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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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If anyone needs help getting through to Washington ESD to ask about contractor eligibility, I highly recommend trying Claimyr. I was able to speak with an agent who walked me through the exact criteria they use. Made the whole process much clearer than trying to figure it out from their website.
Thanks for the recommendation. I think I'm going to try that before deciding whether to file a claim.
Bottom line: if you were truly an independent contractor, you probably won't qualify. But if you think you were misclassified as a contractor when you should have been an employee, it's worth filing a claim. The adjudication process will determine which category you fall into.
That makes sense. I guess I need to really think about whether my work relationship was more like an employee or contractor.
Exactly. Be honest about the relationship and let Washington ESD make the determination. They're the experts on this stuff.
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I would also suggest contacting a disability attorney who specializes in work incentives. Many offer free consultations and can help you understand your options without screwing up your existing benefits.
That's a great idea. Do you know how to find attorneys who specialize in this area?
Try the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives website. They have a directory of attorneys by specialty and location.
Whatever you do, don't just guess or assume anything. Get official answers from both Washington ESD and Social Security before making any moves. The consequences of getting it wrong are too serious.
Absolutely. I've learned from this thread that I need professional guidance, not internet advice, no matter how well-meaning.
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Thanks for asking this question OP - I'm in the same situation and this thread has been super helpful. Going to file my claim today too!
Glad it helped someone else too! Let's both get our claims filed and hopefully approved quickly.
Love seeing people help each other out with this stuff. The unemployment process can be stressful but having good info makes it so much easier.
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Good luck with your application! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Just remember, if you get stuck anywhere in the process or need to check on your claim status, don't waste hours trying to call ESD directly. Services like Claimyr exist for a reason - to help people actually get through when they need assistance.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need to call but it's good to know there are options.
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Last thing about Claimyr - they also help if you run into issues after you apply. Like if your claim gets stuck in adjudication or you need to appeal something. Having that backup support really helps with the stress of dealing with Washington ESD.
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Aurora Lacasse
•That's good to know. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems.
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Logan Greenburg
Print out confirmation pages when you submit! The system sometimes glitches and you'll want proof you submitted on time.
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Aurora Lacasse
•Adding that to my list. You all have been amazing with these tips!
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