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This whole thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was wondering about backdating too. Sounds like it's pretty hard to get approved unless you have serious documentation.
Yeah, definitely harder than I expected. But worth asking if you think you have a legitimate reason for the delay.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Probably going to skip trying for it and just focus on current claims.
One last tip for anyone reading this later - if you do try for backdating, make your request as soon as possible after filing your initial claim. The longer you wait, the harder it gets to justify.
Wish I had known that from the beginning. Definitely good advice for future reference.
Live and learn, right? At least your current claim should process normally now.
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Quick question - do tips count toward the earnings requirement? I worked as a server and most of my income was tips that I reported on my taxes.
Yes, reported tips count as wages for unemployment purposes in Washington. Make sure your employer reported them correctly though.
Thanks! I was worried my mostly-tips income wouldn't count.
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Last bit of advice - save all the confirmation numbers and emails you get from Washington ESD during this process. If there are any issues later, having that documentation can save you a lot of headaches trying to prove when you filed claims or submitted information.
I'll start a folder right now. Better to be organized from the beginning.
Smart thinking! Organization really helps when dealing with any government benefits system.
If you run into any roadblocks with Washington ESD not responding to calls or emails, don't give up. Sometimes you need to be persistent or find alternative ways to reach them. I've heard good things about services like Claimyr that help people get through to agents when the normal channels aren't working.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly!
Fingers crossed for you! Most people don't have major issues, but it's good to know your options just in case.
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Washington ESD also offers some job training programs that can extend your benefits while you learn new skills. Worth looking into if you want to change careers.
That sounds interesting! How do you find out about those programs?
Check with WorkSource Washington - they coordinate with ESD on training programs. There's info on the ESD website too.
Bottom line - file as soon as possible after losing your job. Don't wait because you're confused about the process. You can always call (or use that Claimyr thing) to get help with questions later, but you want to get your claim started ASAP.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I'm going to file my claim this afternoon.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week to keep the benefits coming.
Sara Unger
Just want to echo what others said about being completely honest in your claim. Washington ESD can usually tell when someone is trying to hide details, and it never helps your case. Truth is always the best policy with unemployment claims.
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Tasia Synder
•Definitely planning to be upfront about everything. Thanks for the reminder.
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Butch Sledgehammer
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you have a decent chance based on what you've described. Keep us posted on how it goes - these threads help other people in similar situations.
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Tasia Synder
•Will definitely update once I hear back from Washington ESD. This thread has been incredibly helpful!
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