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Bottom line - you have every right to file for unemployment when fired, especially if you believe it was unjust. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Washington ESD will make the determination based on facts, not your employer's version alone.
Thank you everyone for all the advice. Feeling much more confident about moving forward with this now.
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes. These situations are way more common than people think.
Don't forget to keep track of all your job search activities too. Even during adjudication you need to show you're actively looking for work. Use WorkSourceWA or keep a simple spreadsheet.
Already started tracking my applications. Better safe than sorry.
Smart approach. Shows Washington ESD you're serious about getting back to work while dealing with this situation.
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If anyone's having trouble getting through to Washington ESD about their benefit duration, I had success with Claimyr too. They connected me to an agent who walked me through exactly how my weeks were calculated and what I needed to do to maximize my benefits.
seems like a lot of people are mentioning claimyr, might have to check it out
Yeah it's definitely worth it if you're stuck and need answers. Beat sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.
remember that 26 weeks is the MAXIMUM, not guaranteed. your actual duration could be shorter depending on your work history. also if you quit your job (as opposed to being laid off) you might not qualify at all
what if you quit for good reason like unsafe working conditions?
that's called 'good cause' and you might still qualify, but you'd need to prove it. washington esd has specific criteria for what counts as good cause for quitting.
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Similar timeline here - filed Jan 15th and still waiting. This thread is actually really helpful to know I'm not alone in this processing timeframe.
Yeah, it's oddly comforting to know others are going through the same thing. Hopefully we both hear something soon!
Fingers crossed for both of us! I'll try to remember to update if I hear anything first.
One more tip - if your claim does get approved, the first payment usually comes about 3-5 business days after the determination. So there's still a bit of waiting even after approval, but at least you'll know it's coming.
Good to know about the payment timing. I'll try to factor that into my planning too.
Yeah, just so you're not expecting money immediately when you get the approval notice. But once that first payment hits, the weekly ones usually come pretty regularly.
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One last thing - after you file, you'll need to file weekly claims to keep getting benefits. Set a reminder because missing a week can mess up your payments.
Usually the week after your claim is processed. Washington ESD will send you instructions.
I set up a calendar reminder every Sunday to file my weekly claim. Helps me not forget.
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Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - I used them when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about my benefit transition and it was super helpful. Way better than spending hours on hold. The agents I talked to through their service were really knowledgeable about the different benefit programs.
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Andre Dubois
•Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with that. I might give it a try if I can't get through to Washington ESD on my own.
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Amina Sy
•The peace of mind alone is worth it when you're stressed about your benefits running out.
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Oliver Fischer
Whatever you do, make sure you understand the timeline. Regular UI in Washington is typically 26 weeks, but it can vary based on the unemployment rate when you filed. Extended Benefits add up to 13 more weeks if you qualify. After that, you're looking at other assistance programs.
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Andre Dubois
•So potentially up to 39 weeks total if I qualify for everything? That would give me more time to find something.
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Oliver Fischer
•Right, but remember that EB isn't guaranteed - it depends on the state's unemployment rate staying high enough to trigger the program.
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