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Just remember to keep documenting everything - your hour reduction notice from your employer, your pay stubs showing the decrease, any communication about the change. This helps if there are any questions about your claim later.
That's smart advice. I'll make sure to save all that stuff.
Organization really helps with unemployment claims. Keep everything in one folder so you can find it quickly if needed.
Also wanted to mention that Claimyr thing again - I was skeptical at first but it really did help me get through to Washington ESD when I needed to check on my claim status. Sometimes paying for that kind of service is worth it when you're already struggling financially and need answers fast.
How does it actually work? Do they just keep calling for you or something?
From what I understand, they handle the calling process and get you connected to an agent. Check out their demo video to see exactly how it works - the link was posted earlier in this thread.
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Also worth noting that seasonal workers and contractors have different rules. If you're a regular W-2 employee like it sounds, the standard rules apply.
Yeah I'm a regular employee so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Good. Regular employment makes everything more straightforward with unemployment claims.
UPDATE: I actually just checked my SecureAccess Washington account and I can see my wage history there. Looks like I should qualify if I do get laid off. Thanks everyone for the help!
Awesome! Hope you don't need to use it but good to know you're covered.
Thanks everyone! This community is so helpful. I feel much better prepared now.
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The key thing to remember is that even if you're approved, you still need to file your weekly claims every week and meet the work search requirements. Approval is just the first step - you have to keep up with all the ongoing requirements to keep getting paid.
Yeah I've been doing my weekly claims and job searches. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't wasting my time if the initial claim wasn't even approved
Smart to check - no point doing all that work if your claim got denied for some reason
One more thing - if you see a weekly benefit amount in your account summary but your first payment is taking a while, it might be because of the waiting week. Washington has a one-week waiting period for new claims, so your first payable week might be delayed even if everything is approved.
Exactly - the waiting week catches a lot of people off guard. Your claim can be approved but you still won't get paid for that first week
The waiting week is such a cruel policy when people are already struggling financially
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One thing that helped me was calling right at 8am when they open. I got through after about 45 minutes on hold instead of the usual 2+ hours. But honestly, if I had to do it again I'd probably just use one of those calling services.
I'll try calling right at 8am tomorrow. Hopefully I have better luck than I've had so far.
Good luck! Have all your information ready because once you get through they'll want to verify everything quickly.
Update us when you hear something! I'm in a similar situation and it helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with these delays.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice and reassurance. This thread has been really helpful.
Yeah this community is great for getting real information instead of just the official website nonsense.
Lucas Adams
One more thing - seasonal workers and school employees have special rules. Like if you work for a school district, you might not be able to collect during summer break or between school years.
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Liam Brown
•What about substitute teachers? Do they have the same restrictions?
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Lucas Adams
•It depends on how much you work and whether you have a reasonable assurance of returning to work. It's complicated for education workers.
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Harper Hill
also if you owe child support they can take money from your unemployment benefits. not sure if that's a denial reason but it definitely affects how much you get
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Liam Brown
•They can take unemployment money for child support? I didn't know that.
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Harper Hill
•yeah they can garnish up to 50% i think. it doesn't disqualify you but it reduces your payment
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