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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Bottom line: Washington ESD pays unemployment benefits weekly. File your weekly claim every week, meet the job search requirements, report any work or income accurately, and you should receive regular payments. If you run into problems, don't hesitate to reach out for help - whether that's calling Washington ESD directly or using a service like Claimyr to get through when the phones are busy.
Perfect summary! I feel like I understand the process much better now. Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses.
This thread was really helpful for me too! I'm in a similar situation and was wondering the same thing.
Glad we could help clear up the confusion! The Washington ESD system can seem overwhelming at first but once you get the hang of the weekly routine it becomes much more manageable. Good luck with your claim!
Thank you so much! I'll update here if I run into any issues but I'm feeling much more confident now.
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One more thing - if you have any questions about your claim or need to speak with someone at Washington ESD, I've found that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. Used it twice when I had adjudication issues and got through to agents both times within minutes instead of waiting hours on hold.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Sounds like it's worth having as a backup option if I run into any problems with my claim.
Definitely. The peace of mind alone is worth it. Nice to know you can actually reach someone if you need to instead of just hoping the online system works perfectly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about filing now. Sounds like at my income level I should expect close to the maximum benefit amount. I'll get my application submitted this week and start keeping track of my job search activities right away.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
You've got a good plan. File soon, document everything, and don't hesitate to reach out for help if needed. The Washington ESD system works well when you understand how to navigate it.
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Thank you everyone! I feel much more prepared now. Going to gather all my documents tonight and file tomorrow. Really appreciate all the detailed advice.
Good luck! Feel free to come back with any questions once you get into the process.
You've got this! The hardest part is just getting started.
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Just remember that even with partial benefits, you still need to do your job search activities and be available for work. Don't slack on those requirements just because you have some income coming in. Washington ESD audits those regularly.
How many job contacts do you need to make for partial claims?
Same as regular claims - 3 job search activities per week in Washington. Check the WorkSourceWA website for approved activities.
Bottom line - filing for partial unemployment while working is completely legal and designed for situations exactly like yours. Just be honest, report everything accurately, and follow all the regular UI requirements. You're not doing anything wrong by using benefits you're entitled to.
Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! Partial benefits really helped me get through a tough time when my hours were cut.
Sean Kelly
ok this thread convinced me the system isn't totally broken, just needs better customer service. still gonna try that claimyr thing though lol
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Ravi Malhotra
•Exactly the right attitude! The underlying system is sound, it's just the implementation that needs work.
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Omar Hassan
•Customer service improvements would go a long way. When people can't reach anyone to resolve issues, it undermines confidence in the whole system.
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Freya Christensen
The evolution continues too. Washington ESD has been working on system modernization and automation to reduce those adjudication delays. Technology should eventually make the process much smoother for everyone.
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Diego Chavez
•About time! The current system was designed for a much simpler economy. Gig work, remote employment, multiple income sources - it all complicates the traditional model.
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StarSurfer
•Hopefully by the time I graduate and potentially need UI again, it'll be much more user-friendly!
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