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Remember to document everything you're doing for job search activities. Even though you're not getting unemployment anymore, if you do find training programs or other assistance, they might ask about your job search efforts.
Good point, I'll keep tracking everything I'm doing. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
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Don't forget you can have a representative or lawyer help you with the appeal if it's a complex case. Most employment lawyers will give you a free consultation to see if it's worth pursuing.
Is it worth getting a lawyer for something like this? I'm worried about the cost.
For straightforward cases like yours with clear documentation, you probably don't need one. But the consultation might give you confidence about your chances.
You got this! Your case sounds really strong with the restructuring documentation. Just stay organized, be honest, and present your facts clearly. Most appeals with good evidence like yours succeed.
Keep us posted on how it goes! Rooting for you to get this sorted out quickly.
Yes please update us! Your case will probably help other people in similar situations.
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The Washington ESD phone system is seriously broken. I gave up trying to call and used one of those callback services - Claimyr I think it was called. Finally got through to an agent who cleared up my adjudication issue in 10 minutes.
How did you find out about Claimyr? I've been calling Washington ESD for weeks with no luck.
Someone recommended it on another forum. Their website claimyr.com has a video that explains how it works. Definitely worth checking out if you're stuck in phone hell like I was.
Bottom line: your employer has already paid for unemployment insurance coverage through their taxes. When you file for benefits, you're using insurance that's already been paid for, not asking your employer to write a check. File your claim and don't feel guilty about it.
Perfect summary. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain this - I learned a lot and feel much better about filing my claim now.
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Don't forget about the tax implications - unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or pay at the end of the year, but don't get surprised come tax time. I owed $800 in taxes on my unemployment benefits last year because I didn't have anything withheld.
Oh wow, I hadn't even thought about taxes. Is it better to have them withheld or pay later?
I'd recommend having them withheld so you don't get hit with a big bill later. It's an option when you file your weekly claims.
Update us when you get your determination letter! I'm curious to see if the estimates in this thread are accurate. Good luck with everything.
Will do! I really appreciate everyone's help. This thread made me feel so much less anxious about the whole process.
That's what this community is for! We've all been there and it's scary the first time.
Austin Leonard
The automated system is pretty useless too. Half the time it just tells you to go online, but online doesn't help when you need to actually talk to someone about a specific problem.
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Anita George
•So true. The automated options never seem to match the actual issue you're having.
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Austin Leonard
•Exactly! It's like they designed it to discourage people from actually reaching a human agent.
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Abigail Spencer
Just to summarize for anyone still reading - the main Washington ESD number is 833-572-8400. Expect long waits or busy signals. Alternative approaches include calling at off-peak times, trying the employer services line first, or using a service like Claimyr to handle the calling for you.
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Brooklyn Foley
•Thanks for the summary! This thread has been really helpful. I'm going to try a few of these suggestions.
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Abigail Spencer
•Good luck! Hopefully one of these approaches works better for you than just calling the main number over and over.
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