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Last thing - make sure you're completing your work search requirements if they apply to your claim type. Sometimes payments get held up if you're missing job search documentation.
This thread is giving me anxiety about my own account now! I better write down my login info somewhere safe in case this happens to me.
UPDATE: I finally got through using that Claimyr service and got my account unlocked! The whole process took about 45 minutes from start to finish. The ESD agent was actually really helpful and explained that my account got flagged because I'd been logging in from different devices. Thanks everyone for the advice!
The whole employer tax thing is interesting. I work in HR and we definitely track our unemployment claims because they affect our tax rate. But we only contest claims when we believe there was actual misconduct, not just poor performance.
That's reassuring to hear from someone on the employer side. What would you consider misconduct vs. performance?
Just want to echo what others have said - don't let your employer discourage you from filing. I was told the same thing when I got fired and it turned out I was eligible the whole time. Washington ESD will investigate and make their own determination regardless of what your employer says.
Nathaniel Stewart
This has been one of the most helpful threads I've seen on here. Thanks to everyone who shared their knowledge and experience!
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Riya Sharma
•Agreed! Way better than trying to decode the Washington ESD website on my own.
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Ethan Scott
•Definitely! This community is awesome for helping each other navigate the unemployment system.
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Millie Long
Just to summarize for anyone finding this thread later: Log into SecureAccess Washington, check your Claim Summary for maximum benefit amount, check Payment History to see what you've received so far, and subtract to find your remaining balance. Also remember the 26-week time limit regardless of dollar amount remaining.
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Ethan Scott
•Perfect summary! This should be pinned somewhere for other people with the same question.
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