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My advice is to be patient but persistent. Check your account daily, file your weekly claims religiously, and keep job searching. The system works but it's not perfect. Most people do get approved eventually, it's just a matter of how long it takes.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm trying to stay positive while being realistic about the timeline.
Good attitude. The stress of waiting is real but most claims do get resolved.
Just to add some perspective - I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly. Washington ESD is actually one of the more efficient state agencies I've worked with. Most routine claims get processed within a week. The delays usually happen when there are legitimate questions that need investigation.
Easy to say when you're not the one waiting for money to pay bills.
I understand the stress. I'm just trying to provide some context about how the system typically works.
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ugh this whole thread makes me remember how confusing unemployment was. op you'll figure it out but expect it to be more complicated than it should be
Yeah it's definitely more complex than I expected. At least I have a better idea of what to expect now thanks to everyone's help.
One last thing - make sure you understand what counts as suitable work for your job search. Washington ESD has specific rules about what types of jobs you have to apply for based on your experience and how long you've been unemployed.
Where can I find information about the suitable work requirements?
It's in the claimant handbook they give you when you file, but you can also find it on the Washington ESD website under job search requirements.
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Also remember you need to certify for benefits every week even if you haven't heard back about your claim approval. Missing a week can mess up your payments later. Washington ESD is pretty strict about the weekly certification requirements.
How do you certify? Is that the weekly claim filing?
Yes, that's your weekly claim. You log into your Washington ESD account and answer questions about your job search and any work you did that week. Do it every week without fail.
this thread has been super helpful. i'm in the same boat as OP and was totally confused about the timeline. 26 weeks makes sense now. thanks everyone!
Glad it helped you too! I was so confused when I started researching this.
That's what this community is for. Washington ESD can be confusing but we're all here to help each other figure it out.
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This whole thread has been super helpful. I've been putting off filing because I didn't know where to start but now I feel confident about the process. Going to do it this afternoon.
Same here! This community is really helpful for navigating this stuff.
Glad we could help! Remember that after you file, it can take a few days to a few weeks to hear back depending on whether your claim needs any additional review. Don't panic if you don't hear anything immediately - that's normal.
Perfect timing on this advice. I just submitted my application and was already starting to worry about not hearing back right away.
Molly Hansen
Don't forget that unemployment benefits are taxable income! You can choose to have taxes withheld or pay them when you file your return.
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Abigail Spencer
•Oh good point, I should probably set up the tax withholding so I don't get hit with a big bill next year.
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Molly Hansen
•Yeah, you can change your withholding preference in your ESD account online. Better to handle it upfront.
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Miles Hammonds
Final tip: if you think your benefit calculation is wrong, you can appeal it. But from what I learned talking to the ESD agent through Claimyr, most calculations are correct and disputes are usually about missing wage records rather than formula errors.
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Abigail Spencer
•Good to know there's an appeal process if needed. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring.
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Ruby Blake
•Exactly. And if you do need to appeal or have questions, having a way to reach ESD agents makes the whole process much smoother.
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