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Hope your situation improves soon! Partial unemployment can be a lifesaver during tough economic times. The Washington ESD system isn't perfect but it does help bridge the gap when employers reduce hours.
Definitely grateful the program exists! Hopefully my hours will go back up once business improves.
That's the spirit! Many employers do restore full hours once things pick up. Partial benefits help you hang in there until that happens.
Just wanted to add that when you file your weekly claims, make sure to report your earnings for the exact week being claimed - not the week you received the paycheck. Washington ESD goes by when you actually earned the money, not when you got paid. This tripped me up initially because my employer pays a week behind. Also, if you have any vacation time or sick leave used during a week with reduced hours, that counts as earnings too and needs to be reported.
That's really helpful clarification about the timing of earnings reporting! I would have definitely made that mistake since my paycheck comes a week after the work period. So just to confirm - if I work reduced hours during the week of December 1-7 but don't get paid until December 14th, I report those earnings on my claim for the December 1-7 week, not the December 14th week?
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This thread has been super helpful! I was wondering about the same thing for my claim. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and resources.
Glad it helped you too! This community is really great for figuring out these Washington ESD issues.
That's what we're here for. The unemployment system can be confusing but we help each other figure it out.
Just wanted to add one more resource that might help - if your employer uses a payroll service like ADP, Paychex, or QuickBooks Payroll, sometimes the EIN is listed on their employee portal or in your digital pay stubs. I found mine this way when I couldn't locate my physical W-2. Many people forget about checking their online payroll accounts but they often have all the tax information you need for unemployment claims.
That's a brilliant suggestion! I completely forgot about online payroll portals. My old company used ADP and I probably still have access to my account. This could save me from having to dig through old paperwork or deal with unresponsive employers. Thanks for adding that - it's exactly the kind of resource that could help a lot of people in similar situations.
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To the person who suggested Claimyr - did that actually work? I'm in a similar situation (different issue, but also can't get through) and I'm desperate to talk to an actual human at ESD.
Yes, it did work for me. I was skeptical too, but I was able to get through to an agent within about 20 minutes. You still have to wait in the queue after they connect you, but at least you're actually IN the queue instead of getting the "call volume too high" message. The agent was able to fix my issue during that call.
I'm dealing with something similar right now - ESD seems to have a real problem with clearing old data from their system. Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like you should definitely file that appeal ASAP (don't miss the 30-day deadline!) but also try multiple approaches at once. The profile update you mentioned finding is huge - that might actually be the quickest fix. I'd also suggest trying that Claimyr service if the regular phone lines keep failing you. The key thing seems to be getting documentation of everything and not relying on just one solution. Keep filing your weekly claims too while this gets sorted out. This system is so broken but at least it sounds like these issues do get resolved eventually!
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about navigating the Washington ESD website now. You guys are lifesavers.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to come back here if you run into any issues.
Will do! This community is amazing.
Just wanted to add - when you're creating your SAW account, make sure to use an email address you check regularly. Washington ESD sends important notifications about your claim status, payment issues, and required actions through email. I missed a critical message once because I used an old email address and it caused a delay in my benefits. Also, keep your phone number updated in your profile since they sometimes send text alerts too.
This is such important advice! I made the mistake of using my old college email when I first set up my account and almost missed a deadline because I wasn't checking it regularly. Had to scramble to update my contact info. Definitely use your main email address that you check daily.
Great point about keeping contact info current! I'd also suggest enabling email notifications for all claim-related activities if that option is available. I learned the hard way that Washington ESD doesn't always send physical mail for time-sensitive issues, so email is often the primary way they'll contact you about problems with your claim or required documentation.
Levi Parker
Update us on how it goes! I'm sure others will have the same question in the future.
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PrinceJoe
•Will do! I'm going to file my final claim tomorrow and report the new job. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
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Libby Hassan
•Yeah this has been really informative. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
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Fatima Al-Farsi
Congratulations on landing the new job! Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like you have a solid plan. Just to summarize the key points: file your final weekly claim, report your new employment on that claim, and then you're all set. Washington ESD will automatically close your claim after a few weeks of inactivity. Keep documentation of your last filing date and job start date just in case. The system is pretty straightforward once you know the right steps. Good luck with your new position!
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Jade Santiago
•Thanks for the great summary! This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I was really nervous about making a mistake and causing problems with Washington ESD, but now I feel like I know exactly what to do. It's reassuring to see so many people sharing their experiences - both the success stories and the cautionary tales about properly reporting work. I'll definitely follow the advice about keeping documentation too. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help out!
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