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The whole process can be overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of weekly claims it becomes pretty automatic.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared to tackle this now!
You've got this! Most people get through the process just fine, and there are resources available if you hit any snags.
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For what it's worth, some states do allow striking workers to collect after a certain waiting period. Washington just isn't one of them.
Which states allow it? Might be good to know for the future.
I think New York and Rhode Island have different rules, but don't quote me on that. Each state sets its own unemployment policies.
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For anyone else reading this with interstate questions - I finally got through to Washington ESD using Claimyr after weeks of busy signals. The agent explained that Washington actually has one of the better interstate claim processing systems compared to other states. Most requests get handled within 2-3 weeks now.
That's reassuring! I was worried Washington would be slower than other states I've heard about.
The agent said Washington ESD invested heavily in upgrading their interstate data systems after COVID showed how important cross-state coordination is. Much better now than it was a few years ago.
Just want to add that you should file your Washington ESD claim as soon as possible. Even if the interstate wage verification takes a couple weeks, your benefit year starts from when you first file, not when they finish processing everything.
Yes, file immediately with whatever information you have. You can always provide additional details later, but you can't backdate your claim filing date. Time is important with unemployment claims.
This is really important advice. I waited two weeks to file my interstate claim thinking I needed everything perfect and lost out on those two weeks of benefits.
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Based on everything I've read here, it sounds like your timeline is totally normal. Retail layoffs are pretty common and Washington ESD knows how to process them efficiently. You should hear something soon.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses. I feel much more informed and less anxious about the wait now.
Mary Bates
I had a friend who used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when she couldn't get through to Washington ESD about her adjudication. She said it was really easy to use and she finally got to talk to someone who could explain what was happening with her claim.
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•That might be worth looking into if I run into problems getting information about my claim status.
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Mary Bates
•Yeah, especially if your claim goes into adjudication and you need updates. The regular phone lines are basically impossible to get through on.
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Clay blendedgen
Bottom line: being fired does NOT automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. Performance issues, inability to do the job, or lack of skills are generally not considered misconduct. File your claim and let Washington ESD sort it out.
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Lena Schultz
•That's what these forums are for! Hope everything works out for you.
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