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I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims from the employer side. Sometimes the delay is because Washington ESD is waiting for the employer to respond to their requests for information. Employers have 10 business days to respond, but many take longer or don't respond at all. If that's the case, Washington ESD will eventually make a decision without the employer input.
That's really helpful insight. I wonder if that's what's happening with mine. My old company wasn't exactly known for being responsive.
Very possible. The good news is that if the employer doesn't respond, it usually works in the claimant's favor.
Whatever happens, make sure you're keeping track of all your job search activities. Even though you're not getting paid yet, you'll need to show that you've been actively looking for work once benefits start. I had to submit my job search log retroactively and it was a pain to reconstruct.
Good point. I've been applying to jobs but not really documenting it properly. Better start keeping better records.
WorkSourceWA has a good job search tracking tool if you need help organizing it all.
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If you're still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to verify your eligibility, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it got me connected to an agent in under 10 minutes.
Did you have to pay for that service?
There's a fee but it was worth it to avoid spending days trying to get through on my own. The agent was able to look up my wage history and confirm my eligibility right away.
Bottom line: if you've been working steadily for more than 6 months and earning at least minimum wage, you'll probably qualify. The exact calculations are confusing but most people who work regularly meet the requirements.
That's reassuring. Thanks everyone for all the help explaining this!
Yeah this thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website.
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Update on my situation from earlier - finally got through to ESD (thanks to that Claimyr service) and they explained my overpayment was due to employer wage records not matching what I reported. Agent said this happens all the time and isn't considered fraud.
So they were able to clarify it wasn't intentional? That gives me hope for my own case.
Exactly - she said as long as I made good faith efforts to report accurately, it's just an administrative adjustment.
Bottom line - focus on your appeal, gather your documentation, and don't let the fear of criminal charges paralyze you. The overwhelming majority of overpayments are civil matters that get resolved through appeals or payment arrangements.
Thank you everyone for the reassurance and advice. I feel so much better about this situation now.
Good luck with your appeal! Remember, you have rights in this process and shouldn't be intimidated.
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For anyone else reading this thread, I had success using Claimyr when I needed to speak with Washington ESD about my fired-for-cause claim. Sometimes you really need to talk to a human to explain your situation properly, and their phone system is impossible otherwise.
How quickly were you able to get connected through them?
Same day I submitted my request. Way better than spending days trying to call on my own and never getting through.
This has been really helpful to read. I'm in a similar situation where I was fired but I think wrongfully. Going to file my claim tomorrow and see what happens. Wish me luck!
Good luck! Sounds like we're both in similar boats. Hope it works out for both of us.
Thanks! I'll try to remember to update this thread once I know how my claim goes.
Miles Hammonds
Bottom line - if you've been working part-time for 8 months at decent wages, you almost certainly qualify. The work requirement isn't as strict as people think.
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Paige Cantoni
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much better about my chances now.
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Lucas Lindsey
good luck with your claim! the hardest part is usually just getting started with the application process
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Paige Cantoni
•Appreciate it! I'm going to file this weekend and see what happens.
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