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Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication. Don't want to miss any weeks.
Yes, I've been keeping up with those. Just frustrating not getting paid while they review whatever they're reviewing.
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One more thing - if you end up needing to file a new claim later and had issues with your previous claim, that Claimyr service might be helpful for getting those resolved quickly with Washington ESD.
Yeah, dealing with Washington ESD phone system is nightmare fuel. Any service that can help with that is probably worth it.
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I was in almost the exact same situation - toxic manager, 8 months on the job, considering quitting. I ended up using Claimyr to talk to Washington ESD about my options before making the decision. Turned out I didn't have enough documentation for a good cause quit so I started keeping detailed records and eventually found a new job before I had to quit. Sometimes just knowing your options helps you make better decisions.
That's really helpful to know. I think I need to talk to Washington ESD directly about my specific situation before doing anything drastic.
Exactly. Every situation is different and they can give you guidance on what kind of evidence you'd need if you did decide to quit for good cause.
Bottom line - 8 months is plenty of work history for the monetary requirements, but quitting voluntarily is risky unless you have rock solid documentation of good cause. Talk to Washington ESD directly about your specific situation before making any decisions.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to start documenting everything and try to get through to Washington ESD to discuss my options before I make any big decisions.
Good plan. Better to be informed than sorry later.
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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.
That's reassuring. I really did try to follow the attendance policy as best I could given my circumstances.
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.
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.
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?
Yes, exactly. Keep filing every week or you might miss out on benefits for those weeks even if you get approved later.
Isabella Tucker
One more tip - if you're not sure about something, it's better to call and ask than to guess. Wrong information can delay your claim for weeks.
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Sophia Long
•Thanks everyone for all the help! This is way less intimidating now that I understand the process.
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Jayden Hill
Good luck OP! The system isn't perfect but it does work if you're persistent and follow the rules. Don't get discouraged if it takes a few weeks.
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Sophia Long
•Really appreciate all the support and advice from everyone here. Going to file my claim tonight!
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