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Just to clarify something I saw mentioned earlier - if you're requesting backdating, you might need to speak with someone at Washington ESD to get it approved. The online system doesn't always handle backdating automatically.
Good to know. If I can't get through on the phone, I might try that Claimyr service that was mentioned.
That's probably your best bet if you need to talk to someone quickly. The regular phone lines are swamped most of the time.
UPDATE: Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. I filed my claim last night and was able to request backdating to my last day of work. The system let me certify for all the weeks I missed. Now I just have to wait for approval, but feeling much better about the situation!
Excellent! Thanks for updating us. Hope everything goes smoothly from here.
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Hope your claim goes smoothly OP. Most people don't have major issues with the initial filing - it's usually later in the process where problems come up.
That's good to hear. Fingers crossed for a smooth process. Thanks again everyone for all the helpful advice!
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One more thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the adjudication is pending. If you get approved, you'll get back pay for those weeks. If you don't file them, you lose those weeks forever.
The whole process can be really stressful but hang in there. Most people who get fired for performance issues end up getting approved for benefits. Washington ESD knows the difference between someone who can't do the job and someone who won't do the job.
Sometimes a job just isn't the right match. Doesn't mean you don't deserve unemployment benefits.
Exactly how I feel about it. Thanks for understanding!
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The most important thing is just to file your claim as soon as possible after you become unemployed. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait thinking you'll find work quickly. File first, then if you find work right away you can just stop claiming.
That's good advice. I keep hoping I won't need to file but better safe than sorry.
Exactly. There's no penalty for filing and then not using the benefits if you find work. But if you wait and don't find work, you lose those weeks forever.
One more thing - if you're still employed part-time, you might want to ask your employer about reducing your hours instead of laying you off completely. Sometimes you can get partial unemployment benefits while working reduced hours, which might be better financially than being completely unemployed.
It's called work sharing or partial unemployment. Not all employers participate but it's worth asking about. You still have to meet the job search requirements though.
yeah i did this for a while. worked 3 days a week and got partial unemployment for the other 2 days. helped bridge the gap until business picked up again
Myles Regis
The whole unemployment system is designed to be confusing on purpose if you ask me. They don't want to make it easy to get benefits. But if you're persistent and follow all the rules exactly, you'll eventually get through the process.
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Brian Downey
•That's a pretty cynical view but probably not wrong
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Talia Klein
•While the system can be frustrating, it's more about ensuring program integrity than making it difficult. Following the requirements carefully is the best approach.
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Jacinda Yu
Bottom line - apply as soon as possible, be completely honest, file your weekly claims every week, and keep detailed records of everything. Most people who follow these basic steps don't have major issues with their claims.
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Cedric Chung
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I'm going to start my application tonight.
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Talia Klein
•Good luck! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any specific issues during the process.
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