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One more thing - make sure you report ANY income during your weekly claims, even if it's just a few dollars from odd jobs. Washington ESD can cross-reference with tax records and if they find unreported income, you could face an overpayment notice.
You have to pay back the money you weren't supposed to receive, plus potential penalties. It's not worth the risk - just report everything honestly.
I got hit with a $2,800 overpayment last year because I didn't report some freelance work properly. Still paying it back.
Since everyone's giving advice, I'll add this: keep copies of EVERYTHING. Your initial application, weekly claims, any correspondence from Washington ESD, job search logs, etc. If there's ever a problem with your claim, having documentation makes resolving it much easier.
Should I print everything out or are digital copies okay?
Digital copies are fine, but make sure you save them somewhere safe like cloud storage. The ESD website doesn't keep records forever.
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One more thing to consider - if you win your appeal, Washington ESD might also remove any disqualification from your record, which could help if you ever need to file for unemployment again in the future.
I didn't know that. Good to know there are long-term benefits to appealing beyond just getting the immediate benefits.
Exactly. A voluntary quit disqualification can follow you, so it's worth fighting if you truly had good cause.
Good luck with your appeal! It sounds like you have a solid case with the documentation and witness. The process is stressful but don't let that discourage you from fighting for what you're entitled to.
Thank you everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I feel much more confident about moving forward with the appeal now.
You've got this! And remember if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD during the process, Claimyr can really help cut through the phone line frustration.
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i made the mistake of not reporting cash work early in my claim and when i finally called to ask about it the agent told me i needed to report it immediately and they'd adjust my past claims. it was scary but they didn't penalize me since i self-reported. honesty really is the best policy here
Wait how did you finally get through to an agent? I've been trying for weeks
honestly i used that claimyr thing after seeing it mentioned here a few times. worked way better than trying to call directly
The bottom line is this: report ALL work, even cash jobs. Washington ESD has multiple ways to verify your earnings and the penalties for fraud are severe. But don't panic - most people who report work still receive partial benefits and stay in good standing with the system.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm definitely going to report the work when I file my weekly claim this week. Better to be honest and get reduced benefits than risk fraud charges.
You're making the right choice. Good luck with everything!
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I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my work history questions. The agent I spoke with was able to look up my exact wage records and confirm I met the requirements. Saved me a lot of stress and guessing.
That sounds really helpful. I might check that out before I apply just to be sure.
Yeah, it was worth it for the peace of mind. Plus they could see exactly what Washington ESD had on file for my work history.
Good luck with your application! The work history part is usually the easy part compared to all the other hoops they make you jump through.
Thanks! I'm feeling more confident about it after reading everyone's responses.
You'll probably be fine with 8 months of work at decent wages. Just make sure you have all your paperwork ready.
Zoe Kyriakidou
Last thought - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about anything related to your claim exhausting, I had success with that Claimyr service too. Way better than the regular phone system.
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Freya Thomsen
•Several people have mentioned that now. Might be worth trying if I need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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Zoe Kyriakidou
•Yeah, when multiple people are recommending the same solution, it's probably worth looking into.
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Jamal Brown
Hope everything works out for you. This thread has been really informative about what options are and aren't available right now.
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Freya Thomsen
•Same here. At least now I know what I'm dealing with and can plan accordingly. Thanks everyone for the honest feedback.
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Jamal Brown
•Good luck with whatever comes next. Keep us posted if you find any other resources that might help.
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