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One more tip - if you do get approved, make sure you understand the job search requirements. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and you have to keep detailed records. Missing this requirement can get your benefits stopped.
What counts as a job search activity?
Applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, some online training courses. Check the Washington ESD website for the full list.
Last thing - when you file, make sure you have all your employment info ready (dates worked, wages, reason for separation). The application will ask for specific details and it's easier if you have everything organized beforehand.
Good thinking. I'll gather all my pay stubs and employment paperwork before I start the application.
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Bottom line - file immediately, be honest about everything, and don't let anyone scare you out of applying. Even if there are complications, you can't get benefits if you don't apply in the first place.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to file tonight and deal with whatever comes up. Thanks everyone!
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I had a weird situation where I thought I was done at 26 weeks but then Washington ESD said I had additional weeks available due to some calculation error. Anyone else experience something like that?
That can happen if there was an error in your initial monetary determination. Washington ESD sometimes has to recalculate benefits if they discover additional wages in your base period.
That might be what happened. I had worked for two different companies and maybe they didn't catch all my wages initially.
Bottom line: 26 weeks is the standard maximum, use them wisely, keep detailed job search records, and don't panic if you haven't found something by week 20. But definitely have a backup plan ready.
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26 weeks goes by faster than you think. Use the time wisely - not just for job searching but maybe taking care of stuff you couldn't do while working full time.
Good point! I've been meaning to get some health checkups done anyway.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum, file weekly claims, keep looking for work, and don't stress too much about the system. It works, just takes some getting used to.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feeling much more confident about the process now.
You're welcome! We've all been there. Good luck with the job search!
Ravi Patel
The key thing to remember is that being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits. Washington ESD has to determine if it was for misconduct or just because you weren't a good fit for the job. Attendance issues without deliberate violation of policy often don't count as misconduct.
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Ava Williams
•That's reassuring. I really did try to follow the attendance policy as best I could given my circumstances.
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Ravi Patel
•Exactly - Washington ESD will consider whether you made good faith efforts to comply with company policies. Having legitimate reasons for absences definitely helps your case.
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Astrid Bergström
One more thing - make sure you file your weekly claims even while your initial claim is being adjudicated. You won't get paid until it's resolved, but you need to keep filing to maintain your claim.
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Ava Williams
•Good to know! I was wondering about that. So I should file weekly claims starting this week even though I haven't heard back about my initial application?
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Astrid Bergström
•Yes, exactly. Keep filing every week or you might miss out on benefits for those weeks even if you get approved later.
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