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Just be prepared for the process to take longer than you expect. Even straightforward claims can take a few weeks, and if anything goes wrong it stretches out even more.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
One last tip - keep records of everything. Screenshots of your online account, confirmation numbers, notes from phone calls. If something goes wrong you'll want documentation of what happened and when.
That's really good advice. I'll start doing that from day one.
Trust me, it saves so much hassle if you ever need to prove something later on.
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I'm still skeptical about using a third-party service for this kind of thing.
I get the skepticism, but when you're dealing with rent and bills, sometimes you need to use whatever works. They don't ask for personal info or anything sketchy.
This has been incredibly helpful everyone! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to get all my documents together this weekend and file Sunday night. Really appreciate all the detailed responses.
Hope your experience goes smoother than mine did. At least you're going in prepared!
Remember to file your weekly claims on time even if your initial claim is still processing. That's important for getting paid without delays.
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The non-compete thing is interesting. I wonder if Washington ESD would consider that as limiting your ability to search for work in your field. Might be worth asking about during your initial claim interview.
That's a good question. I should probably bring that up when I file, especially since the non-compete covers most of my industry experience.
I think as long as you're making good faith efforts to search for work, even with limitations, you should be okay. Just document everything.
One last tip - if you do end up needing to appeal anything related to your separation agreement and unemployment eligibility, don't wait. The appeal deadlines are pretty strict with Washington ESD.
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know. How long do you usually have to appeal?
Usually 30 days from the date of the determination letter. Don't miss that deadline if you need to appeal.
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If you do run into any complications or need to speak with someone at Washington ESD, I had good luck using Claimyr to get through to an actual person. Their system helped me bypass the endless hold times when I had questions about my claim verification. The demo video they have explains it pretty well.
I'm skeptical of paying for something that should be free, but I guess if you're desperate to get answers...
I was skeptical too, but after spending weeks trying to get through on my own, it was worth it to actually talk to someone who could help resolve my issue.
quick question - do you need a social security number to apply for washington unemployment? or can you use your individual taxpayer identification number?
You'll need a Social Security Number for unemployment benefits. DACA recipients are eligible for SSNs, so you should apply for one if you don't have it already.
oh ok that makes sense. i thought itin might work but ssn makes more sense for employment stuff
Lucas Kowalski
one last thing - if your employer contests your claim don't panic. its pretty common and doesn't mean you won't get benefits. just means washington esd has to investigate and make a determination
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Lucas Kowalski
•sometimes to avoid their unemployment tax going up, or if they think you quit or were fired for misconduct. most of the time the employee still wins if they have good documentation
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Emma Bianchi
•This is when having a service like Claimyr becomes really valuable - if you need to speak with Washington ESD about a contested claim, you don't want to waste days trying to get through on the phone.
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James Johnson
Best of luck with your application! The system isn't perfect but it does work when you need it. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements once you get approved.
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Joshua Hellan
•thanks everyone for all the helpful info! feeling much more prepared now
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Jibriel Kohn
•Happy to help. Come back and ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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