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Update us when you hear back from Washington ESD! I'm curious how LLC cases are being handled lately.
Will do! Filing my claim tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!
Good luck! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication.
Pro tip: when you file, be very clear in your application that you were a W-2 employee of your own LLC, not a contractor or owner drawing distributions. Use the exact language they expect to see.
Good advice! I'll make sure to emphasize the employee aspect when I file.
Also mention that you paid unemployment taxes on your wages. That's key evidence of your employee status.
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one more thing - keep filing those weekly claims even if your payment gets delayed or stopped. you cant go back and claim weeks you missed
Got it, so consistency is key even when things aren't working perfectly.
exactly. treat it like a weekly appointment you cant miss
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Make sure your bank info is correct in your ESD account. I had a friend who was waiting weeks for payments and it turned out there was a typo in his routing number.
Oh wow, I should double-check that. What a nightmare that would be.
Yeah, he couldn't figure out why his payments weren't coming through. ESD doesn't always notify you clearly when there's a banking issue.
Bottom line: Yes, unemployment pays weekly in Washington. File your weekly claim every week, usually on Sunday. Payment typically processes Monday-Tuesday and hits your account Tuesday-Thursday. Don't skip weeks, report all work accurately, and keep up with your job search requirements.
Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
Glad we could help clarify the process. It's confusing at first but becomes routine pretty quickly.
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automation is the future whether we like it or not. at least washington state has decent unemployment benefits compared to other states. take advantage of the time to figure out your next move
True, could be worse. Trying to stay positive about it being an opportunity for change.
Filed for Washington ESD benefits when my factory job got automated last year. Super straightforward process, got approved in about 2 weeks. The hardest part was actually getting through on their phone line when I had questions, but that's a whole different issue. Good luck with your claim!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Makes me feel more confident about filing.
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One last thing - if you're worried about qualifying, you might want to consider talking to someone at WorkSource. They can help you understand the requirements and might have other resources available if you don't qualify for regular unemployment.
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Cynthia Love
•I didn't know WorkSource could help with unemployment questions. I'll look into that too.
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•WorkSource is actually integrated with the unemployment system now, so they're pretty knowledgeable about the requirements.
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Demi Lagos
Bottom line is that 14 months of total work history should put you in a good position to qualify, assuming your wages were reported correctly and you meet the dollar thresholds. The key is that it's not about one job but your total earnings during the base period.
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Cynthia Love
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much better about understanding how it works now.
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Mason Lopez
•Glad we could help! Hopefully you won't need to use this information but it's good to know just in case.
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