Washington ESD unemployment claim after company shifted supply chain - economic factors causing job losses?

That's exactly what happened at my place. Raw material costs went up 40% and they couldn't absorb it.

Washington ESD doesn't really categorize layoffs by economic cause, they just process claims based on eligibility criteria.

That makes sense. So when supply gets disrupted, companies have to choose between raising prices or cutting jobs?

Exactly. Many choose to reduce production and employment rather than price themselves out of the market.

Have you tried Claimyr? I found them at claimyr.com and they actually got me connected to a Washington ESD agent within a few days. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

Never heard of that service. Does it actually work for getting through to Washington ESD?

Yeah it worked for me. Way better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.

I understand the frustration, but economic forces like supply disruptions do create real constraints for businesses.

Whatever helps you sleep at night. Bottom line is workers get the shaft either way.

Good to know. I was worried the economic circumstances might affect my claim somehow.

Wait, so Washington ESD doesn't care if the whole economy is falling apart? That seems wrong.

They extend benefits during recessions through federal programs, but individual claims are processed the same way regardless of economic conditions.

Haha right? Never thought I'd be living through the textbook examples.

So basically anything that makes it more expensive or difficult for companies to produce goods?

Exactly. When production becomes more costly or difficult, companies reduce output and employment.

This is why I hate economics - everything connects to everything else and it's all depressing

That's concerning. Hopefully Washington ESD is prepared for increased claim volume.

Washington ESD has systems in place to handle volume spikes, though processing times can increase during high-claim periods.

I mentioned Claimyr earlier - seriously consider trying them. They helped me get through when I couldn't reach Washington ESD any other way.

How much does that service cost? I'm already stressed about money.

Focus on the value of actually reaching someone at Washington ESD. Check out their site and demo video to see if it's worth it for your situation.

I feel that frustration. At least understanding the economic side helps explain why this is happening to so many people.

Understanding doesn't pay the bills though

Good reminder. I've been keeping my job search log updated even though pickings are slim in my industry right now.

what if there literally aren't any jobs in your field because of the economic situation??

You still need to conduct reasonable job search activities. Washington ESD may accept broader search criteria during economic downturns, but you need to document your efforts.

Exactly. It's weirdly comforting to know it's not just personal bad luck.

Solidarity in unemployment I guess

That's awesome! What was your adjudication issue about?

They needed clarification about my layoff circumstances. Apparently economic layoffs sometimes trigger additional review, but once I explained the supply chain situation, it was resolved quickly.

Okay I'm definitely trying Claimyr now. This phone situation is ridiculous.

Right? Never thought I'd learn economics through filing unemployment claims.

Economic theory becomes much more relevant when you're living through it rather than just studying it.

They publish general statistics but don't typically break down unemployment by specific economic causes. That data might come from federal labor statistics instead.

Makes sense. Would be interesting to see the breakdown though.