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Final thought - if you do need to talk to Washington ESD about your specific situation, don't waste time trying to call the regular number. Use Claimyr to actually get through to someone who can give you accurate information about how Washington handles these cases. They'll know the state-specific rules better than general online advice.
I think I will try that. I need to get official answers about my specific case rather than just general information.
Smart move. Every situation is different and you need advice based on your actual circumstances.
Just want to add - don't make any decisions without talking to professionals who understand both systems. This isn't something to figure out through trial and error with your benefits on the line.
Absolutely. Thank you everyone for the advice. I'm going to talk to my disability lawyer first, then maybe use Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD for their official position.
That sounds like a solid plan. Good luck and I hope you find a path that works for your situation.
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Make sure your direct deposit info is correct in your Washington ESD account. A friend of mine had his payment delayed by a week because he had an old bank account on file.
Just double checked - all my banking info looks correct. Thanks for the reminder though!
Yeah that's a good catch. Also make sure your name matches exactly what's on your bank account.
Update from the OP - just got paid this morning! Exactly 16 days from when I filed. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice. What a relief!
Great news! That's right in the normal timeframe. Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims on time to keep the payments coming.
So jealous! Still waiting on mine but this gives me hope.
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The Wednesday deposit schedule has been consistent for me except during the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas when everything was delayed by a day. Other than holidays, I can count on getting paid every Wednesday.
Good to know about holiday delays. I'll keep that in mind for future planning.
One thing to watch out for - if Washington ESD sends you any correspondence or requests for additional information, respond immediately. I ignored a letter asking for wage verification because I thought it was spam and they stopped my payments for 2 weeks until I got it sorted out with Claimyr's help getting through to an agent.
I'll make sure to check my mail and online messages regularly. Thanks for the warning!
This is exactly why I keep that Claimyr bookmark handy. Never know when you'll need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD quickly.
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For what it's worth, I qualified for unemployment after working for only 6 months at my job because I had worked at another place earlier in the year. So like others said, it really is about your total earnings over the base period, not just one job.
That's reassuring to hear! It sounds like the system is actually pretty fair about considering all your work history.
Exactly! They want to help people who've been working and contributing to the system, regardless of whether it was all at one job or multiple jobs.
Just remember that if you do end up filing for unemployment, you'll need to file your weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits. Don't forget to do that even if nothing changes with your job search.
Good reminder! I'll make note of that if I end up needing to file.
Yeah, missing your weekly claim filing can mess up your benefit payments, so it's important to stay on top of it.
Jasmine Hernandez
Based on everything discussed here, it sounds like you should definitely file. 8 months of work should be enough if you made decent money, and being laid off due to lack of work is a qualifying reason. Worst case scenario, they deny you and you're in the same position you're in now.
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Giovanni Martello
•You're right - I have nothing to lose by trying. Thanks to everyone for all the helpful information!
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Luis Johnson
One last tip - make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file. Employer names, addresses, dates of employment, reason for separation, etc. It'll make the application process much smoother.
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Giovanni Martello
•I'll gather all that information before I start the application. Thanks for thinking of that detail!
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