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Thanks for posting this question OP. I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been super helpful. Filing my claim tonight.
Glad my question helped others too. Just finished filing my claim - wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be.
That's great! Now just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
For anyone still reading this thread - another option if you need to talk to Washington ESD is that Claimyr service mentioned earlier. I used it last week when I had questions about my job search log and got through to an agent pretty quickly.
I'm definitely going to try that if I run into issues. The regular phone number is impossible.
Same here. Anything has to be better than spending 4 hours on hold just to get disconnected.
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Just want to add that you can appeal if your claim gets denied. You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't give up if the initial decision isn't what you expected.
I had to appeal my initial denial and eventually won. The process takes time but it's worth fighting if you believe you're eligible.
Exactly. And if you do need to appeal, that's another situation where being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD becomes really important.
One more thing - keep track of your certification dates! You have to file your weekly claims by the deadline or you'll miss out on benefits for that week. Set up reminders on your phone.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more prepared to start this process now.
Good luck! Remember to file as soon as possible and don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.
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I think I was overthinking this whole thing. Sounds like as long as I keep filing my weekly claims and do my job searches, the federal rate stuff doesn't matter.
Exactly right. Focus on your claim requirements and let the tax stuff handle itself.
Will do, thanks everyone for the help!
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The weekly payment schedule is actually one of the better things about Washington's system compared to some other states. At least you don't have to wait a month between payments.
That's reassuring to hear. Sounds like once she gets into the routine it should work smoothly.
Exactly. Just don't miss filing your weekly claims and you should be fine.
One last tip - if she ever has trouble with the website or filing weekly claims, try different browsers or clear your cache. The site can be glitchy sometimes.
Good to know! I'll tell her to have a backup plan for filing.
Yeah and don't wait until Saturday night to file. Give yourself time in case there are technical issues.
Giovanni Rossi
Don't forget about the job search requirements when you file your new claim. They might be different than what you had to do before.
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Giovanni Rossi
•Not stricter, but they might assign you to different WorkSource activities based on how long you've been unemployed total.
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Fatima Al-Maktoum
•Yeah I had to do more intensive job search activities on my second claim.
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Dylan Mitchell
Bottom line: file your new claim immediately when your benefit year ends. Don't overthink it or wait for some imaginary waiting period.
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Sofia Gutierrez
•Good luck! Hope your new claim gets approved quickly.
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Diego Rojas
•I'll update this thread once I hear back from Washington ESD.
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