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honestly the whole washington unemployment system needs an overhaul. took forever for mine too and half the website doesn't work properly. just gotta power through it unfortunately
Agreed, the system definitely has room for improvement. But at least it exists - better than having no safety net at all.
Final thought - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD, try early morning (right at 8am) or during lunch hours. Those tend to be slightly less busy times.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm feeling a lot more informed and less panicked about the timeline now.
This thread was super helpful for me too. Nice to see everyone sharing their experiences.
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my cousin uses some service called claimyr or something to call washington esd for her, she says it actually works to get through to someone
Yeah that's the same service someone mentioned earlier. Seems legit if multiple people are using it.
Good to hear confirmation from another source. Might be worth trying if I run into issues.
Bottom line: 2-3 business days after certification is normal for Washington ESD. Anything longer than that and you should investigate. The exact day can vary but it shouldn't be wildly unpredictable.
Perfect summary! That gives me a good framework for what to expect going forward.
agreed, this thread has been really helpful for understanding the timing
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Bottom line for your dad: file for regular unemployment benefits through Washington ESD, meet all the job search requirements, and don't let anyone tell him he's too old to receive benefits. Age discrimination in unemployment is illegal.
Perfect summary! This thread has been really helpful for understanding his options.
Agreed. The system isn't perfect but the benefits are there for people who qualify, regardless of age.
One more thing - if your dad worked for a large company, they might have offered voluntary separation packages that could affect his unemployment eligibility. Make sure Washington ESD knows about any severance or separation agreements.
He didn't get any severance, just a layoff notice. But good point about making sure Washington ESD has all the details.
Yes, being completely honest about the separation circumstances is crucial for avoiding issues later.
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One more thing - if you do miss the interview and get denied, make sure to keep filing your weekly claims while you appeal. If you win the appeal, you'll get backpay for all those weeks.
Wait, I should keep filing even if I get denied? I thought you had to stop filing once you're denied.
Nope, keep filing. It preserves your right to those weeks if your appeal is successful. Just make sure you're still meeting all the requirements like job searching.
UPDATE: I was able to reschedule! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got through to an agent in about 20 minutes. The agent was really helpful and moved my interview to next week. Thanks everyone for the advice!
This gives me hope. I've been trying to reach them about my own adjudication for days with no luck.
Definitely try the service if you're having trouble getting through. It's worth it just for the peace of mind.
Amara Chukwu
I used TurboTax last year and it walked me through the unemployment tax stuff pretty well. Just make sure you have your 1099-G before you start.
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Anastasia Ivanova
•That's what I'm planning to use too. Hopefully it makes it straightforward.
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Giovanni Conti
•Most tax software handles unemployment income automatically once you enter the 1099-G info. Pretty painless.
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Fatima Al-Hashimi
Thanks everyone for all the help! This thread has been super informative. I feel much better about tackling my taxes now.
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Sean Murphy
•Glad we could help! Don't stress too much about it - the tax bite probably won't be as bad as you think.
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Anastasia Ivanova
•Agreed! I was panicking for nothing. Time to get this done.
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