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I went through something similar and the key is just being honest and upfront with Washington ESD about everything. They're more understanding than people think when you're dealing with legitimate circumstances.
Thanks for sharing that. It helps to hear from people who've been through it.
Bottom line - wait until you're medically cleared, document everything, and then file your claim. Washington ESD should approve it once you meet the able and available requirement. Good luck!
Thank you everyone for all the advice. I feel much more prepared now for when the time comes to apply.
Remember about Claimyr if you need help getting through to Washington ESD when you do apply. Makes the whole process much less stressful.
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File immediately and then start your job search right away even though you don't technically have to log activities yet. The job market is competitive and the sooner you start looking, the better. Plus it gives you something productive to do while waiting for your claim to process.
That's good advice. I was planning to take a few days to decompress but you're probably right about starting the search early.
Definitely start looking right away. I took a week off and regretted it because all the good jobs got snapped up while I was sitting around.
One more vote for filing immediately. I work in HR and I always tell people who get laid off to file their claim before they even leave the building if possible. There's literally no downside to filing early and potentially missing out on benefits because you waited is just throwing away money.
Wow, that's really helpful coming from someone in HR. I definitely won't wait any longer.
That's exactly right. I'm also in HR and we actually give people the Washington ESD website info as part of their exit paperwork now because so many people used to wait too long.
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For anyone still struggling to get updates on their claims, that Claimyr service has been really helpful for multiple people in this thread. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to understand what's happening with your case, especially during adjudication.
I might try that. Been trying to call Washington ESD for two weeks to check on my claim status and can never get through.
Definitely worth checking out. The demo video on their site shows exactly how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
Final update - my claim was approved! Took 4 weeks total but Washington ESD determined that performance issues without documented misconduct don't disqualify you from benefits. Thanks everyone for the advice and support. For anyone in a similar situation, don't give up and make sure to keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication!
So glad it worked out! Now you can focus on finding a better job without the financial stress.
Awesome news! It's great when the system works the way it's supposed to.
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If you're worried about reaching the 26-week limit, start thinking about retraining or certification programs early. Some are covered by Washington ESD and can extend your benefits while you're in approved training.
How do you find out which training programs are approved?
WorkSourceWA has a list of approved programs, and you can also ask your local office. You usually need approval before starting the program to ensure your benefits continue.
Bottom line - you get up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits in Washington if you qualify. Extensions are possible during high unemployment periods but aren't available right now. Focus on your job search requirements and keep good records of everything.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info. This has been really helpful in understanding what I'm dealing with.
Good luck with your claim! The system can be frustrating but most people get through it eventually.
Matthew Sanchez
One more thing - if you're eligible for benefits, Washington ESD will send you a debit card for payments. Don't throw it away thinking it's junk mail! Happened to my neighbor and it was a hassle to get a replacement.
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Grace Lee
•Good to know! I'll watch for that. How long after approval does the card usually arrive?
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Matthew Sanchez
•Mine came about a week after my claim was approved. It's in a plain white envelope so it's easy to miss.
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Ella Thompson
this whole thread makes me feel better about filing. was really overwhelmed by the whole process but sounds like its not as bad as i thought
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Mia Roberts
•It's really not that bad once you get started. The hardest part is often just taking that first step.
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Ella Thompson
•yeah exactly. thanks for all the help everyone
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