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The good news is that Washington ESD has pretty decent online resources for employers. Their website has calculators and guides that can help you figure out your rates and requirements.
I'll check those out. Online resources are usually easier than trying to reach someone by phone.
Agreed, their employer portal is actually not bad once you get used to it.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about getting my unemployment taxes set up correctly now.
Good luck with your new business! The tax stuff is intimidating at first but you'll get the hang of it.
Yeah, and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. Better to get it right the first time.
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The Washington ESD customer service has gotten better but calling them is still a pain. If you do need to call, try right when they open at 8 AM or during lunch hours when call volume might be lower.
I had luck calling at exactly 8:00 AM. Got through in about 20 minutes instead of hours.
Or just use that Claimyr thing people mentioned. Saved me from dealing with busy signals.
Don't stress too much about the process. Millions of people file for unemployment every year and most claims go through fine. Just be honest, keep good records, and file your weekly claims on time. You'll probably have your determination within 2-3 weeks.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing now.
You got this! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you're in the system it becomes routine.
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for those still reading this - the WorkSource requirement is still in effect even if you own a business. you have to register and do the career workshops and stuff. just fyi
Really? Even if you're self-employed?
yeah if youre collecting unemployment benefits you have to do all the same requirements as everyone else
Thanks everyone for all the help and advice! This has been one of the most useful forum discussions I've ever been part of. Hope it helps others in similar situations. The main takeaways seem to be: 1) You can potentially qualify but it's complicated 2) Be completely honest about everything 3) Document all income and activities 4) Be prepared for a lengthy review process 5) You still have all the same job search requirements as other claimants.
And don't forget - if you need to talk to Washington ESD during the process, Claimyr can save you hours of phone tag. Worth checking out if you're struggling to get through.
Absolutely. Getting through to an actual person when you have questions is half the battle with Washington ESD.
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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.
Great advice! I'm going to start a folder right now to keep track of everything related to this overpayment situation.
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!
You've got this! And remember, Claimyr is there if you need help getting through to someone at ESD.
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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Pro tip: if you do get through to someone at Washington ESD, make sure to get their direct extension or callback number. Some agents will give you their direct line for follow-up questions.
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Hunter Brighton
•That's great advice! I never thought to ask for a direct number.
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Sarah Ali
•Not all agents can give direct numbers due to policy, but it's definitely worth asking if you have an ongoing issue that might require follow-up.
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Dylan Baskin
Just wanted to update - I tried the Claimyr service after reading about it here and it actually worked! Got connected to a Washington ESD agent who helped me understand why my claim was flagged for adjudication. Turns out there was a simple documentation issue I could resolve.
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Lauren Wood
•How long did it take them to get you connected?
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Dylan Baskin
•About an hour from when I submitted the request to when they called me back with the agent on the line. So much better than spending all day redialing.
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