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as someone who's worked in HR, I can confirm that periods of very low unemployment make hiring incredibly difficult and expensive. companies end up in bidding wars for talent
Great perspective from the employer side. It really is a balancing act for the whole economy.
Yeah, moderate unemployment keeps the labor market functional for both workers and employers.
Thanks for this discussion. I'm filing my weekly Washington ESD claim tomorrow and it's helpful to understand that being temporarily unemployed is part of normal economic function, not a personal failure.
That's an important psychological insight - individual unemployment doesn't reflect personal failure when it's built into how healthy economies operate.
Exactly. Makes the job search feel less stressful knowing this is normal economic transition.
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This whole thread convinced me to call Washington ESD and set up withholding immediately. After reading about that Claimyr service, I decided to try it since I've never been able to get through to ESD before. Worked great - got connected to an agent who helped me set up the 10% federal withholding in just a few minutes. Much better than the hours I've wasted trying to call ESD directly.
Glad to hear another success story with getting through to ESD! I think I'm going to have to look into that service too.
Same here, the regular ESD phone number is basically useless with how busy they always are.
thanks everyone for all the helpful info in this thread! feel much better prepared for tax season now
You're welcome! These kinds of questions help everyone learn something new about the unemployment system.
Agreed, this thread has been incredibly helpful. Wish I had known about the tax implications from the beginning but better late than never!
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my cousin got disqualified because she was going to school full time and washington esd said she wasnt available for work. didnt know that was even a thing
Full-time students can sometimes still qualify if they meet certain criteria about availability for work. It's not an automatic disqualification but adds complications to the claim.
yeah she ended up appealing and won because she was doing online classes and could work any schedule. took forever though
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I'm going to gather my documentation and file an appeal. Also going to try that Claimyr service to get more details about what exactly my employer reported. This thread has been way more helpful than anything I found on the Washington ESD website.
Good luck with your appeal! Remember you have 30 days from the determination date, so don't wait too long.
Hope it works out for you. Getting the right information is half the battle with these disqualification issues.
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One more thing - make sure you're still filing your weekly claims with Washington ESD even if most of the money is going to child support. If you stop claiming, you'll lose benefits entirely and then you'll have zero income instead of partial income.
Good point. I was so frustrated I almost stopped filing but that would just make things worse.
Exactly. Keep following all the requirements - job search, weekly claims, everything. Don't let frustration with garnishment mess up your actual benefits.
Try calling DCS early in the morning right when they open. I finally got through at 8:02 AM after weeks of trying. Sometimes timing is everything with these government phone systems.
I'll try that tomorrow morning. What time do they open exactly?
8 AM Pacific time Monday through Friday. Have all your case information ready because they'll want your case number, SSN, and other details right away.
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The good news is that most terminations for performance reasons get approved. Washington ESD knows the difference between someone who can't do the job and someone who willfully violated rules. You'll probably be fine, especially with no prior warnings.
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Luca Russo
•This thread has been really helpful. I'm feeling more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone!
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Dmitry Volkov
•Good luck with your claim! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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One more thing - if you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through on the phone, I had success with Claimyr too. It's frustrating when you're dealing with a claim issue and can't reach anyone for help. Their automated calling system actually works.
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Luca Russo
•Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Might be worth checking out if I run into problems.
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StarSeeker
•Yeah, it's one of those things you hope you don't need but if you do need it, it's really valuable. Washington ESD's phone system is just overwhelmed most of the time.
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