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just remember that even if you lose the appeal you might be able to set up a payment plan instead of paying the whole amount at once. washington esd is usually willing to work with people on repayment terms. but definitely try the appeal first since you might not owe anything at all
That's a relief to know. $2,800 all at once would be really hard for me right now.
yeah they understand people are struggling. but like i said, fight the overpayment first. you might win and not owe anything
I won my overpayment appeal last year and the biggest thing that helped was getting a phone call with Washington ESD first to understand exactly what they thought I did wrong. Once I understood their reasoning, I could address it directly in my appeal letter. That Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier sounds like it could be really helpful for getting through to talk to someone.
Yeah, I think I'm going to try that service this week. Getting actual details about what they think I did wrong would definitely help me write a better appeal.
It's worth it just for peace of mind. Sometimes these overpayment notices are based on simple misunderstandings that can be cleared up with a conversation.
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The whole system would be so much easier if they just had better customer service and clearer information. Most of the confusion comes from not understanding the process.
exactly!! like why is it so hard to explain that you file weekly but get paid bi-weekly?
Agreed. The process itself isn't that complicated once you understand it, but the communication could be much better.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about the process now. Going to set up those notifications and make sure I understand the job search requirements too.
Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you have more questions as you go through the process.
Good luck! It gets easier once you get into the routine of it.
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Quick update - I actually just got off the phone with Washington ESD (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it worked great). The rep confirmed that I should file a claim and they'll investigate the work classification. She said to be thorough in describing how my work was structured and provide as much documentation as possible.
That's exactly what I needed to hear! I'm going to file my claim this week and see what happens. Thanks for the update.
Glad you were able to get through to someone. It's so much better to get official confirmation rather than just guessing based on online forums.
One last tip - when you're filling out your claim, there should be a section where you can explain your work situation in detail. Use that space to describe how your client controlled your work, provided equipment, set schedules, etc. Don't just rely on the basic form fields.
Perfect advice. I'll make sure to use that section to really explain the specifics of how my work arrangement was structured.
Yes, that narrative section is really important. I've heard from other people that's where you can make your case for why you should qualify.
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If you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD during the process and can't get through on the phone, I had good luck with Claimyr recently. They helped me reach an adjudicator when my quit claim was stuck in review. Way better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into phone issues. How much does something like that cost?
I don't remember the exact cost but it was worth it to actually talk to someone and get my questions answered. Check their website for current pricing.
Good luck with whatever you decide. Just remember that unemployment benefits are temporary - try to line up your next job as quickly as possible even if you do qualify. The job market is still pretty competitive right now.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. This has been really helpful in understanding what I'm facing if I decide to quit and file for benefits.
Hope it works out for you! Toxic workplaces are the worst and no one should have to put up with that just to survive.
Lucas Bey
The whole system is set up to discourage people from applying. Half the time they deny claims hoping people won't appeal. Don't let them intimidate you - you have rights as someone whose school closed unexpectedly.
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Anthony Young
•Thanks for the encouragement. I was starting to feel like maybe I didn't deserve benefits since I was technically a student.
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Lucas Bey
•You absolutely deserve benefits if you meet the qualifications. The fact that you were bettering yourself through education shouldn't be held against you.
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Harper Thompson
One last tip - when you do get through to Washington ESD, ask them to put notes in your file about the school closure and your eligibility. That way if other agents review your case later, they'll understand the situation without you having to explain it again.
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Anthony Young
•That's really smart. I'll make sure to ask for that when I talk to someone.
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Caleb Stark
•Also get the name and ID number of whoever you talk to. Sometimes it helps to reference specific conversations if issues come up later.
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