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I'm really grateful for this explanation. The Washington ESD website makes it sound so complicated but it's actually pretty straightforward.
Right? Once someone explains it clearly it makes total sense. Wish they explained it better on their site.
Thanks everyone! This helped me understand why my benefit amount is what it is. Time to focus on job searching now.
Good luck with the job search! Remember you need to log at least 3 job search activities per week in your WorkSourceWA account.
Already signed up and started applying. Thanks for the reminder!
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I went through this whole process last year and the key thing is staying organized. Keep records of everything - your job applications, contacts with employers, any communication from Washington ESD. You never know when you might need to reference something.
Should I keep records even after I find a new job?
I'd keep them for at least a year. Sometimes Washington ESD does audits or you might get an overpayment notice later and need to show your job search documentation.
One last thing - don't be surprised if your first payment takes a while even after you're approved. There can be delays with the debit card being mailed or direct deposit being set up. Just be patient and make sure your banking/address info is correct.
How long should I expect to wait for the first payment?
Usually 1-2 weeks after your first weekly claim is processed, assuming no issues with your claim. Direct deposit is faster than waiting for the debit card to arrive by mail.
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The key is to file your initial claim online if possible. It's faster than calling and you avoid the phone wait times. Just go to the Washington ESD website and follow the prompts. You'll need your Social Security number, employment history, and reason for separation.
Good advice, I'll try online first. Do I need any specific documents from my employer?
Not usually, but having your last paystub handy can help if they ask for wage verification. Washington ESD gets most wage info directly from employers.
Just wanted to add that if you have any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or need to verify information, don't waste weeks trying to call Washington ESD like I did. That Claimyr service everyone mentioned actually works - I finally got my issues resolved after using it. Sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and pay for help rather than bang your head against the wall for weeks.
Thanks for the tip. I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's there.
Yeah I was skeptical about paying for something like that but it really did save me weeks of frustration. Sometimes the system just doesn't work the way it's supposed to.
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This thread is really eye-opening. I had no idea unemployment fraud was so common. Are there any warning signs to watch for?
Unexpected mail from Washington ESD is the big one. Also if your employer gets a notice about you filing for benefits when you're still working.
I should probably warn my employer's HR department to watch for this stuff too.
FINAL UPDATE: Washington ESD confirmed the fraudulent claim is closed and they've flagged my SSN to prevent future fraud. The whole process took about 2 weeks once I got through to an actual agent. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Great outcome! Shows how important it is to get through to Washington ESD quickly when dealing with fraud issues.
Thanks for updating us! This thread will be helpful for others dealing with the same situation.
Nathaniel Mikhaylov
I had to deal with this recently too and ended up using Claimyr because I couldn't get through on the phone. The agent was super helpful and explained that you basically need to 'close the loop' by filing one final claim with your work information. After that, your claim goes inactive automatically. Definitely worth using their service if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD - check claimyr.com.
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Rebecca Johnston
•Thanks for the info! Sounds like Claimyr is really helpful for getting through to Washington ESD.
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
•Yeah, it saved me a lot of headache. The peace of mind knowing I did everything correctly was worth it.
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Eva St. Cyr
One thing to watch out for is if you have any pending issues on your claim. Make sure those are resolved before you stop filing, otherwise you might have problems if you need to reopen later.
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Rebecca Johnston
•Good point. I don't think I have any pending issues but I'll double-check my account.
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Eva St. Cyr
•Yeah, just check your eServices account to make sure everything is clear before you transition off benefits.
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