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File this week! Don't overthink it. The worst they can say is no, and then you can appeal if needed. But based on what you described, performance issues without clear misconduct usually qualify for benefits.
You're right, I need to stop worrying and just file the claim.
Exactly! And file your weekly claims every week even if you're in adjudication. You can't get back pay for weeks you didn't file.
Last tip - when you do your phone interview (if they schedule one), be professional and stick to the facts. Don't badmouth your employer but do explain your side clearly. The ESD adjudicator just wants to understand what really happened.
Good luck! Most people in your situation end up getting approved, so try not to stress too much about it.
Keep us posted on how it goes! This thread will help other people in similar situations.
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The financial impact goes beyond just losing income - your credit can suffer, you might have to dip into retirement savings, the whole financial foundation gets shaky.
This is why I really need to get my Washington ESD benefits figured out. Every week without income makes things worse.
Seriously, if you're still having trouble reaching them, give Claimyr a try. Time is money when it comes to getting benefits resolved.
To summarize the main negative impacts: financial stress, mental health challenges, social isolation, loss of routine and purpose, relationship strain, skills atrophy, and reduced self-confidence. The good news is most of these are temporary if you take action to address them.
Thanks for summarizing. It helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with all of this. Time to take action on my appeal.
That's the spirit! Focus on what you can control and take it one step at a time.
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One more thing - if you're working part-time while receiving unemployment, those wages might affect your weekly benefit amount. Washington ESD has specific rules about how part-time earnings are calculated against your benefits.
Thanks for mentioning that! I might need to take some part-time work while looking for full-time employment.
Just make sure to report all earnings accurately on your weekly claims. It's better to report everything and let Washington ESD calculate the deductions than to risk being accused of fraud.
The bottom line is that there's no specific length of time you have to work at one job, but you do need sufficient overall work history and wages during your base period. Most people who've worked steadily for 12-18 months will qualify, regardless of how that work was distributed among different employers.
This has been incredibly helpful! I feel much more confident about understanding the requirements now. Thank you everyone!
Glad we could help! The system is complex but once you understand the basics it makes more sense. Good luck with your current job!
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Keep checking your account regularly for updates. Sometimes the 602a status will change without them sending you a notification. Mine went from wage verification to approved over a weekend and I almost missed it.
How often should I check? Daily?
I checked mine every couple days. Daily might be overkill but definitely check a few times a week so you don't miss any status changes.
For future reference, you can also check your wage and employment history in the WorkSourceWA system to see what information Washington ESD has on file for you. Sometimes discrepancies there can trigger these verification reviews.
I didn't know you could check that in WorkSourceWA. I'll take a look and see if there are any obvious issues with my work history.
AstroAdventurer
Bottom line: if you've worked consistently for over a year like the OP has, you almost certainly qualify. The edge cases are people who just started working or had very low wages.
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Javier Mendoza
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better prepared now if I do need to file a claim.
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Andre Dupont
•Good luck with everything! Hopefully the layoff rumors don't pan out for you.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
Just to add one final tip - if you do get laid off, file your claim the same week. Don't wait thinking you might find another job quickly. You can always stop claiming if you find work, but you can't get benefits for weeks you didn't claim.
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Javier Mendoza
•Good advice! I was wondering about the timing of when to file.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Yeah it's one of those things where acting fast saves you money later. The system has a waiting week anyway so there's no downside to filing right away.
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