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Just want to add that even if you get initially denied, don't give up! The appeal process exists for a reason and lots of people win their appeals. I volunteer at a legal aid clinic and we help people with unemployment appeals all the time.
Good to know there are resources available if I need help with an appeal.
Absolutely. Most counties have free legal aid for unemployment issues. Don't try to navigate the appeals process alone if you don't have to.
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I've heard that calling first thing Monday morning sometimes works better than other days. The phone system resets over the weekend and you might have better luck getting through.
I'll try that next Monday. At this point I'm willing to try anything to get some answers about what's happening with my claim.
Monday mornings are definitely better but still really hard to get through. That's why I ended up going with Claimyr - they handle all the calling hassle.
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I'm on week 20 of my benefits and starting to get nervous about finding work soon. Has anyone had luck with extending benefits beyond 26 weeks? I heard there might be options during high unemployment periods.
Extended benefits are rare and usually require special federal programs during economic emergencies. Don't count on them being available. Focus on using these last 6 weeks to intensify your job search efforts.
Yeah, I figured as much. Time to really ramp up the job applications!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been way more useful than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website. Sounds like I can count on 26 weeks maximum, need to keep up with job search requirements, and should start looking for work immediately rather than waiting.
And if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD, remember that Claimyr option. Saved me so much time and frustration.
Will definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need to call them much, but good to know there's a better way than the regular phone system.
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good luck with your claim! the whole process is stressful but most people do end up getting benefits if they were fired for performance stuff rather than actual misconduct
thanks! feeling more confident about it now
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The key factors are whether the termination was for misconduct (willful violations, theft, etc.) versus performance issues or other non-misconduct reasons. Always file your claim promptly and be honest about the circumstances.
Perfect summary! This is exactly the kind of info people need when they're in this situation.
Ayla Kumar
Quick reminder that if you refuse suitable work (full-time job in your field at reasonable pay), you can lose your benefits entirely. Part-time work is fine, but don't turn down good full-time opportunities just to keep collecting UI.
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Lorenzo McCormick
•What constitutes 'suitable work'? I've seen some pretty terrible job offers that barely pay more than unemployment.
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Ayla Kumar
•Generally it's work in your field or related field at 80% or more of your previous wages. But there are lots of factors they consider. When in doubt, take the job and keep your benefits intact.
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Carmella Popescu
This whole thread has been super helpful. I was scared to do any work while on unemployment because I didn't want to lose my benefits. Now I understand I can actually make more money total by working part-time plus collecting UI.
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Kai Santiago
•Same here! I was leaving money on the table by not working at all. Going to start looking for weekend or evening part-time work.
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Khalid Howes
•Glad this helped everyone. I feel much more confident now about finding some part-time work to supplement my benefits.
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