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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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I know someone mentioned Claimyr earlier for getting through to Washington ESD. I used them too when I had questions about my benefit duration and they were really helpful. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to get clear answers.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already stretched thin financially.
It's really reasonable considering how much time and frustration it saves. Much cheaper than taking time off work to keep calling them yourself, if you're still working part-time or something.
Bottom line: you get 26 weeks maximum of regular unemployment benefits in Washington. File your weekly claims on time, do your job search activities, and keep good records. Don't overthink it - thousands of people go through this process successfully every year.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about navigating this process now.
Good luck with your job search! The 26 weeks will give you a good cushion to find something that's a good fit.
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Based on everything you've shared, it sounds like your best bet is to appeal and focus on the medical reason for your attendance issues. Document everything and consider getting a statement from your doctor if possible.
That's a great idea about the doctor's statement. I'll ask at my next appointment.
Medical documentation can be really powerful in unemployment appeals. Good luck with your case.
Update us on how your appeal goes! It helps other people in similar situations to hear about real experiences with the process.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more confident about appealing now.
You've got this! The appeal process can be intimidating but you have good reasons to fight the denial.
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Don't let the complexity discourage you from applying if you think you might qualify. The benefits can really help while you're looking for a new job. Just make sure you understand all the requirements and follow them carefully to avoid any issues.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! Hope your claim gets approved quickly.
If you run into any issues during the application process or need to speak with someone at Washington ESD, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration trying to get through on the phone.
I bookmarked their site just in case I need it. Hopefully the application process goes smoothly though.
Definitely worth having as a backup option. Their video demo explains exactly how it works if you want to check it out first.
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Last bit of advice: keep copies of EVERYTHING. Your application, weekly claims, job search logs, any correspondence with Washington ESD. You never know when you might need to reference something.
Good point. I'll start a folder to keep track of everything once I file.
Smart move. Organization will save you headaches later if any issues come up.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm convinced - filing my claim today. Wish me luck with the Washington ESD system!
If you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD, definitely check out Claimyr. Made the whole process much smoother for me.
You're making the right choice. Better late than never, and you'll still get 26 weeks of benefits if you qualify.
GalaxyGazer
been there done that. employer blamed wage increases but then gave management bonuses the same quarter. file your partial claim asap and don't worry about the politics
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Emma Thompson
•Good point. I need to focus on the practical steps rather than getting frustrated about the reasons behind the hour cuts.
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GalaxyGazer
•exactly. the unemployment system exists for these situations regardless of why they happen
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Mateo Sanchez
quick question - do you have to do job searches for partial unemployment claims like you do for regular claims?
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Malik Jackson
•Yes, you still need to meet the job search requirements even for partial claims. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week unless you're on standby status.
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Mateo Sanchez
•thanks. wasn't sure if partial claims had different requirements
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