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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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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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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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Don't panic yet. I've seen plenty of disqualifications get reversed once people provide the right information or documentation. The key is acting quickly and being persistent about getting answers.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to try every suggestion people have given me here.
That's the right attitude. Most of these issues are solvable if you stay on top of them and don't give up.
TillyCombatwarrior
The consistency is actually pretty good once you're in the system. File Sunday, money Wednesday. Just don't skip filing thinking you'll catch up later - you can't backdate claims in most cases.
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TillyCombatwarrior
•You lose that week's payment in most cases. There are some exceptions for emergencies but they're hard to get approved.
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Dananyl Lear
•Yeah don't miss your filing deadline. Set multiple reminders if you have to.
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Anna Xian
Thanks everyone for all the info! Sounds like Sunday filing → Wednesday payment is the standard pattern. I feel much better knowing what to expect now.
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Lim Wong
•Glad we could help! Once you get through your first few payments it becomes second nature.
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Dananyl Lear
•You got this! The hardest part is behind you now that you're approved.
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