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Final update request - let us know how it turns out! Your case could help other people in similar situations.
Good luck! Remember that standing up for safety at work is the right thing to do, regardless of what happened with your job. Don't let this discourage you from speaking up in the future.
I was skeptical about services like Claimyr at first but after spending literally 6 hours over 3 days trying to reach Washington ESD about my offset questions, I finally tried it. Got connected to an agent in under 10 minutes who answered all my questions about how the debt would affect my new claim. Sometimes you just have to admit the regular system isn't working.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info in this thread. Going to file my claim today now that I know the existing debt won't block it completely. Really appreciate all the detailed explanations!
Thanks for posting this question! I'm in a similar situation and was wondering the same thing. Sounds like as long as everything is set up correctly, it should work automatically.
One more thing to consider - if your unemployment benefits are much lower than your regular income, you might be able to request a modification of your child support order. The amount should reflect your current financial situation.
This whole thread is making me grateful I have a decent boss lol. OP I hope whatever you decide works out for you. Sounds like a really stressful situation.
final thought - dont let them push you out without documenting everything. even if you think its minor stuff write it down. dates times witnesses everything. you never know what might be important later
Zoe Papadakis
Don't stress too much about it - if you've been working consistently for a year at 35 hours a week, you almost certainly qualify. The bigger challenge is usually dealing with the ESD bureaucracy once you file!
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Freya Larsen
•Ha, that's what I'm really worried about! But at least now I know I probably qualify if I need to file.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Yeah the qualification part is usually straightforward - it's everything that comes after that gets complicated sometimes.
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Jamal Carter
One last tip - when you do file (if you need to), make sure you have your Social Security number, driver's license, and information about your employers for the past 18 months. Having everything ready makes the process much smoother.
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Freya Larsen
•Great advice! I'll start gathering that information now so I'm prepared if I need it.
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Jamal Carter
•Smart thinking ahead! Better to have it ready and not need it than to scramble for documents when you're already stressed about losing a job.
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