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Just want to echo what others have said - definitely file. I was fired for 'attitude problems' (aka standing up for myself) and got approved after a brief adjudication period. Washington ESD really does try to be fair about these things. Don't let your former employer scare you away from benefits you've earned.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It really helps to hear success stories like this.
Same here - got fired for 'not being a good fit' which was basically code for not putting up with their toxic management. Still got approved.
One more thing - if your claim does go to adjudication (which it might since you were terminated), that doesn't mean you're denied. It just means they need to investigate the circumstances. Try to be patient during this process even though I know it's stressful. Most performance-related terminations get approved eventually.
It varies a lot - anywhere from 2-8 weeks depending on how complex the case is and how busy they are. If you need to talk to them about your case, that Claimyr thing people mentioned might help you get through faster.
Yeah I tried Claimyr when I was stuck in adjudication and it actually helped me get answers. Beats sitting on hold for hours every day.
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Does Washington ESD automatically check if alternate base period would give you higher benefits, or do you have to specifically request it?
That seems unfair. A lot of people probably don't even know this option exists.
Yeah the whole system assumes you know all these rules already. I only found out about alternate base period by accident when I was googling why my benefits were so low.
For anyone else confused about this - I made a spreadsheet of my wages by quarter and it really helped me figure out which base period would be better. Sometimes the standard base period is actually higher if you had a gap in employment recently.
That's a great idea! I should probably do the math before I request alternate base period.
Definitely worth checking both scenarios. In my case standard base period was better because I was unemployed for 6 weeks in late 2024 before getting my current job.
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Just want to emphasize again that everyone's situation is different. The benefit amount depends on your specific earnings history, and there can be complications if you have gaps in employment or worked in multiple states. When in doubt, it's worth getting clarification from Washington ESD directly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I'm feeling much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to keep track of all your job search activities and file those weekly claims.
Fatima Al-Qasimi
If you get stuck on any part of the application, the Washington ESD website has pretty good help sections. Don't guess on questions - it's better to look up the right answer.
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Zara Mirza
•Will do! I'd rather take my time and get it right the first time.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
•Exactly. Fixing mistakes later is much harder than doing it right initially.
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Dylan Cooper
Last thing - if you end up needing to appeal anything or have complex issues, don't be afraid to get help. The system can be confusing and there's no shame in asking for assistance whether it's from Washington ESD directly or services like Claimyr that help you get through to them.
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Zara Mirza
•Hopefully I won't need to appeal anything, but good to know the option exists!
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Dylan Cooper
•Most claims go through fine, but it's good to know what resources are available just in case.
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