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To answer your original question directly - there's no waiting period to file in Washington. You can and should file immediately after becoming unemployed. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits if approved.
Perfect, thank you! I'm going to file today then. Really appreciate everyone's help and advice.
Good luck with your claim! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
BTW if you run into any issues with your claim getting stuck or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr that actually gets you through to a real person. Way better than trying to call yourself and getting hung up on constantly.
A couple people have mentioned that service now. Might be worth bookmarking in case I need it later.
Yeah I've heard good things about Claimyr too. Nice to have options when the regular phone system doesn't work.
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Bottom line for the OP - yes companies pay unemployment taxes, yes you're probably eligible, and yes you should file your claim ASAP. Don't wait around wondering about it.
Thanks everyone! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow. This thread was really helpful in clearing up my confusion.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly certifications on time once you're approved.
One last tip - if you do run into any issues reaching ESD by phone, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of frustration when I needed to update my claim information.
Noted! Seems like a lot of people have had success with it.
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I finally got through this morning using the mobile app approach someone mentioned earlier. Filed my weekly claim on my phone with no issues. Thanks everyone for the tips! Going to bookmark this thread for future reference.
Awesome! I'm glad something worked for you. I'm going to try the early morning filing approach this weekend.
Great to hear! The mobile method seems to work well for a lot of people.
For anyone still having issues, the Washington ESD customer service page has a technical support section that lists known issues and workarounds. They don't always keep it updated but it's worth checking before you start troubleshooting.
I didn't know they had a technical support section. I'll check that out.
It's buried pretty deep in their website but it exists. Look for 'Technical Support' or 'Known Issues' in the help section.
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One more thing - if you do find part-time work while collecting benefits, that can extend how long your benefits last since you're earning some money and claiming less each week.
Interesting, I didn't know that. So part-time work doesn't automatically disqualify you?
No, you can work part-time and still collect partial benefits as long as you report your earnings. It's actually encouraged as a way to transition back to full-time work.
honestly just call them if you're confused. yeah it takes forever to get through but at least you'll get accurate info specific to your situation instead of trying to figure it out yourself
Or use that Claimyr service someone mentioned - seems like a good way to skip the phone hassle.
I'm starting to think that might be worth it. This stuff is more complicated than I thought.
Andre Moreau
Just wanted to add my success story - I was in a similar situation last year with reduced hours at my job. Filed for partial unemployment and it really helped me get through that tough time. The system works if you follow the rules and stay on top of everything.
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Ravi Malhotra
•That's so encouraging to hear! I'm feeling much better about my situation now.
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Andre Moreau
•I'm glad this thread was helpful. The unknown is always scarier than the reality. You've got this!
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Zoe Stavros
If you run into any problems or have questions after you file, don't hesitate to reach out for help. Whether it's here in the forum or through services like Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD directly. There are resources available to help you navigate the system.
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Ravi Malhotra
•I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help me understand this. You've all been incredibly helpful!
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Zoe Stavros
•That's what this community is for. We've all been in similar situations and know how confusing it can be. Good luck with your claim!
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