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Bottom line - most disqualifications come from: voluntary quit without good cause, misconduct, refusing suitable work, not meeting work search requirements, not being able/available to work, or fraud. Stay honest and follow the rules and you should be fine.
This has been really helpful. At least now I know what to watch out for.
Remember that even if you're disqualified initially, circumstances can change. If you were disqualified for not being available but your situation changes, you can often reopen your claim.
That's good to know. I thought once you were disqualified that was it.
Not necessarily. The key is staying in communication with Washington ESD and reporting any changes in your circumstances.
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Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The reason matters more than the fact that you were terminated. File your claim and let the system work.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you're approved.
One last tip - if you do get denied, don't panic. The appeal process is there for a reason and lots of people win on appeal. Just make sure you file the appeal within the deadline (usually 30 days).
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know the option exists.
Yeah, hopefully you'll get approved right away. But the appeals process is actually pretty fair if you have documentation.
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Just want to add that you should start your job search immediately even if your claim is pending. The work search requirements apply from week one, and it shows good faith if your case gets reviewed.
Already started looking! Hopefully I can find something soon and won't need benefits for long.
That's the right attitude. Unemployment is meant to be temporary bridge while you find new work.
One more thing - make sure you register with WorkSource Washington if you haven't already. It's required for unemployment benefits and actually has some decent job resources.
Thanks for the reminder! I'll do that right after filing my claim.
Perfect. The sooner you get all the requirements handled, the smoother your claim process will go.
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Has anyone used that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier? I'm curious if it actually works for getting through to Washington ESD.
I used it when I had issues with my claim status. It definitely helped me get through faster than trying to call on my own. Worth it if you're having trouble reaching them.
Good to know! I've been trying to call Washington ESD for weeks about my adjudication and can never get through.
This thread has been really helpful! I didn't realize how the base period worked. Thanks everyone for explaining it clearly.
Same here! I feel much better informed now about how the whole system works.
Reddit unemployment threads are honestly more helpful than the official Washington ESD website sometimes.
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If anyone needs help navigating the Washington ESD system or getting questions answered, I've had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Worth checking out if you're having trouble with the regular phone lines.
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Diego Rojas
•I'm getting desperate enough to try anything. The hold times are ridiculous.
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Chloe Martin
•Yeah, that's exactly why I tried it. Much easier than the regular calling process.
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Anastasia Sokolov
Hope your first payment goes smoothly! Welcome to the weekly filing routine. It becomes second nature after a few weeks.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much better about what to expect.
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Sean O'Donnell
•This is what I love about this forum. People actually help each other figure out this confusing system.
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