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Just want to add that if you disagree with your benefit amount calculation, you can appeal it. I successfully appealed mine last year when Washington ESD missed some of my wages from a previous employer.
Good to know I have options if something seems wrong. How long did the appeal take?
About 6 weeks total, but I got back-pay for the difference once it was approved. Definitely worth it if you think they made an error.
Bottom line for retail workers: expect somewhere between $200-400 per week depending on your hours and wage rate over the past year. File immediately when you become unemployed, and don't stress too much about the exact amount until you get your determination letter.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now for when my store closes. Really appreciate this community.
Good luck with your claim! This group is great for unemployment questions if you run into any issues later.
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I've been helping my neighbor navigate the Washington ESD system and the weekly payment schedule was confusing for her too. Once she understood that filing weekly claims is like punching a time clock - you have to do it every week to get paid - it clicked for her.
That's a good analogy! So it's like clocking in for unemployment benefits each week.
Exactly! You're certifying that you were unemployed and available for work that week, and in return they pay you for that week.
Just to add - if you're ever unsure about anything with your claim, don't guess. Try to get through to Washington ESD to ask questions. I used that Claimyr service a few times when I had questions and it was worth it to get accurate information instead of making assumptions.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about the process now. Going to file my weekly claim this Sunday and set up direct deposit.
Good plan! Once you get into the routine it becomes second nature. Best of luck with your job search too.
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Also make sure you understand the job search requirements once your claim is approved. You'll need to log your job search activities and be available for work. Washington ESD is pretty strict about this stuff.
You should start right away. They can ask for your job search log going back to when you first filed.
The job search requirement is 3 job contacts per week minimum in Washington state.
One more tip - keep copies of everything you submit and take screenshots of confirmation pages. If there are any issues later, you'll want proof that you filed correctly and on time.
Great advice! I learned that lesson the hard way with other government stuff.
This is so important. I had to appeal a decision once and having those screenshots saved me.
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For what it's worth, I finally got through yesterday after calling at exactly 11:47am. Seems like there might be a brief window when agents come back from breaks or something.
Interesting timing. I'll try calling around that time tomorrow.
Could be a shift change or break time. Good observation!
The whole system needs an overhaul. It shouldn't take 20+ phone calls just to ask a simple question about your own unemployment claim. Glad there are services like Claimyr helping people navigate this mess.
Hopefully they'll invest in more staff and better phone systems soon. This can't continue indefinitely.
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! Going to try the 8am calling strategy and also check out Claimyr. Will update if I have any success.
CosmicCrusader
This thread is really eye-opening. I had no idea unemployment fraud was so common. Are there any warning signs to watch for?
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Paolo Marino
•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.
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CosmicCrusader
•I should probably warn my employer's HR department to watch for this stuff too.
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Chloe Robinson
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!
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Oliver Becker
•Great outcome! Shows how important it is to get through to Washington ESD quickly when dealing with fraud issues.
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Diego Flores
•Thanks for updating us! This thread will be helpful for others dealing with the same situation.
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