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Don't let them intimidate you into giving up. The appeals process exists for a reason and a lot of initial denials get overturned when people actually appeal. The worst thing you can do is nothing.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm definitely going to appeal both decisions now that I understand the process better.
Good! And document everything going forward. Keep records of all your job search activities, any communications with employers, and copies of everything you submit to ESD.
One more thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while your appeal is pending. If you win the appeal, you won't get paid for weeks you didn't file claims for, even if your denial gets overturned.
Yes! This is super important. You have to maintain your claim by filing weekly even during appeals or you'll lose those weeks permanently.
This is correct. Continue filing weekly claims and meeting all requirements including job search even while appealing. If you win, you'll get back pay for all eligible weeks you filed for.
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My cousin used that Claimyr thing too when she couldn't get through to Washington ESD about her weekly claim certification. She said it was way easier than trying to call on her own.
Seems like a lot of people have had success with it. I'll keep it in mind if I need it.
Yeah, definitely worth knowing about if you end up dealing with Washington ESD and can't get through their regular phone lines.
The whole unemployment system can seem overwhelming at first but it's really designed to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Don't be afraid to use it if you need it - you've been paying into the system through your payroll taxes.
That's a good way to think about it. I have been paying into the system so I shouldn't feel bad about using it if necessary.
Exactly! It's insurance that you've been paying for. There's no shame in using unemployment benefits when you need them.
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honestly i just follow what my neighbor tells me to do. she's been on unemployment like 4 times and always knows what's going on. she said 26 weeks and file every sunday so that's what i do
That's not a bad strategy, but make sure you understand the requirements yourself too. Job search activities, reporting any work or income, etc.
yeah she told me about all that stuff too. seems like she knows more than the esd website does
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website. I feel like I actually understand how the benefit duration works now. 26 weeks, file weekly, do job search activities. Got it!
Same here! I started this thread completely confused and now I feel much better about the whole process.
Yeah this forum is great for getting real answers from people who've actually been through it.
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This whole process seems way more complicated than it needs to be. Why can't they just have a simple form that says 'I'm moving but want to keep my benefits' instead of making us figure it out ourselves?
EXACTLY! The whole system is unnecessarily complex. Should be much more straightforward.
I mean, it's government bureaucracy - when is it ever simple? At least there are resources like Claimyr now to help navigate it.
Final thought from someone who's been through this process - just be proactive about communication with Washington ESD. Update your info early, keep good records, and don't wait until there's a problem to reach out. It's much easier to prevent issues than fix them later.
Perfect advice! I'll definitely be proactive about everything. Thanks again everyone for all the help!
Ava Martinez
Update us when you hear back! I'm sure other contractors in similar situations would love to know how it works out for you.
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GalaxyGuardian
•Will do! I'll post an update once I get the determination. Hopefully it's good news that can help others in similar situations.
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Miguel Castro
One more thing - if you had any 1099s from clients, make sure you have copies of those when you apply. Washington ESD might want to see them as part of their evaluation process.
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GalaxyGuardian
•Got all my 1099s organized already. Thanks for thinking of that - definitely important documentation to have ready.
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