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For future reference, Washington ESD usually posts payments between Monday night and Wednesday morning depending on your bank. Direct deposit is faster than the debit card usually.
Good to know! I have direct deposit set up so that probably helped.
Yep, the KeyBank debit card can take an extra day or two sometimes.
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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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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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For anyone still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD about payment questions, I had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Worth trying if you need to talk to an actual person about your specific situation.
Thanks, I might try that if I run into any issues with my payments. Good to know there's an option that actually works.
Same here, used Claimyr when I had payment issues last month. Much better than spending hours on hold for nothing.
Bottom line seems to be: file your weekly claim by Sunday, expect payment Wednesday in most cases, but Thursday is possible depending on your bank and claim type. And if there are problems, check your online account first before trying to call.
Perfect summary! This thread has been really helpful. I feel much better about knowing what to expect now.
Exactly right. That covers the main points about Washington ESD payment timing.
Alfredo Lugo
Final thought - document everything! Keep records of every phone call, every letter, every payment. If there are any disputes later, you'll be glad you have the paper trail.
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Ali Anderson
•Great advice! I'm going to start a folder right now to keep track of everything related to this overpayment situation.
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Ali Anderson
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement. I feel much better about tackling this now that I know what my options are. I'm going to try to get through to Washington ESD this week and see about setting up a payment plan or possibly appealing if I think I have grounds. Will update you all on how it goes!
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A Man D Mortal
•You've got this! And remember, Claimyr is there if you need help getting through to someone at ESD.
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Zadie Patel
•Good luck! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you're talking to them, you'll find there are more options than you thought.
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