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For everyone waiting - I know it's stressful but try to stay patient. Washington ESD is actually pretty good about backdating payments to when you first filed, so you won't lose money for the waiting period (except for the one waiting week).
That's good to know about the backdating. At least the waiting doesn't cost me actual benefits.
Exactly, you'll get paid for all the weeks you filed claims once approved, minus just that first waiting week.
Update us when you hear something! It's helpful for others to know real timelines from recent claims.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info and reassurance. Really appreciate this community.
Yes please update! And good luck, sounds like you should hear something soon based on your timeline.
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If you're still feeling uncertain, you could always try calling Washington ESD directly to confirm your claim status. I know the wait times can be brutal, but sometimes it's worth it for peace of mind. Or like others mentioned, there are services that can help you get connected faster.
I might try that Claimyr thing if I run into any issues. For now, it sounds like I'm doing everything correctly.
That's probably the best approach - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just keep doing what you're doing and only call if you actually need help.
Bottom line - yes, you can still collect unemployment in Washington. The regular UI program never stopped, just the pandemic programs ended. Keep filing your weekly claims, do your job searches, and you should be fine. Don't overthink it!
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something soon.
Yeah, sounds like you're doing everything right. Just keep at it and you'll be fine.
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word of advice - set up direct deposit right away. paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. learned that lesson the hard way
definitely will do that. thanks for all the helpful advice everyone!
no problem! unemployment can be stressful but the system works once you get through the initial setup
if you run into issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or need to talk to someone urgently, claimyr.com has been a lifesaver for me and others. they help you actually reach washington esd agents when the regular phone lines are jammed
several people mentioned that service, might be worth keeping in mind if i have problems
definitely. hope you don't need it but good to know it exists if you get stuck
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For anyone else reading this thread later: the key takeaway is that Washington ESD unemployment eligibility is based on wage history in your base period quarters, not just how long you worked at your last job. You need wages in at least 2 quarters and minimum earnings thresholds. When in doubt, apply - the worst they can say is no.
This should be pinned or something, really clear explanation
agreed, way clearer than anything on the actual Washington ESD website
Reginald Blackwell
One more thing - since you're coming off family leave, make sure your contact information is up to date with Washington ESD. Sometimes addresses or phone numbers change during leave and you don't want to miss important communications about your claim.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
•Great point! I'll double-check all my contact info when I file.
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Hugh Intensity
Your situation sounds pretty straightforward for approval. Family leave + involuntary termination due to restructuring = qualifying for UI benefits. The hardest part will probably be getting through to ESD if you need to talk to someone, but that Claimyr thing might help with that.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
•Yeah I'm feeling more confident about it after reading everyone's responses. Thanks for the reassurance!
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