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One more thing to consider - if you quit and your claim gets denied initially, you can appeal but you need to do it quickly. I think you only have 30 days from the determination letter to file an appeal with Washington ESD.
Good to know about the deadline. I'll make sure to watch for that if I end up in that situation.
Aiden Chen
•And during the appeals process, keep looking for work and documenting your job search. Even if you're not getting benefits yet, you want to show you're meeting all the requirements.
Zoey Bianchi
This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a somewhat similar situation and didn't know about the good cause provisions. Going to start documenting everything now just in case I need to use this information later.
Glad it's been helpful for you too. It's such a stressful situation to be in but at least knowing our options helps.
Definitely start that documentation now rather than trying to remember everything later. Dates and details matter a lot for these cases.
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Hope everything works out for you! Most people get through the process fine, it's just the ones with problems that you hear about more often.
Sophia Russo
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now for what to expect.
Update us on how it goes! Always good to hear success stories to give others hope.
Sophia Russo
•Will do! I'll post an update once I receive my first payment.
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Just went through this process myself last month. The key is being patient and thorough. Washington ESD moves slowly but if you provide accurate information and follow up when needed, it works out. Don't panic if it takes a few weeks to get your first payment.
PixelPioneer
•Thanks for the encouragement! Did you have any major issues or did it go pretty smoothly?
Had to verify my identity which added about a week, but otherwise straightforward. The hardest part was getting through on the phone when I had questions, which is why I ended up using Claimyr to reach an agent.
Sean Kelly
Don't forget that you can start your application and save it if you need to gather more information. You don't have to complete everything in one session.
PixelPioneer
•That's good to know! How long does it save your progress?
Sean Kelly
•I think it's 30 days but don't quote me on that. Check the website for the exact timeout period.
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Evelyn Kelly
Last piece of advice - keep copies of everything. Every document, every weekly claim, every communication with Washington ESD. You never know when you might need to reference something later.
Good point. I'll start a folder to keep everything organized.
Evelyn Kelly
•Smart move. Organization will save you headaches if any issues come up down the road.
Diez Ellis
Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Really appreciate this community.
Beth Ford
•You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the filing process.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly and you find a new job soon.
Joshua Hellan
Quick question - if I exhaust my 26 weeks, can I immediately file a new claim if I've been doing some part-time work during my unemployment?
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Nasira Ibanez
•You'd need to have earned enough wages during your unemployment period to establish a new base period, which is unlikely with just part-time work. You'd probably need to work full-time for several months first.
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Joshua Hellan
•That's what I figured. Better to find full-time work before my current claim runs out then.
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Jibriel Kohn
Just wanted to say thanks for this thread. I'm in a similar situation and all this information about the 26-week limit and job search requirements has been really helpful. Good luck with your job search OP!
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Hugo Kass
•Thanks! This community has been super helpful. Good luck to you too!
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