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Final thought - make sure you understand the difference between being able and available for work versus actively seeking work. You need to meet both requirements to continue receiving benefits once approved.
What's the difference between those two things?
Able and available means you're physically and mentally capable of working and don't have restrictions preventing you from accepting a job. Actively seeking means you're actually looking for work and applying to jobs.
good luck with your claim! sounds like you have a solid case based on what you've described. performance issues are way different than misconduct.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. Feeling much better about filing now.
Keep us posted on how it goes! Always good to hear success stories for others going through the same thing.
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Just to summarize for the OP: You'll most likely qualify for regular unemployment insurance through Washington ESD. File online as soon as possible since benefits start from when you file, not when you lost your job. You'll need employment history, reason for separation, and basic personal info. After filing, submit weekly claims every week. The process is much more straightforward than it seems at first.
This is exactly the summary I needed. Thank you so much to everyone who helped explain this!
You're very welcome. Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
one last tip - set up direct deposit when you file. getting paper checks takes forever and theyre easy to lose. direct deposit is much faster and more reliable
Definitely planning on direct deposit. How long does it usually take to get the first payment?
if everything goes smoothly, usually 2-3 business days after your weekly claim is processed. sometimes longer if theres issues with your claim
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Just to close the loop on payment timing - Washington ESD generally processes faster if you file early in the week and you don't have any account flags or pending issues. The 'paid' status is reliable, so if you see that, the money is coming.
This whole thread has been super helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing their experiences.
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Last resort if you can't get through - try using that Claimyr thing people mentioned. I was hesitant about paying for something like that but after 2 weeks of getting nowhere on my own, it was worth it to finally talk to a real person at Washington ESD who could explain exactly what was happening with my claim.
I'm definitely considering it if I don't hear anything in the next few days. Seems like several people here have had success with it.
Yeah, I wish I had known about it sooner instead of wasting so much time trying to get through the regular phone lines.
Hope you get this resolved quickly! Benefit payment control is scary when you first see it but like others have said, it's usually something that can be fixed once you know what Washington ESD needs from you.
Thank you! This thread has been really helpful in understanding what I might be dealing with.
Connor O'Neill
The amount really depends on how much you made in your highest quarter. I was making good money but only worked 6 months before getting laid off, so my benefit was lower than expected because some quarters had zero wages.
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AstroAdventurer
•That makes sense. I've been at my job consistently for 2 years so hopefully all my quarters will have decent wages.
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Connor O'Neill
•Yeah that should definitely work in your favor for the calculation.
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Mei Lin
Just to close the loop on the Claimyr thing - I know some people are skeptical about third-party services, but honestly it was a lifesaver. The Washington ESD phone system is just brutal to navigate on your own. Having someone help you get through saved me probably 10+ hours of calling.
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QuantumQuester
•I might have to try that if I can't get through myself. The busy signals are driving me crazy.
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Mei Lin
•Definitely worth it if you're stuck. The video demo on their YouTube shows exactly how it works too.
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