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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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honestly just apply online today and dont overthink it. you can always call later if you have questions but at least get your claim in the system. the longer you wait the longer it takes to start getting benefits
You're right, I need to stop procrastinating and just do it. Thanks for the push!
Good luck OP! This thread has been super helpful - I'm bookmarking it in case I ever need to file for unemployment. Hope your claim goes through smoothly and you're back on your feet soon.
Thanks everyone! I'm going to file my claim this afternoon. Really appreciate all the advice and support from this community.
Feel free to come back and ask questions if you run into any issues. We're all here to help each other navigate this stuff.
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Keep us posted on how it goes! Always curious to hear about other gig workers' experiences with the unemployment process.
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share in a few weeks.
This thread is super helpful. I drive for multiple apps and had no idea unemployment was even possible. Definitely filing if my earnings don't pick up soon.
Same situation here with multiple apps. Good to know we have options when things get slow.
Just make sure to include earnings from all gig platforms when you calculate your base period wages.
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keep us updated on how it goes! these denial situations help other people understand what to watch out for
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share in a few weeks.
This thread should be pinned or something. Denial reasons are one of the most confusing parts of the whole unemployment process and Washington ESD doesn't explain things clearly in their letters.
Agreed. The lack of clear communication from ESD creates so much unnecessary stress and confusion.
Exactly! A simple checklist of what they're looking for would save everyone so much time and anxiety.
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The appeals process saved my butt last year. I was denied initially but won on appeal. Definitely worth fighting if you think the denial was wrong. Don't give up!
That's encouraging to hear! How long did it take to get your back pay after you won?
About 2 weeks after the decision. They deposited all the back pay at once, which was a huge relief.
Final thought - even if you're not sure you have a strong case, it's often worth appealing anyway. The worst thing that happens is they uphold the original decision, but you might be surprised and win.
You're right. I have nothing to lose by trying. Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement!
Exactly! And sometimes the employer doesn't even show up to contest it, which makes it much easier to win.
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Let us know how it goes! Always curious to hear about other people's experiences with the system.
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NebulaNomad
•Will do! I'll update this thread once I hear back from them.
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GalacticGuardian
Just saw this thread and wanted to add - don't be discouraged if your first attempt to call Washington ESD doesn't work. I tried for literally weeks before I discovered Claimyr and finally got through to resolve my adjudication issue. Sometimes you just need that extra help navigating their phone system.
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NebulaNomad
•Seems like that service gets mentioned a lot. Must really work well for people.
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GalacticGuardian
•It does. I was skeptical at first but when you're desperate to talk to someone and can't get through any other way, it's worth trying.
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