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This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and didn't realize there were so many potential causes for payment delays. Going to check all these things in my account.
Glad it's helping you too! I feel like I have a much better understanding of what might be going wrong now.
These kinds of threads are why I love this community. So much shared knowledge and support.
Final update from me - if anyone is still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. I've used them three times now and every time I get connected to an agent within minutes instead of hours. Check out their demo video to see how it works.
Thanks for all your help in this thread! I'm going to try the suggestions here first and then maybe try Claimyr if I still can't get answers.
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Good info here. I always wondered why unemployment benefits didn't seem to be affected by federal government shutdowns like other programs. Makes sense that it's funded differently.
Exactly! UI benefits continue during federal shutdowns because they're not funded through annual congressional appropriations like many other programs.
Well this has been educational. Now I just need to figure out how to get my adjudication resolved so I can actually get some benefits. Washington ESD has been sitting on my claim for almost a month.
That's exactly when I used Claimyr - when my adjudication was taking forever. They helped me get through to find out what was holding it up.
Alright I'm convinced, I'll give it a try. This waiting around is killing me financially.
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Just to be clear for anyone reading this - you can appeal Washington ESD decisions for reasons like: wrong separation reason reported by employer, employer retaliation, constructive dismissal (forced to quit), medical issues that prevented work, domestic violence situations, or if you quit for good cause. The key is having documentation.
This is a great summary. I'm saving this comment for reference.
Update us on how your appeal goes! I think with that budget cut email evidence you should have a strong case. Washington ESD appeals are intimidating but they're there to protect workers from exactly this kind of employer misreporting.
Will do! Filing the appeal online today. Thanks everyone for the advice - feeling much more confident about this now.
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For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD - I had success with Claimyr too. The video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ explains it well. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things resolved.
That's now three people recommending it. I'm convinced - going to try it first thing Monday morning.
Good luck! Hope you get your claim sorted out quickly. The waiting is the worst part.
FINAL UPDATE: Got my claim approved! Turns out it was just a documentation issue like others mentioned. First payment should hit my account within a few days. Thanks everyone for the advice and support.
At least something worked out. Still think the whole system needs fixing but glad you got your benefits.
Awesome news! See how much easier it is once you can actually talk to someone at Washington ESD?
Manny Lark
Just want to add that the unemployment definition can get tricky with contract work or gig economy jobs. Washington ESD has specific rules for those situations too.
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Rita Jacobs
•Yeah, I do some freelance work on the side. Does that affect my unemployment status?
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Manny Lark
•You'll need to report all earnings, but it doesn't necessarily disqualify you from partial benefits as long as you're still seeking regular employment.
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Khalid Howes
Thanks everyone for all the explanations. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. The Washington ESD definition seemed scary at first but it's actually pretty straightforward once you break it down.
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Sasha Reese
•Glad we could help! The important thing is that you understand your situation qualifies. Don't hesitate to file.
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Christian Burns
•Agreed, this thread was super helpful. Going to start my claim application today.
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