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Good luck! The process can seem overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of filing your weekly claims, it becomes routine. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
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That's exactly what I need - I hate waiting on hold for hours.
Same here, Claimyr saved my sanity when I was dealing with an adjudication issue. Much better than the regular phone system.
one last tip - take screenshots of everything! your weekly claim confirmations, your job search log, any correspondence from washington esd. if something goes wrong you'll need proof of what you submitted
Great advice - I'll start documenting everything from day one.
yeah it saved me when they said i missed a weekly claim but i had the screenshot showing i submitted it
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One more thing - make sure you keep track of your job search activities from day one. Washington ESD requires you to make at least 3 job search contacts per week to qualify for benefits. Start documenting everything right away.
3 per week? That doesn't sound too bad. Do they need to be formal applications?
They can be applications, networking contacts, job fairs, interviews - various types of activities count. Washington ESD has a list of what qualifies on their website.
I know this thread is getting long but wanted to add - if you worked for multiple employers in the past year, make sure you have all their information ready. The application asks for details about every job you had during your base period.
I only had one job so that should be easy enough. But good to know for others reading this!
Yeah I had 3 different jobs in my base period and had to track down old pay stubs and employment dates. Definitely prepare that info ahead of time if you can.
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I used Claimyr last month to get through to Washington ESD about a different issue and they were super helpful. If anyone is having trouble reaching them about tax documents or benefit verification, definitely worth trying. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.
I might try them if I have issues with my 1099-G. The regular phone line is always busy when I try to call.
Yeah, that's exactly why I used them. Actually got to talk to a real person instead of just getting hung up on or stuck in phone tree hell.
One more thing - if you received unemployment benefits but also had other income during the year, make sure you understand how it all works together. My accountant said the UI benefits could affect things like retirement account contribution limits and other tax planning strategies.
I didn't even think about that. I contributed to my Roth IRA while unemployed using some of my benefit money.
You should be fine with Roth contributions since those are made with after-tax dollars anyway. But definitely worth double-checking with a tax professional if you have a complex situation.
Sophia Gabriel
I'm going on week 6 with no payment and no explanation. My claim status just says 'under review' with no details. This is affecting my ability to pay for basic necessities. The lack of communication from Washington ESD is unacceptable.
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Tobias Lancaster
•Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to someone? I've seen several people mention it in this thread and it might be your best bet for getting answers.
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Sophia Gabriel
•I'll look into it. At this point I'm willing to try anything to get some information about what's happening with my claim.
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Ezra Beard
For what it's worth, once the payments start coming, they're usually pretty reliable. The initial wait is brutal but after that it's mostly smooth sailing as long as you meet all the requirements.
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Statiia Aarssizan
•That's reassuring to hear. Right now it feels like this process will never end.
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Ezra Beard
•Hang in there. I know it's stressful but most claims do get processed eventually. The waiting is the hardest part.
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