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Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to finish my application tonight and hopefully it goes smoothly. At least now I know what to expect and have backup options if I run into problems.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims even while waiting for approval.
You got this! The first time is always the most confusing but it gets easier.
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One more thing to check - make sure your direct deposit info is still correct in your account. Sometimes banks change routing numbers and Washington ESD doesn't notify you when deposits bounce back.
Just checked and all my banking info looks the same. This is so frustrating not knowing what's wrong.
Yeah the not knowing is the worst part. At least once you talk to an agent you'll know exactly what needs to be fixed.
My friend had this happen and it was because she put 'N/A' instead of leaving a field blank on her job search log. The system flagged it as incomplete even though she had done 3 job searches that week. Such a stupid reason to hold up payments.
Wow that's incredibly picky. I hope it's not something that minor causing my delay.
Right? The system has zero common sense built into it.
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been following this thread and just wanted to say good luck with your adjudication. sounds like you have a solid case if the attendance issues were medical and documented
Thanks! I'm trying to stay optimistic but this whole process is so stressful.
hang in there. the waiting is the worst part but most legitimate claims do get approved eventually
To summarize for anyone else reading this: Washington employers are charged for unemployment benefits for the entire duration that their former employee collects benefits, provided the employee was eligible. The responsibility doesn't end after a set time period - it continues until benefits are exhausted, the claimant finds work, or becomes ineligible for other reasons.
This has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I actually understand the system now instead of just being confused and angry.
That's a perfect summary. The key point is that employer responsibility is tied to benefit duration, not calendar time.
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Quick tip - when you do your phone interview with Washington ESD (if they schedule one), be prepared to explain your side of the story clearly and calmly. They want to understand what really happened.
Do they always do phone interviews for termination claims?
Not always, but they might if there are conflicting stories between you and your employer about what happened.
Final thought - even if your initial claim gets denied, don't give up. The appeal process exists for a reason and many people win on appeal, especially in termination cases where the employer can't prove actual misconduct occurred.
Good to know I have options even if things don't go well initially. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
This thread has been really informative. Saved me from making several mistakes with my own claim.
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Been collecting unemployment for 2 months now and honestly the amount has been a lifesaver. Not as much as my regular salary obviously but enough to keep me afloat while job hunting.
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•That's reassuring to hear. I'm worried it won't be enough to cover all my expenses.
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