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honestly just run. any employer who doesnt know basic payroll tax rules is going to cause you headaches. not worth the stress
I'm really starting to lean that way. Better to find a legitimate employer than deal with potential problems later.
Final thought on this - you could also contact Washington state Department of Revenue if you suspect the employer isn't properly registered or paying required taxes. They take tax evasion seriously and it protects other potential employees too.
That's a good point. If they're doing this to me, they're probably doing it to other people too. Thanks everyone for all the advice, this has been really helpful in understanding the situation.
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Just wanted to add - if your claim gets flagged for adjudication (which happens pretty commonly), don't panic. It just means they need to review something about your claim manually. It can take a few weeks but most claims do get approved eventually. The key is staying on top of your weekly filings even during adjudication.
Usually it's things like conflicting information about why you left your job, wage discrepancies, or if you've filed claims in multiple states recently. Sometimes it's just random quality control checks.
My claim went to adjudication and I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks to find out why. Finally used Claimyr to get through and the agent explained it was just a routine review. Got approved the next week.
One last tip - print out or screenshot your confirmation page after you submit your application. Keep that confirmation number handy. You'll need it if you have to call Washington ESD about your claim status.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get through it.
Hope everything goes smoothly for you. Don't hesitate to ask more questions if you run into issues.
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One more tip - if you're switching to direct deposit, make sure your bank account is in good standing. Some banks will reject the deposits if you have any holds or issues with your account.
Good point. I'll double-check with my bank before I submit the request.
Yes, and make sure the account has been open for at least 30 days. Some banks have restrictions on new accounts receiving government direct deposits.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to try calling Washington ESD through Claimyr first, and if that doesn't work I'll mail the form. Really appreciate all the advice and tips.
You're welcome! Hope it works out as smoothly for you as it did for me.
Good luck! Either way should work, but the phone method is definitely faster if you can get through.
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oh and one more thing - if you've worked in other states recently, you might need to file an interstate claim. washington esd can combine wages from other states if needed. this gets complicated so you might need to call them about it
I've only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Good! Interstate claims can take much longer to process because they have to coordinate with other states.
Based on what you've described - laid off from full-time work after 18 months at $22/hour - you should definitely qualify for unemployment benefits. The key is to file as soon as possible and make sure you file your weekly claims every week even if your initial claim is still being processed. Good luck!
You're welcome! This community is great for helping each other navigate the unemployment system.
Glad we could help! Don't hesitate to come back if you run into any issues with your claim.
Isabella Silva
Final thought - start looking for new jobs now while you still have income. Even if you qualify for unemployment, it's only a portion of your wages and it's temporary. The sooner you can find new employment, the better off you'll be.
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Giovanni Moretti
•You're right, I should start job hunting now instead of waiting to see what happens.
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Ravi Choudhury
•Definitely. And if you do end up collecting unemployment, those job search activities you have to do anyway will give you a head start.
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CosmosCaptain
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really informative. I hope I don't need to use any of this information, but at least I know what to expect now if the worst happens.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•You're welcome! Remember, being prepared is half the battle. Good luck with your job situation.
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Freya Johansen
•Wishing you the best! Hopefully things turn around at work and you won't need to deal with any of this.
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