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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Also remember that Washington ESD requires you to be actively looking for work, so don't delay filing if you're eligible. The sooner you file, the sooner your benefit year starts.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared now. Going to gather everything this weekend and file early next week.
Good luck! The application process itself isn't too bad once you have all your documents ready. Just be patient with the Washington ESD website - it can be slow sometimes.
One more thing - if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD by phone for questions, I had success with Claimyr too. They have this automated system that keeps calling until someone picks up, then connects you. Saved me literally hours of frustration.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues. Hopefully the application goes smoothly!
The application usually does go smoothly if you have all your documents ready. It's the follow-up questions that can be tricky if your claim goes into adjudication.
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One more thing - make sure you understand the waiting period rules. For some claims there's a one-week waiting period, but I think temporary layoffs might be different.
For temporary layoffs with a definite return date, the waiting period is often waived in Washington. But it's good to verify when filing.
Yeah, when I had questions like this about waiting periods and claim specifics, I used Claimyr to actually get through to talk to someone at Washington ESD. Much easier than trying to figure it out from the website alone.
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Just want to add that if anyone is struggling to reach Washington ESD about disqualification questions, Claimyr really does work. I was skeptical at first but after trying for days to get through on my own, it was a lifesaver. The peace of mind from talking to an actual agent was worth it.
Good to know there are options when the normal system doesn't work. The phone system is definitely frustrating.
Agreed, sometimes you just need to talk to a human to understand your specific situation instead of trying to guess from website information.
Remember that even if you get disqualified initially, you can often appeal and provide additional documentation. Don't assume the first decision is final, especially for complex situations like constructive discharge or good cause quits.
How long do you have to appeal a disqualification decision?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination notice. Don't wait - appeal deadlines are strict and hard to extend.
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For what it's worth, I got my first payment about 3 weeks after filing my initial claim. That included the one week waiting period plus processing time. Once you're in the system payments come pretty regularly.
3 weeks isn't too bad. I was worried it might be months before seeing any money.
Yeah as long as there are no complications with your claim, 3-4 weeks is pretty typical for the first payment.
Good luck with your claim! The most important things are filing everything on time, being completely honest in your responses, and staying persistent if you run into any issues. The system works but you have to stay on top of it.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to come back here if you run into any specific problems.
And remember Claimyr is there if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through the regular way.
Malik Thompson
One more thing - if you think your benefit amount is wrong, you can appeal it. I had to do that once when an employer didn't report my wages correctly and it took a few weeks but they fixed it.
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Malik Thompson
•Yeah, there's an appeal option in your account or you can call. Though good luck getting through on the phone without help.
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Isabella Ferreira
•This is exactly why I ended up trying Claimyr when I needed to appeal my disqualification. Way easier than trying to get through myself.
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CosmicVoyager
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful in understanding how Washington ESD calculates unemployment benefits. Sounds like I should expect around $575-600 per week based on my wages.
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StormChaser
•That sounds about right based on what you said earlier. Good luck with your job search!
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Ava Williams
•Definitely going to look into that Claimyr thing if I can't get my benefit amount sorted out soon.
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