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Just to add to what others said about Claimyr - I used it when my claim got stuck in adjudication and couldn't get through the normal phone lines. It connected me to an agent who explained exactly why my claim was delayed and what I needed to do to resolve it.
Yeah the demo really shows how it works. Much better than me trying to explain it in a comment.
I'm going to try it too. At this point I'll pay reasonable money to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Bottom line: unemployment = unemployment insurance = UI = benefits. They're all the same program through Washington ESD. Use whichever term feels natural to you.
This thread probably helped a lot of people who had the same question.
Good luck with your claim! The process can be confusing but you'll figure it out.
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thanks everyone for the help! this was stressing me out way more than it needed to
You're welcome! Glad this thread helped multiple people with the same question.
Just filed my claim successfully without the employer account number. Took less than 20 minutes once I stopped worrying about that field. Thanks for all the reassurance!
Great to hear! Now just make sure you file your weekly claims on time and keep up with any job search requirements.
Will do! Already set reminders in my phone for the weekly filing.
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Thanks everyone for all the info. I think I understand better now who can apply. Seems like the key is whether you lost work through no fault of your own and whether you meet the work history requirements.
Yeah this thread was really helpful. I'm going to apply for partial unemployment since my hours got cut.
Good luck! At least now we know we're not alone in being confused about all this stuff.
One more thing - make sure you apply as soon as possible after losing work. There's no waiting period but you can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file your claim.
That's really important to know. I've been putting off applying for weeks thinking I needed to wait for something.
Nope, apply right away. Even if there are issues with your claim, at least you'll have the earliest possible effective date.
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Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can have taxes withheld or pay them later, but don't forget about it when tax time comes around.
Good point! I'll make sure to set aside some money for taxes.
Yeah it's easy to forget since it feels like free money, but the IRS definitely wants their cut.
The bottom line is you get 26 weeks in Washington state, which is actually pretty reasonable compared to a lot of places. Use the time wisely and hopefully you'll find something before you run out. Good luck!
Happy to help! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues with your claim.
Yeah this is a great community for unemployment questions. We've all been there!
Jade O'Malley
One more thing - if you do end up appealing, make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending. A lot of people make the mistake of stopping their weekly claims during an appeal.
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Jade O'Malley
•Nope, you keep filing during the appeal process. If you win the appeal, you'll get paid for those weeks. If you don't file, you lose those weeks permanently.
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Hunter Edmunds
•This is really important advice that not enough people know about!
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Ella Lewis
Good luck with everything OP. Sounds like you have a solid case if you were legitimately laid off from steady work. The Washington ESD system has its flaws but it does work when you know how to navigate it.
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Matthew Sanchez
•Thanks everyone, this has been way more helpful than anything I found on the official Washington ESD website. I'm going to start with the online appeal and try that Claimyr service to talk to someone.
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Andrew Pinnock
•That sounds like a solid plan. Hope it works out for you!
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