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Good luck getting through to them! I've been trying for three weeks. Might have to bite the bullet and use one of those callback services people mentioned.
Seriously, just try Claimyr. I know I mentioned it before but it really does work. You'll get your answers in one call instead of wasting weeks trying to get through.
Yeah I'm starting to think that might be my only option. The regular phone system is completely useless.
Just to summarize for the OP - there's no waiting period to reapply, but you need sufficient wages in your base period. If you're not sure if you qualify, try to get your wage information first before filing. And if you can't get through to Washington ESD, there are services that can help you connect.
Thanks for the summary! This has been really helpful. I think I'll try to get my wage information first before filing anything.
Smart approach. Better to be informed before you file than to deal with complications later.
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One last tip - if your earnings vary week to week (like if you work different hours), make sure you report the correct amount for each specific week. Don't average it out or anything like that.
Daniel White
•Got it - report exactly what I earned each individual week. Thanks for clarifying that!
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was confused about the same things. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Daniel White
•Glad it helped you too! This community is awesome for getting real-world advice.
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The waiting week can be confusing for first-time filers. You still need to file your weekly claim during the waiting week, but you won't receive benefits for that week unless you have a qualifying separation.
Eve Freeman
•So I file weekly claims starting immediately, but the first week I won't get paid?
Exactly. The waiting week is like a deductible - it's the first week of your claim period but you don't receive benefits for it under normal circumstances.
To summarize for the original poster: File your claim immediately, register with WorkSourceWA, start your job search right away, and be prepared to provide documentation about your separation and identity. The Washington ESD system will determine your eligibility based on your work history and the reason for separation.
Eve Freeman
•Thank you so much everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to reach out if you run into any issues with Washington ESD.
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Bottom line - performance terminations usually qualify for unemployment unless there was misconduct. File your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination rather than guessing.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to file my claim right now and keep all the documentation I have about the termination.
Smart move. Good luck with your claim and I hope the adjudication process goes smoothly for you.
One last tip - when you file, be thorough but honest about what happened. Don't downplay the performance issues but make it clear there was no misconduct or willful violation of policies.
Perfect advice. I'll focus on explaining that I was trying to improve but just wasn't meeting their expectations.
Exactly. That shows good faith effort which Washington ESD looks favorably upon in these cases.
Savanna Franklin
The monetary determination should come pretty quickly. I filed on a Tuesday and got mine the following Monday in the mail. It shows everything - your base period wages, weekly benefit amount, and maximum benefit amount for the year.
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Aileen Rodriguez
•That's faster than some people are saying. Maybe it depends on when you file?
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Savanna Franklin
•Could be. I filed right at the beginning of the month so maybe that helped.
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Juan Moreno
Based on your $18,500 highest quarter, you're looking at around $711 per week before taxes. That's assuming Washington still uses the simple highest quarter divided by 26 formula. Should be a decent amount to help with expenses while you're job searching.
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Aileen Rodriguez
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much better about what to expect now. I'll update when I get my official determination.
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Haley Stokes
•Good luck with everything! The uncertainty is always the worst part.
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