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washington esd also has a mobile app now that makes filing weekly claims easier than the website. just fyi
Oh cool, I didn't know they had an app. That would definitely be more convenient than logging into the website every week.
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This is why I always tell people to be really careful about contractor vs employee classification. Companies love to classify people as contractors to avoid paying benefits and taxes, but workers are the ones who suffer when they lose income.
Yeah, I'm realizing now that I should have understood this better before I started contracting. Live and learn I guess.
Don't beat yourself up about it. A lot of people don't realize the implications until they're in your situation.
The bottom line is that if you're a true independent contractor in Washington, you won't qualify for regular unemployment benefits. Your best bet is to either challenge the classification if you think it's wrong, or look into other assistance programs while you find new work.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. Sounds like I need to focus on finding new clients and looking into other assistance options.
Good luck with the job search! The contractor life has its challenges but when you find good clients it can be really rewarding.
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Glad you got your answer OP. For anyone else reading this thread later - the key takeaway is DON'T WAIT. File your unemployment claim immediately after job loss in Washington state. There's no benefit to waiting and you'll only lose money.
Exactly! Message received loud and clear. Filing now!
This should be pinned somewhere - such useful info for people in this situation.
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The frustration is real. I spent my entire morning calling and got nowhere. At least we're not alone in this struggle.
Thanks for the solidarity. It does help knowing I'm not the only one dealing with this.
Update: I tried the Claimyr service and they got me through in 18 minutes. The agent was able to see that my former employer hadn't responded to their inquiry, which was causing the delay. She escalated it and said I should see movement within a week. Worth every penny after all the time I wasted calling myself.
That's great news! I'm definitely going to try Claimyr now. Thanks for the update.
This gives me hope. I'm going to try it too since I'm in the same situation.
Keisha Johnson
Thanks for posting this question! I'm in the exact same situation and was too nervous to apply thinking I wouldn't qualify. Definitely going to file my claim this week.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Glad this thread was helpful! I'm feeling much more confident about applying now too.
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Amara Chukwu
•If either of you need help reaching Washington ESD with specific questions, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned. Made a huge difference for me.
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Paolo Rizzo
One last tip - keep good records of everything. Save copies of your application, weekly claims, any correspondence with Washington ESD, and your job search log. Having documentation makes everything easier if questions come up later.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Good advice! I'm already pretty organized with my financial stuff so I'll make sure to keep track of everything unemployment-related too.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Smart approach. It's much easier to stay organized from the start than to try to recreate records later if there's an issue.
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