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just want to add that if you do win your appeal, make sure Washington ESD updates your employer's UI tax rate to reflect the approved claim. sometimes they don't automatically adjust it and the employer gets away with not paying their fair share into the system.
I hadn't thought about that aspect. How would I make sure they update the employer's tax rate?
Washington ESD should handle it automatically when they approve your appeal, but it doesn't hurt to ask about it during your fact-finding interview or mention it to the appeals judge.
One more thing - if you need to talk to Washington ESD about your appeal status or have questions during the process, I had good luck using claimyr to get through to an actual person. The regular phone lines are impossible but that service made it so much easier to get answers when I needed them.
I keep seeing mentions of this service. Is it worth the cost when you're already dealing with denied benefits?
For me it was worth it because I needed answers quickly and couldn't afford to spend days trying to get through on my own. But everyone's situation is different.
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Here's the step by step process: 1) Gather all your documents 2) Create SAW account 3) File initial claim at esd.wa.gov 4) Register with WorkSourceWA 5) File weekly claims every Sunday 6) Complete reemployment plan 7) Do job search activities 8) Report any work/income. That covers the basics.
You're welcome! The process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine it's manageable.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues along the way.
Just remember that if you do get stuck anywhere in the process, getting an actual human at Washington ESD to help can make all the difference. Don't spend weeks spinning your wheels if something isn't working right.
Definitely keeping that Claimyr option in mind if I run into problems.
Smart move. I wish I had known about it earlier - would have saved me so much stress and time.
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I was skeptical about using a service to help contact Washington ESD, but honestly the phone system is so broken that sometimes you need help. I used Claimyr when I couldn't resolve an issue with my job search requirements and it was worth it to actually talk to someone.
It sounds like a lot of people have had success with that. I might need to try it if I can't get through about the training programs.
Yeah, I spent 3 weeks trying to call on my own and got nowhere. Sometimes you just need to cut through the red tape.
Bottom line: your weekly benefit amount is set based on your earnings history and can't be changed. But you can maximize what you get through training allowances, proper reporting of all wages, and making sure you don't miss any weekly filings. Also look into other assistance programs to supplement your income.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to look into training programs and see about getting my wage history reviewed. This has been really helpful!
Good luck! The training programs are really the best way to both increase your weekly benefits and improve your job prospects.
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Honestly you sound like a perfect candidate for unemployment benefits. Steady work history, laid off through no fault of your own, available and able to work. File as soon as possible and don't stress too much about it.
Thank you! This thread has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your application! The process is much smoother when you know what to expect.
Javier Cruz
Just remember that partial unemployment also counts toward your weeks. If you work part-time and still collect some benefits, those weeks still count against your 26 week maximum.
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Giovanni Colombo
•Good point! I did have a couple weeks where I worked part-time. So those count as full weeks used?
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Javier Cruz
•Yes, any week you receive even $1 in unemployment benefits counts as a week used toward your maximum.
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Emma Wilson
The bottom line is check your specific monetary determination for your exact situation. The general rule is 26 weeks maximum, but your individual circumstances determine how many weeks you actually get and how much your weekly benefit is.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
•Good plan! And don't hesitate to contact Washington ESD if you need clarification on anything in that document.
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Sofia Torres
•Or use that Claimyr service if you can't get through the regular way. Seems like several people here had success with it.
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