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Thais Soares

Can I apply for unemployment if I am self employed in Washington state?

I've been running my own small consulting business for the past 2 years but work has really dried up lately. I'm wondering if self-employed people can even apply for Washington ESD unemployment benefits? I know during COVID there was some program for contractors but I'm not sure what the rules are now. Has anyone who was self-employed successfully gotten regular UI benefits through Washington ESD?

don't forget to file your weekly claims right away if you do get approved, even if the first payment is delayed. missing weekly claims can mess up your whole case

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Will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for the reminder!

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One last suggestion - if you end up needing to call Washington ESD multiple times during this process, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does help cut through the phone line chaos. Saved me hours of redialing when I had questions about my claim.

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I might need to try that too. I've been trying to reach ESD for weeks about my own claim issues with no luck.

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I bookmarked their site earlier. Definitely seems like it could be useful for dealing with ESD phone issues.

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Mateo Martinez

How high is unemployment in Washington right now - worried about my chances

I just got laid off from my manufacturing job last week and I'm trying to figure out if it's even worth filing for Washington ESD benefits right now. Everyone keeps talking about how unemployment rates are changing but I can't find clear info about what that means for actually getting approved. Is Washington ESD still processing claims quickly or are they backed up because of high unemployment? I'm really stressed about this whole process and don't know what to expect.

One last thing - if you do need to contact Washington ESD by phone later and can't get through the regular way, that Claimyr service people mentioned really does work. I used it when I had questions about my weekly claim and it saved me hours of frustration.

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I'll definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's there.

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Seriously, wish I had known about it sooner. Would have saved me so much stress.

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same boat as you last month, filed online and got approved pretty quickly despite all my worrying about unemployment rates and stuff

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That's exactly what I needed to hear. Going to file right now!

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Norman Fraser

Can I claim unemployment if I was fired from my job in Washington?

I got terminated from my warehouse job last Friday and I'm trying to figure out if I can even apply for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. My supervisor said it was due to 'performance issues' but honestly I think they just wanted to get rid of me because I complained about safety violations. I've been working there for almost 2 years and never had any written warnings or anything formal. Does getting fired automatically disqualify you from UI benefits in Washington? I really need to know before I waste time filing a claim.

Just saw this thread and wanted to mention that if you do need to contact Washington ESD for any reason about your claim, I had success with Claimyr recently. They basically handle the phone hassle for you - you just tell them what you need to discuss and they get you connected to an actual ESD representative. Super helpful when you can't afford to spend hours on hold.

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I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues with my claim. Thanks for the tip!

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Update us on how your claim goes! Always interested to hear how these situations work out since there's so much confusion about what qualifies for unemployment benefits.

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Will do! I'll try to remember to post an update once I know whether my claim gets approved or not.

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Ali Anderson

Understanding what causes unemployment to decrease - still confused about my Washington ESD claim status

I've been trying to figure out what causes unemployment to decrease because my claim has been stuck in adjudication for weeks and I'm starting to panic. I filed my initial claim back in January and everything seemed fine at first - I was getting my weekly payments and doing my job searches through WorkSourceWA like required. But then suddenly my payments stopped and Washington ESD put my claim under review. I've been calling their customer service line every day trying to get through but either get busy signals or get disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. My question is - what actually causes unemployment claims to get flagged for review? Is it random or did I do something wrong? I reported all my work hours correctly and kept up with my job search requirements. Really need some insight here because I can't afford to wait much longer without these payments.

Whatever you do, don't stop filing your weekly claims during adjudication. I made that mistake and lost 3 weeks of benefits even after my claim was approved.

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Noted! I'll keep filing even though it feels weird doing it when my claim is under review.

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Yeah it's counterintuitive but you have to maintain your filing schedule or you forfeit those weeks permanently.

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Final thought - document everything during this process. Save screenshots of your online account, keep records of when you called, save any correspondence. If you eventually need to appeal anything, having documentation will be crucial.

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Good point, I'll start keeping better records of all my attempts to contact them.

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Screenshots especially - I've seen cases where people's online account information changed and they had no proof of what it said before.

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Yara Khoury

How long does it take to receive benefits from Washington ESD unemployment?

I just filed my initial unemployment claim with Washington ESD last week and I'm wondering how long it typically takes to actually receive your first payment? I've been reading conflicting information online - some say 2-3 weeks, others mention up to 6 weeks. I submitted all my documents and completed the ID verification process. My claim shows as 'processed' but I haven't received any payments yet. I'm getting really anxious about covering my bills. Can anyone share their recent experience with Washington ESD payment timing?

Don't forget that your first payment might be delayed if you have any outstanding issues with previous claims or if you owe any overpayments. They'll often hold new benefits to offset old debts.

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This is my first time filing for unemployment so that shouldn't be an issue for me.

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Lucky you! I have an overpayment from 2019 that they're still taking money from my benefits for.

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I used claimyr.com last month when my claim got stuck and it was honestly a lifesaver. Instead of spending hours on hold every day, I was able to get connected to an agent who explained exactly what was holding up my claim. Turned out to be a simple paperwork issue that took 5 minutes to resolve once I got the right person.

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I'm always hesitant about third-party services, but if it actually gets results...

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I was skeptical too, but after weeks of getting nowhere on my own, it was worth it to finally get answers and move forward.

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