational. I didn't realize there were so many details about the benefit duration rules.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular UI benefits in Washington, with ongoing requirements to maintain eligibility. Plan your job search accordingly and don't wait until the last minute to get serious about finding work!
Perfect summary! I'm going to start my job search right away and not waste any of those 26 weeks.
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I successfully appealed a misconduct disqualification last year. Key was having witnesses and documentation. The phone hearing took about 45 minutes but it was worth it to get my benefits restored.
How long did the whole appeal process take from start to finish?
About 6 weeks total. Filed the appeal within 30 days, got scheduled for a hearing about 4 weeks later, then got the decision a week after that.
Bottom line - don't assume you're automatically disqualified. Washington ESD makes mistakes all the time. If you think you have a valid claim, file it and appeal if necessary. Just make sure you understand the requirements and document everything.
Good luck! Remember to keep detailed records of everything, including your job search activities.
And don't be afraid to use services like Claimyr if you can't get through the regular phone system. Sometimes you need professional help navigating the bureaucracy.
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The whole system is a nightmare. Took me 2 months to get my first payment because they kept asking for more documentation.
That's terrifying. What kind of documentation did they want?
Proof of wages, ID verification, work authorization - basically everything twice. Have copies of everything ready.
Don't let these horror stories scare you. Most claims go through fine if you fill everything out correctly the first time. Just be thorough and honest.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week once you get approved, even if you haven't heard anything yet.
And keep track of your job search activities from day one. You'll need to report them later.
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Thanks for sharing your experience OP. I'm in a similar situation with my photography business being slow this winter. Going to look into whether my summer job at a wedding venue would qualify me.
Definitely worth checking! The seasonal nature of both our businesses makes it even more important to know all your options.
Wedding industry is tough in winter. Hope you can get some benefits to help tide you over until spring.
This has been really educational. I always thought UI was only for people who got laid off from regular jobs. The mixed employment situation is way more common than I realized.
A lot of people have multiple income streams these days - gig work, part-time jobs, small businesses. The unemployment system tries to account for that complexity, but it's not always clear how it works.
The key is talking to someone at ESD who can look at your specific situation. Every case is different based on your work history and wages.
Rosie Harper
Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what. That's the biggest mistake people make - they stop filing because they're not getting paid and then lose out on weeks of benefits.
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•exactly, and make sure you're doing your work search activities too. they can audit that stuff retroactively
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Louisa Ramirez
•Good point, I need to make sure I'm documenting everything properly just in case.
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Demi Hall
Two weeks feels like forever when bills are due but it's still within normal range. The system is slow but it usually works eventually. Try not to panic yet.
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Louisa Ramirez
•Thanks, I needed to hear that. Just hard not to worry when you don't know what's happening behind the scenes.
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Demi Hall
•Totally understandable. The lack of transparency is the worst part of the whole unemployment system.
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