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Final reminder for everyone - the waiting week is served during your first compensable week of unemployment. You must file your weekly claim for this week, but you will not receive payment. All subsequent weeks should result in payment if you meet eligibility requirements and file on time. If you're experiencing payment delays beyond the waiting week, contact Washington ESD to resolve any outstanding issues.
Perfect summary. Thanks for keeping everyone informed with accurate information.
Final update: Used Claimyr and got through to Washington ESD! Had a missing work search log that was holding everything up. Agent updated my file and said payments should start this week. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
Great news! That's exactly what that service is good for - finding those hidden issues that are causing problems.
So happy for you! I need to use that service too for my own issues.
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One more tip - if you ever need to restart benefits after a break (like if you found work then lost it again), you might need to reopen your claim rather than file a new one. The weekly claim process stays the same though.
Hopefully I won't need that information, but good to know for the future!
Yeah, reopening is usually faster than filing a brand new claim if it's been less than a year since your last claim.
The most important thing is just to file every single week on time, even if you think you might not qualify that week. Let Washington ESD make the decision about whether you get benefits - your job is just to file honestly and on time.
That's probably the best summary of everything. File every week, be honest, and let them figure out the rest.
Exactly! Don't try to second-guess whether you qualify for a particular week. Just file and answer the questions truthfully.
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Washington's unemployment system has definitely improved over the years but it's still not perfect. Just be patient with the process and don't hesitate to reach out for help if you need it.
Thanks everyone for all the help and advice. This community is awesome!
Update us on how it goes! And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through on your own, that Claimyr service has been a lifesaver for a lot of people in this community.
Will do! I'll report back once I get my claim submitted and let you know how the process went.
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Something else to consider - if you're thinking about going back to school or doing training while on UI, there are special rules about that. You might be able to get approval to do training instead of regular job search but you have to get it approved first.
I've been thinking about this actually. Do you know how to apply for training approval?
I think you have to contact WorkSource about approved training programs but I'm not 100% sure on the process.
Just to be super clear for the original poster - in Washington state you get UP TO 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits, but the exact amount depends on your work history and earnings. Your benefit year lasts 52 weeks total, giving you time to use those 26 weeks even if you find temporary work. File your weekly claims on time, do your job searches, and report any earnings accurately.
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been really helpful for understanding how it all works.
Agreed, way more useful than trying to decode the Washington ESD website.
Mei Lin
Been dealing with Washington ESD for years and the tax side is definitely the part that works smoothly. It's when you actually need to file claims or reach customer service that things get complicated. But at least the funding mechanism is solid.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•True that. The money is there, it's just getting access to it that's the challenge sometimes.
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GalacticGuru
•That's when services like Claimyr come in handy. Sometimes you just need to actually talk to a human being at Washington ESD to sort things out.
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Amara Nnamani
Hope this helps clear things up! The unemployment tax system in Washington is actually pretty worker-friendly since we don't have to pay into it directly. Just another thing our employers handle behind the scenes.
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Malik Davis
•Definitely helps! This whole thread has been super informative.
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Giovanni Mancini
•Agreed! Love when forums actually provide useful info instead of just complaints.
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