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Quick question - if I worked in another state before moving to Washington, does that affect my new claim here? I'm worried it might complicate things.
You should still file in Washington if that's where you live now. Washington ESD can coordinate with other states to get your wage information. It might slow down processing slightly but shouldn't prevent you from getting benefits.
That's a relief, thank you. I was worried I'd have to file in my previous state.
Just wanted to follow up and say I successfully filed my new claim this morning! It took about 45 minutes to complete everything but wasn't as bad as I expected. Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement. Now I just wait to see if it gets approved.
You definitely can! Just take your time and have all your info ready before you start.
Great job! Remember to file your weekly claims even while waiting for the initial determination.
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i was making $28/hour and my weekly benefit came out to around $580. so your calculation of $423 for $22/hour sounds about right. just file as soon as possible because theres usually a waiting week before benefits start
waiting week meaning i dont get paid for the first week?
exactly. you still have to file the weekly claim but you dont get paid for that first week. its just how the system works
Final piece of advice - when you do file your initial claim, have all your employment information ready (employer names, addresses, dates of employment, reason for separation). This will help avoid delays in processing. And if you run into any issues reaching ESD by phone, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Made my whole experience so much smoother.
awesome, ill definitely look into claimyr if i have trouble getting through. thanks for all the help!
yeah this whole thread has been really informative. good luck with your claim!
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I'm in a similar boat - got let go from my retail job last week. Already filed but the waiting is stressful. At least unemployment is better than nothing though.
Yeah, I'm grateful the program exists even with all the hoops to jump through. Hope your claim gets processed quickly!
Same here, filed last week too. This whole thread has been really helpful for understanding the timeline.
One more thing - keep records of everything. Save confirmation numbers, print out your weekly claim confirmations, keep track of your job search activities. If anything goes wrong, you'll want that documentation.
Great advice, I'll start a folder right now with all my unemployment paperwork.
This saved me when they said I missed a weekly filing. I had proof I submitted it and they were able to fix the issue.
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One more thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if there are issues with your account. If you miss filing weekly claims, it can cause problems with your payments even after the issues get resolved.
Good point! I'll make sure to stay on top of the weekly filing once I get everything set up.
Yeah, consistency is key with unemployment claims. The system is pretty unforgiving if you miss deadlines or skip requirements.
For what it's worth, the online system for filing weekly claims is actually pretty user-friendly once you get your account set up. Much easier than trying to do everything over the phone.
That's reassuring! I was worried the whole process would be complicated.
The weekly claims are easy, it's just getting the initial claim filed that can be a pain because of the phone system issues.
Miguel Harvey
One last tip - if you have any issues with your claim or need to speak with someone about your benefit amount, don't give up on calling Washington ESD. I know their phone system is frustrating, but sometimes you really need to talk to a human to get things resolved.
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Adriana Cohn
•Absolutely, and like I mentioned earlier, Claimyr really helps with getting through to actual agents when you need to talk to someone. Worth checking out if you hit roadblocks with the phone system.
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Ashley Simian
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. I'll definitely file tomorrow and hopefully get my determination letter soon so I know exactly what to expect.
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Chloe Zhang
•You're welcome! Come back and let us know how it goes. Always good to hear success stories to help others in similar situations.
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Brandon Parker
•Good luck with your claim and your job search. Remember to stay persistent and don't hesitate to ask for help if you run into any issues with the process.
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