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My appeal took 11 weeks total from filing to final decision. Hearing was scheduled at week 7, held at week 9, decision at week 11.
Yes, I won. The key was showing that I had no reasonable alternative but to quit due to unsafe working conditions.
Good cause cases often succeed if you can document the problems and show you tried to resolve them first.
Check if your case qualifies for an expedited hearing due to financial hardship. Worth asking about when you finally get through to someone.
You need to contact the appeals office directly and explain your circumstances. They'll review it on a case by case basis.
This is another situation where Claimyr could help you get through to make that request.
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This thread has been really helpful. I was dreading having to call Washington ESD to ask about benefit amounts but got all the info I needed here.
Glad it helped you! I still need to call about my specific situation though.
If you do need to call, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned. Game changer for actually getting through to someone.
One more thing - make sure you apply as soon as possible after losing your job. There's no benefit to waiting and you can't get benefits for weeks before you file your claim.
Good reminder. I'm hoping I won't need to file but if I do, I'll apply right away.
Smart approach. Better to be prepared and not need it than to need it and not be prepared.
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Bottom line for OP and anyone else reading this: FILE YOUR CLAIM NOW. Don't wait another day. Yes, you can technically wait up to a year, but every day you wait is money you're giving up. The online application isn't that complicated and you can always call for help if you get stuck.
Good! Come back and update us on how it goes. The community is here to help with any other questions.
And remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD about anything, Claimyr.com can save you hours of phone time. Really game-changing service.
Just want to add that even if you're not sure you qualify for benefits, it's worth filing anyway. The worst they can do is say no, but at least you'll know for sure. And if there are any issues with your claim, it's better to start the process early so you have time to resolve them.
That's a good point. I was worried about filing if I might not qualify, but you're right - better to find out sooner rather than later.
Exactly. And if you do qualify, you'll be getting payments while sorting out any complications instead of missing out completely.
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Been on UI three different times over the past decade. Each time it's been exactly 26 weeks unless there were federal extensions (which there aren't right now). The amount you get per week varies based on your wages, but the duration is standard. Just make sure you don't miss any weekly claims or job search requirements.
Three times? That's rough. How do you handle the stress of knowing there's a hard cutoff at 26 weeks?
You just have to treat job searching like a full-time job. Apply everywhere, network constantly, and have backup plans. The 26-week deadline keeps you motivated.
Paolo Longo
The whole process is actually pretty straightforward once you get started. The Washington ESD website walks you through everything step by step. Just don't overthink it.
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Amina Bah
•I wish I'd known that before I stressed out about it for weeks. Filed last Sunday and it was way easier than expected.
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Oliver Becker
One thing nobody mentioned - if you're getting severance pay, that might affect when your benefits start. Check with Washington ESD about how that works with your specific situation.
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Oliver Becker
•You can still file, but the severance might delay when your benefits actually start. The rules are complicated so you'd want to ask Washington ESD directly.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•This is exactly the kind of question where calling makes sense. If you can't get through the normal way, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier would be perfect for getting a quick answer about severance timing.
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