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The key thing is that Washington ESD determines eligibility, not your employer. Even if your employer contests (which is rare for legitimate layoffs), ESD makes the final decision based on the facts.
Good to know ESD has the final say. Makes the process feel more fair and independent.
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One last thing - even if you qualify for unemployment after quitting, most employers will fight it because it affects their unemployment tax rate. Be prepared for them to contest your claim and have all your evidence ready.
Good to know. My employer definitely seems like the type who would contest it just to be difficult.
That's pretty common unfortunately. But if you have legitimate good cause and proper documentation, you should be fine even if they contest it.
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Just want to echo what others said about filing that first Sunday after your layoff. Don't wait thinking you might find a job quickly - you can always stop filing weekly claims if you get hired, but you can't go back in time to start your benefit year earlier.
That makes sense. Better to have the safety net in place even if I don't end up needing it for long.
Exactly. I waited two weeks thinking I'd find something fast and ended up regretting it when my job search took 4 months.
One more thing - if you have any questions about whether you qualify or how much you'll get, Washington ESD has a benefit calculator on their website. It's not 100% accurate but gives you a rough idea of your weekly benefit amount.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck with everything! The whole process is less scary once you get started.
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Just remember to keep filing your weekly claims even after exhaustion if you think you might qualify for EB or a new claim. Don't let there be any gaps in your filing.
Good reminder. I was wondering about that - whether I should keep filing even with a zero balance.
Definitely keep filing. If benefits become available later, you don't want any missed weeks that you can't get paid for.
This whole experience has taught me to never take steady employment for granted. Being unemployed long-term is way harder than I ever imagined, both financially and mentally.
The mental health aspect doesn't get talked about enough. It's isolating and demoralizing.
Have you looked into any mental health resources? Some are available on a sliding scale or free.
Nia Jackson
Been there! My claim took 5 weeks but once it was approved I got all the back payments at once. The key is to stay on top of your weekly claims and don't miss any weeks even while you're waiting. Washington ESD won't pay for weeks you didn't file for.
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NebulaNova
•This is so important! I made the mistake of not filing for two weeks early on because I thought I had to wait for approval first. Lost out on those payments completely.
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Connor Murphy
•Good thing I've been filing every week then. It's annoying to file when nothing is happening but sounds like it's necessary.
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Mateo Hernandez
From my experience, if it's been over 4 weeks you should definitely try to contact Washington ESD to check on the status. Sometimes claims get stuck for silly reasons like a missing signature or a form that didn't get processed properly.
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Aisha Khan
•Exactly! My claim was held up for an extra 2 weeks because they needed me to verify my identity and I never got the notice. Once I called and found out, it was resolved within a day.
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Connor Murphy
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