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Just to add another perspective - I successfully got unemployment as someone who thought I was a contractor. Turned out the company had been misclassifying multiple workers. It took filing an appeal and providing evidence, but Washington ESD eventually agreed I should have been an employee. Don't assume you don't qualify without looking into it.
How long did the appeal process take? And what kind of evidence did you need to provide?
About 3 months total. I provided emails showing they controlled my schedule, photos of using their equipment, training materials they provided, and testimony from coworkers about how we were all treated the same as regular employees.
One thing to remember is that even if you get denied initially, you can still appeal. The worst that happens is they confirm you don't qualify, but if there's any chance you were misclassified, it's worth trying. Just make sure you have your facts straight before filing.
Good point. I think I'm going to gather up whatever documentation I have and at least try filing a claim. If nothing else, it'll give me a definitive answer.
Smart approach. And if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD for clarification during the process, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work well for getting through their phone system.
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The whole 1099 vs W-2 thing is such a mess in general. Companies save money by avoiding payroll taxes and benefits, workers lose out on protections, and the government loses tax revenue. Everyone loses except the companies cutting corners.
Preach! It's become way too common for employers to push all the risk onto workers while keeping all the control.
Some contractor arrangements are legitimate though. Not every 1099 situation is misclassification.
OP, definitely get professional advice before making any decisions. This stuff is complicated and the stakes are high if you get it wrong. Either way, Washington ESD needs to review your specific work arrangement to make a determination.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Sounds like my next step is getting through to Washington ESD to discuss my situation, whether through regular channels or using one of those callback services.
Good luck! Hope you get it sorted out. The uncertainty is the worst part of these situations.
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don't stress too much about it, the system will walk you through everything step by step
Thanks everyone! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to do it today.
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Bottom line - if you worked regularly for the past year and got laid off through no fault of your own, you probably qualify. The exact calculations matter for your benefit amount, but meeting basic qualification isn't as complicated as it seems.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I'm going to file my claim this week.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the application process.
Amara Okafor
Just went through this process myself. Filed a new claim after my benefit year ended, but I had worked part-time during my previous claim. The new weekly benefit amount was calculated based on those wages, so it was lower than my original claim. Something to keep in mind.
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CaptainAwesome
•How long did it take to get approved for your new claim?
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Amara Okafor
•About 2 weeks for the determination, then another week for the first payment. Faster than my original claim, but still required patience.
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Yuki Tanaka
The bottom line is that you CAN refile after benefits run out, but only if you meet the wage requirements for a new claim. If you don't have sufficient wages from covered employment during your benefit year, you'll need to look at other options or find work to build up eligibility for a future claim.
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Sienna Gomez
•This has been really helpful everyone. Sounds like I need to wait until my benefit year ends next month, then see if I have enough wages to qualify for a new claim. If not, I'll look into training programs and other assistance.
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Esmeralda Gómez
•Good luck! And don't hesitate to get help navigating the system. Whether it's calling Washington ESD directly or using a service like Claimyr, it's worth getting accurate information about your specific situation.
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