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The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Washington ESD has improved their systems a lot over the past few years.
Have they though? I still think their phone system is terrible.
That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist - to work around those phone system issues. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
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Keep us posted OP! This is super helpful for anyone else dealing with the same issue.
Absolutely will update once I get some answers. Thanks everyone for all the help and suggestions!
Same boat here. Filed last week and nothing showing up. This thread is making me feel less crazy about it.
Glad it's not just me! Let me know if you figure anything out on your end too.
Will do. Probably going to try that Claimyr service too after reading these comments.
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My friend told me you can collect unemployment for up to 99 weeks but I thought it was only 26 weeks. Which is correct?
Regular unemployment is 26 weeks maximum. During the pandemic there were extended benefits that went much longer, but those ended in 2021. Your friend might be thinking of the old pandemic programs.
That makes sense. 26 weeks should be enough time to find something new hopefully.
I just want to say thanks to everyone who answered questions here. This thread helped me understand the unemployment system way better than the Washington ESD website did!
Same here! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
This community is great for getting real answers about unemployment. Way better than trying to navigate the bureaucracy alone.
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Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been super helpful. Sounds like as long as you follow the rules and keep good records, moving shouldn't be a problem for your unemployment claim.
Glad it helped! I'm feeling much more confident about the whole situation now.
One last thing - if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about your interstate claim and can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of trying to call on my own.
Good to know! Hopefully I won't need it, but if I do run into issues I'll definitely check it out.
Same here. Used it twice when I had complicated questions and both times got connected to helpful agents quickly.
Zara Malik
Anyone know if there's a deadline for when Washington ESD has to send out the 1099-G forms? I'm still waiting for mine and getting nervous.
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Amina Sy
•They're required to mail them by January 31st, but you can usually access them online earlier. Check your SecureAccess Washington account.
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Zara Malik
•Just checked and it's there! Thanks for the tip.
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Luca Greco
Final thought for anyone reading this later: keep good records of your unemployment payments throughout the year. Don't wait until tax season to figure out what you received. Makes everything so much easier.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Wish I'd done that. Had to go back through months of bank statements to verify everything.
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Luca Greco
•Yeah, lesson learned for next time hopefully! Organization pays off during tax season.
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