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One more thing to remember - if you turn down suitable work offers, Washington ESD can disqualify you and cut off your benefits even before the 26 weeks are up.
No, it doesn't have to be identical, but it should generally match your skills and pay reasonably close to your previous wage, especially early in your claim.
The definition of suitable work gets broader as your claim goes on too. By the end they expect you to consider jobs that pay less than what you made before.
Thanks everyone for all this info! This thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website. At least now I know I have up to 26 weeks and what I need to do to keep getting benefits.
Glad we could help! Just remember to stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. Good luck with your job hunt!
Definitely feeling more confident about navigating this process now. Really appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge and experiences.
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I won my appeal and it was such a relief! The judge was really understanding and I felt like I got a fair hearing. Don't stress too much about the process itself.
Thank you! All these success stories are really helping me feel more confident.
For what it's worth, I think the appeal process is actually pretty fair once you get to the hearing. The ALJs seem to really listen to both sides and make thoughtful decisions.
That's reassuring. I was worried it would be biased against claimants.
Not at all. They're independent judges, not Washington ESD employees. Big difference in how they approach cases.
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If you run into any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or anything like that, that's when services like Claimyr really come in handy. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get things sorted out.
What's adjudication? Is that something I should worry about?
Adjudication is when Washington ESD needs to investigate something about your claim before they can approve it. It's not necessarily bad, just means they need more information or clarification about something.
The bottom line is just file as soon as you can. There's really no benefit to waiting and you're potentially losing money every day you delay. Washington ESD makes it pretty clear on their website that you should file immediately after becoming unemployed.
Got it. I'm convinced - filing today for sure. Thanks everyone for all the help!
Good luck with everything! Hope you find a new job soon.
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Keep us posted on when you get your payment! Always curious to hear how long it actually takes versus what Washington ESD says it should take.
Will do! I'll update once I receive it so others in the same situation can see the actual timeline.
Carmen Ruiz
The whole thing seems designed to be confusing on purpose. Like they dont want people to know theyre eligible so they can save money.
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Malik Robinson
•I think it's more about preventing fraud than discouraging legitimate claims, but I understand the frustration.
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Carmen Ruiz
•maybe but when you cant even get through to ask questions it feels like theyre not trying to help
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Andre Lefebvre
Bottom line: if you've been working and paying into the system, you're probably eligible if you lose your job through no fault of your own. The specific requirements are on the Washington ESD website but talking to an agent is the best way to get a definitive answer for your situation.
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Emma Taylor
•Thanks everyone for all the info. This has been really helpful to understand the basics.
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Andre Lefebvre
•Glad we could help! Hope you never need to use the information but good to know how it works.
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