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For anyone else reading this thread - the teleclaim option is definitely worth knowing about. Good backup when the website is down or you don't have computer access.
Absolutely. It's one of those things Washington ESD doesn't publicize much but it's there when you need it.
Just remember that even though you filed by phone, you'll still need to do your job search activities and report them when you file weekly claims. That part can't be skipped.
Yeah I saw that mentioned in the phone prompts. Three job search activities per week, right?
That's right, and they have to be valid activities like applying for jobs, attending job fairs, or networking events. Keep good records!
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honestly the hardest part isnt figuring out how much youll get, its actually getting through to someone when you have questions or problems. the phone system is terrible and the online messaging never gets responses
Yeah I've heard the customer service is pretty bad. Hopefully I won't need to contact them much.
That's the reality unfortunately. Cross your fingers that your claim goes smoothly because getting help when there are issues is a real challenge.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like with my income level I should expect somewhere around $480-500 per week, which would definitely help while I'm job hunting. Going to use the online calculator to get a better estimate and then file my claim this weekend.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
Hope it goes smoothly for you. Having your wage information organized beforehand will definitely help speed things up.
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Just want to add - make sure you keep doing your weekly claims even while you're job searching. I made the mistake of skipping a week and it messed up my payments for a month.
Good to know! I haven't started my weekly claims yet but I'll make sure to stay on top of them.
Yeah the weekly claims are super important. Washington ESD is really strict about that - miss even one week and you have to explain why.
The bottom line is that unemployment insurance is exactly that - insurance. Employers pay premiums (taxes) and when claims are filed, benefits come from the insurance fund. It's no different than any other type of business insurance, really.
That's a really good way to think about it. Makes me feel less guilty about filing my claim.
Exactly! You wouldn't feel bad about using car insurance after an accident, right? Same principle here.
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Don't let the complexity discourage you from applying if you think you might qualify. The benefits can really help while you're looking for a new job. Just make sure you understand all the requirements and follow them carefully to avoid any issues.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! Hope your claim gets approved quickly.
If you run into any issues during the application process or need to speak with someone at Washington ESD, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration trying to get through on the phone.
I bookmarked their site just in case I need it. Hopefully the application process goes smoothly though.
Definitely worth having as a backup option. Their video demo explains exactly how it works if you want to check it out first.
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If anyone's still struggling to reach Washington ESD about work history verification, I had success with Claimyr recently. They got me connected within an hour to an agent who could access my wage records. Much better than spending days trying to get through the regular phone lines.
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Lindsey Fry
•I think I'm going to try that. The uncertainty is killing me and I need to know for sure if I qualify.
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Talia Klein
•Same here. I wasted so much time trying to figure it out on my own when I could have just talked to someone who could look up my actual records.
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Maxwell St. Laurent
Bottom line: if you earned at least $3,850 in wages during your base year and worked in at least 2 quarters, you should qualify. The gaps between jobs don't matter as long as you meet those thresholds. File your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination.
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Lindsey Fry
•Thank you everyone for all the help! I'm feeling much more confident about applying now.
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PaulineW
•Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly.
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