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Update us on how it goes! These quit cases can be stressful but lots of people get approved when they have legitimate reasons. You've got good documentation so that's a huge advantage.
hope everything works out for you OP! the whole process sucks but at least you took the first step by filing
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between being fired and being laid off when you talk to ESD. They're completely different situations legally and it matters for your claim.
COVID unemployment was a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Don't expect anything like that again unless there's another global pandemic. But regular benefits should still help you get by while job hunting.
One more thing - if you run into any problems with your claim, don't wait around hoping it fixes itself. The sooner you address issues with Washington ESD, the faster they get resolved. I learned this the hard way.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly. Most do if you have straightforward employment history.
And remember, if you need to reach Washington ESD quickly for any reason, that Claimyr service is there as an option. Much better than the endless phone runaround most people experience.
Evelyn Kelly
The most important thing is to file your weekly claim every week, even if your payment is delayed. If you miss filing, you could lose that week's benefits entirely.
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Sara Unger
•Good point. I'll make sure to keep filing even if payments are slow.
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Evelyn Kelly
•Exactly. The filing deadline is more important than the payment timing. Payments can be delayed but missed filings can't be recovered.
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Paloma Clark
Update: Just got my first payment! It hit Wednesday morning like everyone said it would. Thanks for all the info in this thread.
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Butch Sledgehammer
•Great news! Wednesday is pretty typical for first-time filers. Should be more consistent going forward.
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Sergio Neal
•Awesome! Now you know what to expect each week. Just keep filing on time and you should be good.
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