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For anyone else reading this later - make sure you don't wait too long to file your weekly claim even if you're having PIN issues. You can sometimes file late but it's easier to just get the PIN fixed ASAP.
Good point. I was so focused on the PIN I almost forgot about the actual deadline. Thanks for the reminder.
No problem! The system is confusing enough without missing deadlines on top of everything else.
Final update: Got my PIN reset and weekly claim filed! Used Claimyr like others suggested and it worked perfectly. Thanks to everyone who helped - this community is amazing.
That's what these forums are for! We're all just trying to navigate this system together.
Bookmarking this thread for future reference. Great info here.
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Hope everything works out with your job situation! At least now you know what to expect if you do need to file for unemployment.
Thanks! Feel much more prepared now after reading all these responses.
One more resource - WorkSource Washington has career counselors who can help with job searching if you do end up unemployed. They work with the unemployment system.
That's good to know, I'll keep that in mind. Appreciate all the advice everyone!
WorkSource has been really helpful for a lot of people I know. Good suggestion!
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One last mention - if anyone needs to actually talk to Washington ESD about their specific situation, whether it's about job search requirements or claim issues, Claimyr really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration trying to get through their phone system.
I'm definitely going to check that out. I've been trying to reach them about my appeal for weeks.
Yeah, I might try it too. The regular phone number is basically useless.
Thanks again everyone! This has been really educational. I think I have enough information now to write a good paper on unemployment types.
You're welcome! Make sure to mention that in practice, these categories can overlap and people might experience multiple types throughout their unemployment period.
Good point. Real-world unemployment situations are often more complex than the textbook definitions suggest.
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I've been dealing with similar confusion about federal vs state unemployment tax deadlines. Washington ESD has their own schedule which is different from FUTA. When I couldn't get through to anyone for clarification, I ended up using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach the right people. They have a demo showing how it works at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. Really helped cut through the phone tag.
Did they help you with both state and federal questions or just one?
They helped me get connected to the right departments for both. Saved me tons of time compared to calling directly.
Thanks everyone for the clarification! Sounds like I need to mark April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31 on my calendar and make sure I'm staying current with Washington ESD so I keep that federal credit.
That's exactly right. And remember the $500 minimum threshold - you can carry forward smaller amounts until you hit that.
Perfect. This thread was way more helpful than trying to decipher the IRS website!
Oliver Becker
Been through this process twice now and the second time was much faster because I knew exactly what to expect and had all my documentation ready upfront. First time took 4 weeks, second time took 2 weeks.
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Liam McGuire
•What documentation did you make sure to have ready the second time?
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Oliver Becker
•Pay stubs, separation notice, and bank account info for direct deposit. Having everything ready upfront definitely helps.
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Natasha Petrova
Bottom line: 2-3 weeks is normal, don't panic before then. Keep filing weekly claims, keep job searching, and the determination will come. Washington ESD may be slow but they're pretty reliable once you get in the system.
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Liam McGuire
•Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info and reassurance!
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Natasha Petrova
•You're welcome! This community is great for getting real answers about the unemployment process.
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