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Update us when you hear back! Always curious to hear how long it actually takes for people. Seems like there's a lot of variation in processing times.
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share soon.
If you do end up needing to call Washington ESD and want to avoid the hassle, I'd definitely recommend trying Claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it really saved me time and frustration when I needed to get through to them about my claim.
Thanks for the recommendation. If I don't hear anything by next week I'll probably give them a try.
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I used that Claimyr service mentioned earlier when I had questions about my standby claim. Really wish I had known about it sooner - would have saved me weeks of trying to get through on the phone. Definitely recommend if you need to talk to ESD directly about your misconduct case.
Seems like several people have had good experiences with that. I'll keep it in mind if I need to follow up with ESD directly.
Yeah, sometimes you really need to talk to a person to get clarity on your specific situation. The website can only tell you so much.
Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm in a similar situation (got fired for performance issues) and this thread has been super helpful for understanding how ESD handles these cases. Going to file my claim this week.
Glad it helped you too! Good luck with your claim. Sounds like we're both in situations where it's worth filing and seeing what happens.
Exactly! Worst case we get denied and appeal. Best case we get benefits while job hunting. Nothing to lose by trying.
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Remember that even after your 26 weeks are up, you might be able to file a new claim if you've worked enough since your last claim. Washington ESD looks at whether you have sufficient wages in a new base period.
So I could potentially get unemployment again later if I work for a while and then lose another job?
Yes, as long as you meet the wage and work requirements again. Each claim is evaluated separately based on your work history.
Just want to echo what others have said - don't wait to file! I waited two weeks thinking I'd find something quickly and lost out on those benefits forever. File immediately and you can always stop claiming if you find work right away.
That's exactly what I was thinking about doing. Glad I asked here first!
Yeah, there's literally no downside to filing right away. Better to have the benefits available and not need them than the other way around.
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honestly the hardest part is just getting started. once you submit that first application and get into the routine of filing weekly claims its pretty manageable. just dont procrastinate on applying - every week you wait is money you're losing
You're right, I need to stop overthinking it and just do it. Going to start gathering my documents tonight and apply tomorrow.
thats the spirit! you'll probably find its not as scary as it seems once you get into it
If your claim gets approved, your weekly benefit amount will be based on your earnings during your base year (usually the first 4 of the last 5 quarters). Washington ESD will calculate this automatically but it's good to understand how it works. Higher past earnings = higher weekly benefits, up to the state maximum.
Is there a way to estimate what my weekly benefit might be before I apply?
There are calculators online but they're just estimates. Washington ESD will give you the official amount in your determination letter after you apply.
Charlie Yang
If you're collecting unemployment, you also might be eligible for other assistance like food stamps (SNAP) or help with utilities. The income limits are pretty generous when you're only getting unemployment benefits.
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Grace Patel
•Yeah, definitely look into SNAP if you qualify. Every little bit helps when you're unemployed.
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Charlie Yang
•You can apply online through the DSHS website. It's a separate application from unemployment but the process is pretty straightforward.
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ApolloJackson
One more thing - if you get a job offer while collecting unemployment, you generally have to accept it if it's suitable work. They define suitable work based on your skills, experience, and how long you've been unemployed.
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ApolloJackson
•For the first few weeks, you can be more selective. But as time goes on, they expect you to accept jobs that pay less than your previous position. The exact criteria can be complicated.
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Isabella Russo
•This is another thing that might be worth calling Washington ESD about through that Claimyr service. They could explain the suitable work requirements for your specific situation.
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