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oh and one more thing - make sure you file as soon as possible after your hours get cut. there's no waiting period in washington but you can't backdate benefits very far. the sooner you file the better
i think it's only one week but don't quote me on that. best to file right away to avoid any issues
Actually I think you can backdate up to one week but you need a good reason. Things like not knowing you could file or being out of town. Better to file immediately though.
For anyone still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD for eligibility questions, I used Claimyr recently and they were able to connect me to an agent who walked me through the whole process. Really took the guesswork out of whether I qualified or not.
That's the third person who's mentioned them. Must be legit if multiple people are having success with it.
yeah i'm definitely going to try claimyr if i can't get through the regular way. this whole process is stressful enough without adding phone tag to it
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I'd definitely recommend talking to someone at Washington ESD directly about your situation before filing, just to make sure you understand all the requirements. Better to get clarity upfront than deal with problems later.
Good advice, though like others mentioned, actually reaching Washington ESD by phone is really challenging. I ended up using Claimyr after trying for days to get through. They connected me with an agent who could answer my specific questions about eligibility requirements.
Just want to add that you should also check with your workers comp carrier if this was a work injury. Sometimes there are coordination issues between workers comp, unemployment, and disability benefits that you need to be aware of.
Good point! I do have an open workers comp claim too. This is getting complicated with all these different systems potentially overlapping.
Yeah, definitely worth getting professional advice when you have multiple benefit programs involved. Each one has different rules and they don't always play nice together.
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Don't let your employer intimidate you into not filing. Some employers will try to discourage former employees from applying for unemployment. You have every right to file a claim.
This is so true. My former boss tried to tell me I couldn't get unemployment because I was fired. Total lie.
Employers sometimes say that to reduce their unemployment tax burden. Washington ESD makes the final decision, not your former employer.
Just to add another success story - I was fired for 'poor performance' but got approved because I was trying my best and following all policies. Washington ESD really does look at the whole situation, not just the fact that you were fired.
That gives me hope. I really was trying to do everything right at my job.
That's what matters. As long as you weren't intentionally doing anything wrong, you have a good shot at approval.
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The hardest part is the uncertainty while waiting for approval. Try to stay busy with job searching and don't stress too much about things outside your control.
That's probably good advice for everything right now. Thanks everyone for all the help!
Used Claimyr myself when I couldn't get answers about my pending claim. Worth it when you really need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. The peace of mind is valuable when you're already dealing with job loss stress.
Good to know there are options when the normal channels don't work. Feeling much more prepared now.
Exactly. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who can look at your specific situation.
Liam Fitzgerald
One last piece of advice - if you do get approved, remember that you'll need to actively search for work and report your job search activities. Washington ESD has specific requirements about how many employers you need to contact each week.
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ShadowHunter
•How many job contacts do you need to make per week?
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Liam Fitzgerald
•I believe it's 3 job search activities per week, but check the current requirements when you file. They can change.
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PixelWarrior
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you have a strong case based on what you've described. The childcare situation definitely works in your favor.
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ShadowHunter
•Thank you so much! Everyone's advice here has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Sean O'Connor
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back and update us on how it goes. We're all rooting for you.
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