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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.
exactly, and make sure you're doing your work search activities too. they can audit that stuff retroactively
Good point, I need to make sure I'm documenting everything properly just in case.
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.
Thanks, I needed to hear that. Just hard not to worry when you don't know what's happening behind the scenes.
Totally understandable. The lack of transparency is the worst part of the whole unemployment system.
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Also worth mentioning - if you're on standby with your employer (like seasonal work), you might have different rules about benefit duration and job search requirements. Make sure you understand which type of unemployment claim you have.
Mine is regular unemployment since I was permanently laid off, not seasonal or standby.
Good clarification. Standby claims have their own set of rules and requirements that are quite different from regular UI claims.
Just to summarize for the original poster - you get 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits in Washington state. Your benefit year lasts 52 weeks from when it was established, giving you time to use those 26 weeks. Extended benefits may become available during high unemployment periods, but don't count on them. Keep filing weekly claims and meeting job search requirements throughout.
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been really helpful in understanding how it all works.
Glad we could help clear things up. Washington ESD's website has good info too, but sometimes it's nice to hear from real people who've been through the process.
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The fact that it was 60+ hours per week works in your favor. That's excessive by any reasonable standard, especially with only two weeks notice. Washington ESD recognizes that employees have legitimate work-life balance needs. File your claim and prepare your documentation for the adjudication process.
60+ hours did seem crazy to me. I'm glad others think so too.
Definitely excessive. Most labor attorneys would say that's an unreasonable change to working conditions, especially without proper notice or accommodation for existing obligations.
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Thanks everyone for clarifying this. I was also confused and this thread answered my questions too.
Glad I'm not the only one who was confused about this!
Bottom line: Washington state eliminated the waiting week permanently. File your weekly claims and you should get paid for your first eligible week. If you need to talk to Washington ESD and can't get through, there are services like Claimyr that can help.
Perfect. This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thank you all!
Happy to help. Good luck with your claim!
Lucas Lindsey
Don't forget that you have a limited time to file your appeal - I think it's 30 days from the date of your determination letter. Don't wait too long to decide. Even if you're not sure about your chances, it's usually worth appealing if you think you had good cause to quit.
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Justin Chang
•Good point about the deadline. My letter is dated last week so I still have time. I think I'm going to file the appeal and see what happens.
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Sophie Duck
•Smart choice. The worst they can do is uphold the original decision, but if you win you'll get backpay for all the weeks you were denied. That could be substantial money.
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Austin Leonard
I used that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier when I needed help with my overpayment issue. It really does work for getting through to Washington ESD when you need to talk to an actual person about your case. Sometimes you just need clarification that you can't get from the website.
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Justin Chang
•I might try that if I need more information for my appeal. The determination letter is pretty vague about exactly what they want to see as evidence.
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