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One more thing - if you quit your job, you might not be eligible for benefits unless you had good cause. They're pretty strict about that.
I quit because of a hostile work environment and they initially denied my claim. Had to go through the whole appeal process to get it approved.
Appeals can take months to resolve too. Better to have all your documentation ready upfront if you think there might be an issue.
The bottom line is that most people get somewhere between $300-600 per week depending on what they were earning before. It's not going to replace your full salary but it helps.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been really helpful in understanding how it all works.
Yeah this thread was super informative. Way better than trying to decode the Washington ESD website!
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One last thing to consider - if you have any appeals or ongoing issues with your LTD carrier, make sure that's resolved before applying for unemployment. You don't want conflicting claims about your ability to work.
Fortunately my LTD is ending cleanly without any disputes. But that's definitely good advice for others who might have complications.
Yes, consistency is key. Washington ESD will look at all the documentation and any contradictions could delay your claim.
For anyone reading this later, I also recommend checking with your state's vocational rehabilitation services. They often have programs that can help bridge the gap between disability and employment, and they understand the unemployment system well.
Great suggestion! I hadn't thought about vocational rehabilitation services. I'll look into what's available in Washington.
DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) in Washington has some great programs. They can sometimes help with job placement too.
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Quick update - I was able to get through this morning using one of the third-party calling services. My claim that was stuck for 5 weeks is now processing. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things moving.
Which service did you use? There seem to be a few options out there
I used the one with the video demo that people mentioned - worked really well
For what it's worth, I've had better luck with the Spanish language line even though I speak English. Sometimes there's less volume on that line and the agents are bilingual anyway.
That's actually against the terms of service and could cause issues with your claim if they flag it
Good point, probably not worth the risk
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Just want to emphasize what others have said - DO NOT try to claim unemployment while on maternity leave thinking you won't get caught. Washington ESD has ways of verifying employment status and availability, and fraud charges are serious.
Good point. Better to be honest and explore legitimate options like PFML.
Final thought for OP - since you're planning ahead, make sure you understand both the PFML application timeline and requirements. It's great that you're thinking about this now instead of scrambling after the baby arrives!
Thank you all so much! This has been incredibly helpful. I'll look into PFML and forget about unemployment benefits. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
Good luck with everything! PFML was a lifesaver for me, hope it works out well for you too.
Zainab Omar
Thanks for asking this question OP, I was wondering the same thing but didn't want to look stupid asking about payment timing.
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Zoe Stavros
•No such thing as a stupid question when it comes to unemployment! Better to know for sure.
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StarSeeker
•Agreed, these details aren't always clear on the Washington ESD website
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Connor Murphy
One last thing - keep screenshots of your weekly claim confirmations. If there's ever a payment dispute, having that proof can save you a lot of hassle with Washington ESD.
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Zoe Stavros
•Smart thinking! I'll start doing that from now on. Digital paper trail is always good.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
•Excellent advice. Documentation is key when dealing with any government agency.
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