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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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I wish I had known about services like Claimyr earlier. Spent so many hours trying to call Washington ESD with questions about my benefit timeline. Would have saved me a lot of stress to just pay someone to get through for me.
Yeah it's definitely worth it when you need answers fast. I probably wasted 20+ hours trying to call myself before I found them.
Same here! Live and learn I guess. At least now I know for the future.
Thanks everyone for all this info! I feel much more prepared now knowing I have 26 weeks and understanding how it all works. Time to get serious about this job search.
Good luck with your search! Just remember to stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Will do! This thread has been super helpful. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences.
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For anyone still confused about their specific situation, I'd recommend calling Washington ESD directly. I used that Claimyr service and was able to get all my questions answered about my remaining benefit weeks.
How much does Claimyr cost? I'm already tight on money with unemployment.
I don't want to quote prices since they might change, but it was worth it for me to get clarity on my benefit timeline. Check claimyr.com for current info.
Bottom line for the original poster: you have 26 weeks total from when your claim started. If you're at week 15, you have 11 weeks left maximum. Use that time wisely!
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. Going to check my claim start date and count backwards to see exactly where I stand.
Good luck with your job search! Don't let the time pressure stress you out too much, but definitely use it as motivation to stay active in your search.
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Whatever you do, don't schedule anything important right after your hearing. Even if it ends quickly, you'll probably need some time to process what happened and maybe make some follow-up calls.
That's really good advice. I was thinking about scheduling other appointments that day but maybe I shouldn't.
Yeah I made that mistake once and was completely unfocused for the rest of the day
One last thing - bring water and maybe a snack if it's in person. Longer hearings can be physically draining too, especially if you haven't eaten. Phone hearings are easier in that respect since you can have whatever you need nearby.
Good luck with your hearing! Hope it goes smoothly and doesn't take too long.
You've got this! Just be honest and stick to the facts. The truth usually comes out in these hearings.
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For what it's worth, Washington's unemployment benefits are pretty generous compared to a lot of other states. The maximum of $999/week is solid, and 26 weeks is standard duration for most states.
That's reassuring. Hopefully I never need to use it but good to know it's there.
Definitely better than some states where the max is like $400/week. Washington takes care of its unemployed workers relatively well.
Just remember that getting approved for benefits is only half the battle. You have to file your weekly claims every week, report any earnings, and keep up with job search requirements. Miss any of that and your benefits can get suspended.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info. This thread answered way more questions than I expected!
Good luck with whatever situation you're dealing with. The system can be confusing but the benefits really do help when you need them.
Dominic Green
I went through something similar with a restaurant job. Manager told Washington ESD I was fired for attendance when I was actually laid off due to slow business. Took 2 months to get it sorted out but I eventually got all my back pay. The key was having documentation and not giving up on the appeal process.
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Noah Ali
•This gives me hope! I was starting to think I'd never get benefits. Did you have to go to a hearing or was it resolved just with documents?
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Dominic Green
•I had a phone hearing. The employer didn't even show up so I just explained my side to the judge and provided my evidence. Won the appeal easily once I could actually tell my story.
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Hannah Flores
Bottom line - don't let them steamroll you. Appeal the decision, gather your evidence, and keep filing weekly claims. Washington ESD makes it hard on purpose hoping people will give up. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with these government agencies.
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Noah Ali
•Thank you everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I'm going to file my appeal today and start documenting everything properly. This forum has been more helpful than anything I could find on the Washington ESD website!
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Kayla Jacobson
•Good luck! Keep us posted on how the appeal goes. Stories like yours help other people know they're not alone in dealing with this broken system.
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