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Last piece of advice - don't wait to file! Your benefit year starts when you file your claim, not when you became unemployed. Every week you wait is potentially a week of benefits you're missing out on.
File as soon as possible! You can't get benefits for weeks before you file your initial claim, so don't delay.
Exactly right. Washington ESD can't pay retroactive benefits for weeks before your claim was filed, even if you were unemployed.
Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to gather all my documents tonight and file my claim this weekend.
And remember, if you run into issues reaching Washington ESD later, that Claimyr option is there to help get you through to an agent.
Will definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it exists!
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One more thing - if you get a letter about any kind of hearing or appeal deadline, take it seriously! Those deadlines are firm and if you miss them you lose your chance to fight any negative decisions.
Hopefully I won't need to deal with appeals, but good to know. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Good luck with everything! The process seems overwhelming at first but it gets easier once you get into the routine. File that initial claim as soon as possible - you can't get benefits for weeks before you apply.
Definitely filing today. This thread has been incredibly helpful, thank you all so much!
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This thread is super helpful - I was having a similar issue with my account but didn't realize it might be a data mismatch problem. Definitely going to look into that Claimyr service if I can't get through normally.
Yeah, it's really common for these backend issues to cause confusing error messages. Good luck getting yours resolved!
UPDATE: I ended up using Claimyr and got connected to an agent who found the problem right away. Turns out there was a typo in how they had my SSN stored in their system. Fixed in 10 minutes! Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions.
So glad Claimyr worked for you too! It's such a relief when you can actually talk to someone who can fix the problem.
Great news! Thanks for updating us with the resolution. This will be helpful for others who run into the same issue.
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I'm in almost the exact same situation - 20 months of work history and just got laid off. Reading this thread is making me feel way more confident about applying. Thanks everyone!
Right? I was so worried for nothing. Definitely apply!
Both of you should be fine with that work history. Just file promptly and be thorough with your information.
Update: Just submitted my claim! The online application was actually pretty straightforward. Now I just have to wait and see what happens. Fingers crossed!
Awesome! You should hear back within a few weeks. Keep filing those weekly claims!
Well done taking action. Your work history sounds solid so I'd expect approval.
Mateusius Townsend
Whatever the cause, if you're still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD about your partial claim, I'd suggest trying Claimyr. It's been a lifesaver for me when I needed to reach them quickly about claim issues.
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Sasha Reese
•Thanks! A couple people have mentioned Claimyr now. I'll definitely check it out since I've been struggling to get through to them.
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Kara Yoshida
•Yeah, the phone lines are always busy. Having a service that can help you get through faster is really valuable.
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Philip Cowan
The bottom line is that minimum wage policy is complex and economists disagree about the effects. What's clear is that your situation qualifies for partial unemployment benefits, so focus on maximizing those while you look for better opportunities.
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Sasha Reese
•Good advice. I think I was getting too caught up in the big picture when I should focus on my specific situation.
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Caesar Grant
•Exactly. The policy debate is interesting but doesn't change what you need to do practically to manage your finances.
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