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Just want to follow up on my earlier comment about Claimyr - I ended up using their service again this week to get clarification on some other tax questions with Washington ESD. Still works great for getting through to an actual person when you need to talk to someone.
This whole discussion has been eye-opening. I'm starting unemployment benefits next week and I definitely would not have known about the tax withholding option. Thanks everyone!
Remember to file your claim as soon as possible after your last day of work. There's no waiting period in Washington but you want to get the process started right away to avoid any delays in payments.
I got temporarily disqualified because I couldn't prove I was looking for work during a week when I was out of town. Had to provide documentation showing I was still job searching even while traveling. Pain in the neck but they eventually approved me again.
About 3 weeks to get it sorted out. Would have been faster if I could have talked to someone directly instead of just submitting documents online.
That's another situation where claimyr.com would have been helpful - getting you directly to someone who could review your documentation faster.
Bottom line - most people who follow the rules and are honest get approved. The disqualification stories you hear are usually people who made mistakes or didn't understand the requirements. File your claim and don't stress too much about it.
Sofia Torres
Just want to add that if you're filing for the first time, make sure you have your Social Security card, driver's license, and employment history ready. The application process asks for a lot of detailed information and it's easier if you have everything organized beforehand.
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Anastasia Popova
•Good advice. I've been putting together all my employment information. Do I need pay stubs or just the employer contact info?
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GalacticGuardian
•You don't need pay stubs for the initial application, but having your last pay stub can help verify your earnings if there are any questions later.
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Dmitry Smirnov
The most important thing is to file as soon as you're eligible. Benefits are only paid from the date you file, not from when you were actually laid off. So if you wait a week to file, you lose that week's benefit even if you were unemployed.
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Anastasia Popova
•That's a really important point. I was laid off on Friday and planning to file on Monday, so I should be okay.
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Ava Rodriguez
•Monday filing for Friday layoff should be fine. Just don't wait thinking you might find work quickly - you can always stop claiming if you find a job.
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