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Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm in the same boat and this thread has been super helpful. Sounds like the key is just being honest and stopping when you actually start working.
No problem! I'm glad it helped others too. This forum is amazing for getting real answers.
Washington ESD should make this information easier to find on their website. Too many people get confused about this basic stuff.
One last thing - if you're starting a job that has a probationary period, you still stop claiming. Even if there's a chance you might not make it past probation, the work still counts as employment.
That's a good point I hadn't thought about. Thanks for mentioning it!
Right, and if you don't make it past probation, you can reopen your claim without any penalties.
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Pro tip: if you're going to a grocery store, try to go during off-peak hours. The customer service desk gets really busy during lunch and after work, so you might wait longer.
That's smart thinking. I'll try to go mid-morning when it's less crowded.
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For anyone dealing with Washington ESD phone issues, I had success using Claimyr last week. My claim was stuck in adjudication and I couldn't get through on my own. They got me connected to an agent who was able to resolve everything in one call. Definitely worth checking out claimyr.com if you're frustrated with the phone system.
Did they ask for any personal information? I'm always wary of third-party services.
No, they don't need your personal info. They just help you get connected to Washington ESD directly. Once you're on the phone with the agent, you handle everything yourself.
One more tip - make sure you understand the difference between your base period and benefit year. Your base period determines your benefit amount, but your benefit year is when you can actually collect benefits. Sometimes people get confused about this.
Can you explain the difference? I'm still confused about how they calculate everything.
Base period is the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file - that's what determines your benefit amount. Benefit year is the 52-week period starting when you file your claim - that's how long you have to use your benefits.
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UPDATE: Just wanted to say I finally got through using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Turns out there was a stop on my account for additional identity verification. The agent was able to clear it while I was on the phone and said payments should process within 24 hours. Thanks to everyone who suggested it!
They called me back in about 2 hours with an agent on the line. So much better than the endless busy signals.
Glad it worked out! That's exactly what happened with me - there was some small issue that was holding everything up that they fixed right away once I could actually talk to someone.
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation with delayed payments and was getting really stressed about it. Going to check my account for stops and probably try that callback service if I can't figure it out.
Hope it helps! The most important thing is getting through to actually talk to someone at ESD about what's causing the delay.
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This whole thread has been super educational. If anyone needs to call Washington ESD about unemployment funding questions, definitely check out claimyr.com. Made my life so much easier when I had questions.
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James Maki
•I'm definitely bookmarking that for when I need to call them again.
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Aisha Jackson
•Same here. This thread answered most of my questions but it's good to know there's a way to actually reach them if needed.
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Aisha Jackson
Thanks everyone for all the explanations! I finally understand how unemployment funding works in Washington. Really helpful to know that Washington ESD pays the benefits but employers fund the system through taxes.
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Ryder Everingham
•You're welcome! It's one of those things that seems confusing at first but makes sense once you understand the structure.
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Saleem Vaziri
•Glad we could help clear it up. The unemployment system is actually pretty well designed when you see how all the pieces fit together.
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