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The key thing is to not panic. Washington ESD has to verify a lot of information before they can approve claims, so it naturally takes time. As long as you were honest on your application, you should be fine.
Thanks for the reassurance! The waiting is just nerve-wracking when you need the income
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Final tip - when you file your claim, make sure you have your federal EIN number handy. Washington ESD will ask for it to verify your business registration and wage records.
Perfect! I have that number saved. Thanks for the heads up.
Also make sure you know your SIC code if they ask - it's the industry classification code for your business type
Update: I just filed using the information from this thread and the process was actually pretty straightforward. Used Claimyr to get through to ESD and they confirmed my eligibility right away. Thanks everyone!
About 10 minutes to get connected, then maybe 15 minutes on the phone with the ESD agent. So much better than trying to call on my own.
Definitely going to try that service myself. Thanks for the update!
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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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thanks for this thread everyone. hitting the 26 week wall is scary but at least now i have some ideas of where to look for help
Same here. It helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with this situation.
Update: I ended up trying Claimyr after reading about it here and was able to speak with a Washington ESD representative within 24 hours. They explained my options and helped me understand what programs I might qualify for after my benefits end. Definitely worth it for the peace of mind and actual information instead of just guessing what might be available.
Glad you got some answers! The uncertainty of not knowing what comes next is almost worse than knowing you'll run out of benefits.
Exactly. Now I can actually plan instead of just worrying about what might happen.
Caden Turner
Remember that unemployment benefits are insurance that you and your employer paid into. You have a right to collect them if you're eligible. Don't feel guilty about filing a claim.
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Peyton Clarke
•Thanks for the reminder. I do feel bad about it but you're right - I paid into the system.
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McKenzie Shade
The bottom line is that most people who get fired for performance issues will qualify for unemployment. True misconduct is actually pretty rare. File your claim and don't stress about it too much.
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Peyton Clarke
•Thank you everyone for all the advice. I feel much better about filing now.
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