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Just remember that even if your claim gets approved, it might take a few weeks for the first payment to come through. Plan accordingly and don't expect money immediately.
How long is typical for first payment after approval?
Usually 1-2 weeks after your first weekly claim certification is processed
One last thing - keep copies of everything. Your termination paperwork, any emails about the safety complaint, your unemployment application, everything. You never know what you might need later if there are complications.
Good advice, I'll make sure to save everything. This has been really helpful, thank you everyone!
You're welcome! Feel free to update us on how it goes. We're all rooting for you.
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thanks for starting this thread, helped me realize my delay was normal too
Happy to help! That's what this community is for.
definitely, nice to know we're not alone dealing with this stuff
Final tip for anyone reading this later: if your payment is delayed more than 5 business days, definitely contact Washington ESD to check for issues. Normal processing shouldn't take that long.
Great advice to wrap up the thread. Thanks for all your help throughout this discussion!
Yeah this thread was super helpful. Glad we all got our payments eventually.
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The whole process is designed to be done online now, especially after COVID. Much more efficient than the old system. Just make sure you have a reliable internet connection and don't try to do it on your phone - the desktop version works much better.
I did my initial application on my phone and it was a pain. Desktop is definitely the way to go.
The mobile version has gotten better but still not as good as using a computer.
One more thing - after you file online, you should get an email confirmation. If you don't see it within an hour or so, check your spam folder. Sometimes those emails get filtered out.
Mine went to spam the first time! Good catch.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to file online today. This has been super helpful.
Oliver Schulz
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.
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Natasha Orlova
•This is a great summary. I'm saving this comment for reference.
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Javier Cruz
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.
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Liam Sullivan
•Will do! Filing the appeal online today. Thanks everyone for the advice - feeling much more confident about this now.
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