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This whole thread is making me want to double-check my own paystub! I just assumed everything was correct but now I'm second-guessing myself.
It's always good to review your paystub regularly. Most people just look at the net pay and ignore the deductions.
Guilty as charged! I'm going to start paying more attention to all the line items.
Update for anyone following this thread - I talked to my HR department and they confirmed it was a payroll setup error. They're fixing it starting with my next paycheck and will make the retroactive contributions to Washington ESD. Thanks everyone for the help!
Perfect outcome. Now you'll have proper wage credits if you ever need to file for unemployment benefits.
Thanks again to everyone who helped clarify this. This forum is so helpful for navigating these confusing employment issues.
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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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International comparisons are interesting too. Most developed countries have similar 'able and available' requirements for unemployment benefits, though implementation varies. The strict definitions aren't unique to Washington or the US.
Really? I assumed European countries were more generous with unemployment benefits.
Many are more generous in terms of duration and amount, but most still require active job search and availability for work. The core definitions are pretty universal.
At the end of the day, if you disagree with Washington ESD's determination about your eligibility, you have the right to appeal. The strict definitions exist for good reasons, but they're not supposed to be applied inflexibly without considering individual circumstances.
Good luck! And if you have trouble reaching them, maybe try that Claimyr service others mentioned.
Keep us posted on how your appeal goes!
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Whatever you do, apply as soon as possible. There's a waiting period anyway, so the sooner you file the sooner you might start receiving benefits if approved. Don't let uncertainty keep you from filing.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file my application tonight and see what happens.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication to protect your benefits.
One last tip - keep detailed records of everything related to your termination and your job search while your claim is being processed. Washington ESD might ask for this information later.
What kind of job search records do they want to see?
Usually 3 job search activities per week - applications, interviews, networking events, etc. Keep a log with dates and company names.
Oliver Wagner
Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what. I know someone who stopped filing while waiting for approval and it messed up their whole claim when it finally went through.
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CosmicCadet
•Definitely will keep filing. That would be a nightmare to mess it up after all this waiting.
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Amara Adeyemi
•Yes, this is critical. Missing weekly claims can disqualify you for those weeks even if your initial claim is approved.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
Update us when you hear something! Always curious to see how long these things actually take in real time.
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CosmicCadet
•Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share soon.
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