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I used Claimyr last month when I needed to get through to Washington ESD about a benefit year ending issue. Worked great - they called me back within a few hours and had me connected to an agent. Much better than the endless hold times I was experiencing before.
This has been really informative! I had no idea you could work part-time and still get unemployment benefits. Going to start looking for some small jobs to help make ends meet while I search for full-time work.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been really educational. I feel like I understand the requirements much better now.
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: Washington ESD looks at your total earnings during a base period (usually 4 quarters), you need at least $3,850 and wages in 2+ quarters, and there's no minimum time at any single employer. The key is having enough total work history, not length at one job.
This thread has been super helpful. I was about to give up on filing my claim but now I have a bunch of things to try. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
One more tip - if you're still having trouble, try using your phone's browser instead of a computer. Sometimes the mobile version of the site works better. I've heard of people successfully filing their claims using their smartphone when their computer wouldn't work.
PrinceJoe
One more thing - if you're on standby with your employer, the weekly claim process is a bit different. You don't need to do job searches but you still need to report if your employer offered you any work that week.
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Kylo Ren
•I'm not on standby but good to know for others who might be reading this.
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Brooklyn Knight
•Yeah standby is nice because no job search requirements but you're at the mercy of when your employer calls you back.
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Owen Devar
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing my weekly claims now. This community is great.
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Kylo Ren
•Agreed! Everyone has been so helpful. I was really stressed about this earlier but now I know what to do.
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Daniel Rivera
•thats what this forum is for, helping each other navigate this confusing system
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