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The weekly filing questions are pretty much the same every week. Did you work? Did you look for work? Were you able and available? Any earnings? Gets pretty routine after a few weeks.
That's reassuring. I was worried they would be different every week and I'd have to figure out new stuff.
One last thing - make sure your contact info is up to date in your Washington ESD account. If they need to reach you about your weekly claim and can't, it can cause delays in your payments.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my weekly claims now.
You're welcome! Just remember - file every week on your designated day for the week that just ended. You've got this!
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If you need to talk to someone at ESD and can't get through on the phone, definitely try Claimyr. I wish I had known about it when I was struggling to reach them about my claim status.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need to call but good to know there's an option.
Better to know about it before you need it. The regular phone lines are basically impossible to get through on.
One last tip - set up direct deposit when you file. Getting a check in the mail takes forever and can get lost. Direct deposit is much faster and more reliable.
Will do. Thanks for all the advice everyone - you've been incredibly helpful!
No problem! We've all been there. Good luck with your application!
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I need to get registered for a UBI number ASAP and start planning for quarterly payments. This thread has been super helpful.
Good luck with your business! The unemployment tax process gets easier once you're in the system and understand the routine.
yeah once you get through the first year its pretty straightforward. just dont miss any deadlines!
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How much did that cost? I might need to do the same thing.
It was worth it to get a real answer instead of guessing. Much cheaper than missing out on benefits because I didn't understand my claim status.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular UI in Washington state. No extensions currently available. Plan accordingly!
Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I need to get serious about my job search since I'm already at 12 weeks.
Good luck with your search! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims and logging your job search activities until you find work.
Hiroshi Nakamura
Just want to emphasize that you need to keep filing weekly claims for your entire benefit year, even if you find temporary work. You might need those benefits again if the temporary job doesn't work out.
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•No, if you get a full-time job you stop filing. But if it's just temp work or part-time, you might still qualify for partial benefits.
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Tyrone Johnson
•Right, and if the temp job ends, you can resume your regular weekly claims without having to reapply.
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Isabella Costa
The weekly payment system in Washington is pretty straightforward once you understand it. File every week, report your earnings honestly, do your job search, and the money comes regularly. It's not complicated, just consistent.
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Gabrielle Dubois
•Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful in understanding how the weekly payment system works.
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Isabella Costa
•Good luck with your job search! The weekly routine will become second nature soon.
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