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I found another service that helped me when I couldn't reach Washington ESD - it's called Claimyr and they actually got me through to someone who could help with my adjudication issue. Their website is claimyr.com if you need to reach an actual person.
Thanks for the tip! I'll bookmark that in case I run into problems.
I used them too when I had an overpayment issue. Much easier than trying to get through on your own.
Good luck with your claim! It's stressful at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job searches, it becomes pretty automatic.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about applying now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to come back if you have more questions during the process.
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The bottom line is be completely honest and report everything. It's better to lose some benefits temporarily than to deal with fraud allegations later. Washington ESD takes unreported work very seriously.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about working part-time while on unemployment now.
Good luck! Just remember to file your weekly claims on time and report accurately. You'll be fine.
For anyone still having trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone, I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked. Got through to an agent in about 10 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call.
That's good to hear! I might need to use that if I have more questions about my specific situation.
Same here. The regular phone system is basically useless with how busy they are.
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My advice: file early, be patient with the system, and keep applying for jobs while you wait. The whole process takes longer than you'd expect even when everything goes smoothly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared now.
One last thing - if your employer contests your claim (which sometimes happens with layoffs), be prepared to provide documentation about your job separation. Keep any layoff notices or emails about the reduction in force.
I'll definitely save all the paperwork from my layoff. Better to have it and not need it than the other way around.
Exactly. Documentation is your friend when dealing with Washington ESD.
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Good luck with your appeal! It sounds like you have a strong case since you have the documentation showing you were laid off. Washington ESD makes mistakes sometimes but they're usually willing to correct them when presented with the right evidence.
Thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about writing my appeal letter now.
You're welcome! Remember to send it certified mail and keep filing your weekly claims. With good documentation like yours, appeals usually work out well.
Just to recap the key points for anyone else reading this: 1) Include your claim number and determination date, 2) Be specific about why you disagree, 3) Include supporting documents, 4) Send certified mail, 5) Keep filing weekly claims, 6) Sign and date your letter. Following these steps should give you the best chance of success with Washington ESD.
Perfect summary! I'm going to save this for reference when I write my letter this weekend.
That's a great checklist. Those are definitely the most important things to remember for a Washington ESD appeal.
Javier Cruz
Just wanted to add that if you worked in multiple states, you might need to file an interstate claim. Makes the calculation more complicated but Washington ESD can handle it.
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Mei Wong
•Fortunately I've only worked in Washington so that won't be an issue for me.
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Emma Thompson
•I had to do an interstate claim - it took longer to process but the benefit calculation was still pretty straightforward once they got all the wage information.
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Malik Jackson
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website for understanding how benefit amounts work.
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Mei Wong
•Agreed! I feel much more prepared now if I do end up needing to file for unemployment.
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QuantumQuasar
•Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but having the right information makes it much more manageable.
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