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The good news is that employer contests fail more often than they succeed, especially when the separation was really about retaliation rather than legitimate performance issues. Stay organized and stick to the facts.
That's encouraging to hear. I feel better prepared now after reading everyone's advice.
One last thing - if you end up having to appeal after the initial determination, don't panic. The appeal process gives you another chance to present your case, sometimes with even more thorough review.
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know there are multiple levels of review if needed.
Appeals can actually work in your favor because you get more time to prepare and present evidence. And services like Claimyr can help you stay in contact with Washington ESD throughout the process if you need updates on your appeal status.
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For what it's worth, I know someone who filed 6 months after losing their job and still got approved. They didn't get back pay for those 6 months obviously, but they were able to collect going forward. So it's never too late to try.
Wow 6 months! That makes me feel a lot better about my 2 week delay.
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Has anyone had experience with the WorkSource job search requirements? I'm confused about what activities actually count and how detailed the documentation needs to be.
Do I need to print out proof of every application I submit online?
Screenshots or confirmation emails are usually sufficient. The key is being able to prove you actually did the activity if they audit your search log.
This whole thread should be pinned somewhere. So much better than trying to find this info scattered across the Washington ESD website. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Agreed! I was dreading this whole process but now I feel much more prepared. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help.
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Don't forget that if you think your benefit amount is wrong, you can appeal the determination. You have 30 days from the date on your determination letter to file an appeal with Washington ESD.
Good point! I should double check my calculation first before deciding if I need to appeal.
Exactly, make sure you understand how they calculated it first. Sometimes what looks wrong is actually correct once you understand the formula.
This whole thread has been more helpful than anything on the Washington ESD website. Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge!
Agreed! I feel like I actually understand how my benefits were calculated now. Really appreciate all the responses.
Happy to help! The unemployment system is complicated but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
Ava Thompson
For what it's worth, I called Washington ESD this morning using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and they said they're experiencing higher than normal processing times due to system maintenance. The agent said most claims should process within 7 business days.
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Ethan Brown
•7 business days?? That's ridiculous. Some of us can't wait that long for money we're entitled to.
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Ava Thompson
•I know it sucks but at least we have an official timeline now instead of just wondering. The agent said it should be back to normal processing times next week.
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CyberSiren
Mine just processed too! Filed on Sunday, processed today (Thursday). So about 4 business days which isn't terrible but definitely longer than usual. Glad this thread exists because I was starting to panic.
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Zara Malik
•Congrats! Mine is still pending but I'm not as worried now knowing others are getting theirs processed.
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Miguel Alvarez
•Same here - this thread has been really reassuring. It's nice to know we're not alone in dealing with these delays.
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