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Mine got approved at exactly the 3 week mark. Got the determination letter on a Tuesday and first payment hit my account that Thursday. Hang in there!
That's encouraging! Hopefully mine follows a similar timeline.
Same here, 3 weeks almost to the day. Must be their internal processing schedule.
If you need to speak with someone urgently about your claim status, I actually had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Worth checking out their demo video to see if it would help your situation. Sometimes you just need a real person to look at your account.
I might have to try that if I don't hear something soon. Thanks for the recommendation.
Let us know how it goes if you do try it. Always looking for ways to actually reach Washington ESD.
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Last thing - if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You can appeal the decision. Sometimes it's just a misunderstanding that can be cleared up.
Hopefully I won't need to worry about that, but good to know there's an appeal process if something goes wrong.
The appeal deadline is usually 30 days from the date of the denial notice, so don't wait too long if you need to file one.
You got this! The process seems overwhelming at first but thousands of people file for unemployment every week. Just take it one step at a time and don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about starting this process now. Really appreciate all the detailed advice.
No problem! Just remember if you need to talk to Washington ESD directly and can't get through, Claimyr is there as an option. Sometimes you really do need to speak with an actual agent.
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One last tip - when you do talk to Washington ESD, make sure to ask about any programs you might qualify for. Sometimes they know about additional resources that aren't obvious from the website.
Good advice. I'll definitely ask when I call to file my claim.
And if you have trouble getting through, seriously consider that Claimyr service. Made my life so much easier when dealing with Washington ESD.
This has been one of the most helpful threads I've read about Washington ESD. Usually these discussions just turn into people complaining about the system.
Happy to help! These programs can be confusing but once you understand the basics it's much easier to navigate.
Totally agree. Now I feel prepared to file my claim with confidence.
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Final reminder for everyone - even if your unemployment benefits are excluded from federal taxes, they still count as income for purposes of other tax credits and deductions. So they might affect your Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, etc.
Good to know! I don't have kids so probably doesn't affect me, but important for others to consider.
Hope this helps everyone get their 2021 taxes sorted out. The unemployment tax situation that year was confusing for everyone, including tax professionals. Don't feel bad about being confused - just make sure you file correctly now that you have the right information.
Thanks so much everyone! This thread saved me from making a big mistake on my taxes.
Agreed! Super helpful information all around.
Edison Estevez
I remember when I first applied I was checking my account every single day multiple times LOL. The anxiety is real when you're waiting for that first payment.
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Aliyah Debovski
•Haha that's exactly what I'm doing! Good to know I'm not the only one.
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Edison Estevez
•We've all been there! Once you get into the routine it gets much less stressful.
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Holly Lascelles
Final tip - make sure you have all your job search activities documented from week one. Even though you're waiting for your first payment, Washington ESD still expects you to be looking for work and keeping records. Don't let that slide while you're waiting.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
•How many job searches do we need to do per week? I keep seeing different numbers.
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Holly Lascelles
•It's 3 job search activities per week in Washington. Can be applications, networking, interviews, etc.
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