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- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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One more tip - if you start a new job, make sure you report it immediately even if you haven't gotten your first paycheck yet. They want to know about work when it starts, not when you get paid.
Good to know! I definitely wouldn't have thought of that timing difference.
Exactly right. Report work when performed, earnings when received. Two different reporting requirements.
honestly the whole system could be so much simpler but at least once you figure it out its not too bad. just wish they made the website more user friendly for first timers
Yeah the website is definitely not intuitive. This thread helped way more than any official documentation I found.
That's what community forums are for! Real people explaining real experiences.
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If you need to check on your adjudication status, that's another thing where talking to an actual Washington ESD agent can be really helpful. They can tell you exactly what's holding up your claim.
Yeah I might need to try that Claimyr thing you mentioned if this drags on much longer. Getting really anxious about paying bills.
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One more thing - make sure he's registered with WorkSourceWA and doing his job searches. Even if his claim is pending, he needs to meet all the requirements or they could deny him retroactively.
I know it's overwhelming but better to do everything right from the start than have to appeal later.
The WorkSourceWA registration is mandatory and they check it. Don't skip this step.
Bottom line: your brother needs to talk to an actual Washington ESD representative to find out what's holding up his claim. Everything else is just guessing. The phone system sucks but that's the reality.
You're right. I think we're going to try that Claimyr service to help him get through. Seems like multiple people here had success with it.
That's probably the most efficient approach at this point. Six weeks is too long to wait without answers.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses on this thread. Really appreciate the community support during what's been a stressful time. Will update when I hear back from Washington ESD!
Hoping for good news soon! This thread will help a lot of people in similar situations.
Keep us posted on the outcome. Success stories help encourage others going through the same process.
One last thought - if your claim does get approved but then later gets flagged for any reason, don't panic. Sometimes Washington ESD does random reviews or gets additional information. As long as you've been honest throughout the process, you should be fine.
Thanks for that heads up. I hadn't thought about the possibility of later reviews but good to know it can happen.
It's not super common but it does happen occasionally. Just stay consistent with your story and keep those records we talked about.
Sara Hellquiem
if anyone needs to talk to washington esd about eligibility timing or anything else, i had success with claimyr recently. way better than trying to call yourself and getting nowhere. they have that demo video too that shows exactly how it works
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Charlee Coleman
•I might try that if I run into issues. Nice to know there are options besides waiting on hold forever.
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Liv Park
Bottom line - file as soon as you're unemployed, understand there's a waiting week you won't get paid for, and make sure you meet the work and wage requirements. Everything else is just details that you'll figure out as you go through the process.
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Genevieve Cavalier
•Perfect summary, thank you everyone for all the helpful information!
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