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Back in 2023 I totally forgot to file for like 3 weeks straight (mental health issues). When I finally remembered I was able to file for all 3 weeks, one after another on the same day. Everything processed normally, no adjudication or anything. But I did have to answer why I filed late for each one. So you should be fine with just one missed week!
I had a similar situation a few months ago when I was dealing with a family emergency and completely spaced on filing. You should be totally fine filing both weeks this Sunday! Just like others mentioned, make sure to file the older week first - the system actually guides you through it pretty well. One tip that helped me: before you start filing, have all your job search activities written down for both weeks so you're not scrambling to remember what you did. The process is basically the same as filing normally, just twice in a row. I didn't have any issues with adjudication or delays, got paid for both weeks on the normal schedule. The "reason for late filing" question is straightforward - just be honest about helping your mom move. ESD sees legitimate reasons like family emergencies all the time. Good luck with the filing! And definitely set up that phone reminder like FireflyDreams suggested - I learned my lesson too!
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Thanks for asking this question! I've been wondering the same thing but felt dumb asking. Now I know I'm not missing some deduction I should be seeing on my paycheck.
Not a dumb question at all! Glad I'm not the only one who was confused about this.
This thread has been super helpful! I moved here from Texas where we also don't pay employee unemployment taxes, but I wasn't sure if Washington was the same. It's reassuring to know that the system is designed to protect workers without adding another payroll deduction. Makes me feel better about the whole setup knowing that if something happens with my job, I won't have to worry about whether I "paid enough" into the system.
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One important thing nobody has mentioned: make sure you keep doing your job search activities even for the week you missed filing. While you won't get paid for that week, ESD can still audit your job search records for any week you were eligible, even if you didn't claim. Also, set a weekly reminder on your phone for filing your claim - I do mine every Sunday at 10am without fail. The ESD system actually has a reminder option in your settings that will email you weekly.
Great advice about setting reminders! I definitely learned my lesson. I've been taking screenshots of my job applications too just in case there's ever an audit. I just completed the reopening process online and it says my claim will be effective this coming Sunday, so I think I'm back on track. Thanks everyone for the help!
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when I had a medical emergency and completely forgot to file. The online reopening process worked fine for me - took about 10 minutes to complete all the questions. Just make sure you have all your recent job search activities documented because they'll ask for those details. One thing that helped me avoid this happening again was downloading the ESD mobile app and turning on push notifications. It sends me a reminder every Sunday morning to file my weekly claim. The lost week still stings financially, but at least you caught it after just one missed filing instead of letting it go longer.
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MAKE SURE you keep doing your job search activities during the severance period!!! I messed this up and lost weeks of benefits because I thought I didn't need to do job search until my benefits actually started. You need 3 job search activities each week even during the severance period if you want to claim those weeks later.
Oh wow, I hadn't even thought about that part. So I need to be doing the 3 job search activities per week starting immediately after my last working day, not after the severance ends? That's really important information - thank you!
One more thing to be aware of: When you report your severance on your initial application, make sure you select the correct classification. There's a difference between "severance pay" and "continuation of wages" in how ESD treats them. Since you're staying on payroll with benefits for 8 weeks, this sounds like continuation of wages. Be very specific when reporting this to avoid adjudication delays.
That's a really helpful distinction. My separation letter calls it a "severance package" but describes it as "continued salary and benefits for 8 weeks." I'll make sure to classify it correctly as continuation of wages when I apply. I really appreciate everyone's help with this!
Just wanted to add - when you do apply, keep copies of all your severance documentation (separation letter, any HR communications about the continuation of wages). If there's any confusion during processing, having those documents ready can really speed up the adjudication process. I learned this the hard way when ESD needed clarification on my severance terms and it delayed my claim by several weeks.
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One last tip - if you do end up paying, make sure the payment is applied correctly to your account. I had a payment that was applied to the wrong case number and it took months to fix.
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Jacob Lewis
•Thank you everyone for all this advice! I feel much more prepared to handle this situation now. I think I'll start with trying to call their collections line, and if that doesn't work I'll look into that Claimyr service.
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Logan Scott
•Good plan. And remember, don't rush into paying if you have legitimate grounds to appeal. Take the time to review your records first.
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Maggie Martinez
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago. The key thing is to act quickly - don't let it sit. I called the collections number on my notice (it took several attempts but I eventually got through) and was able to set up a reasonable payment plan. They were actually pretty understanding once I explained my financial situation. The rep told me that calling the collections line directly is much faster than going through the main customer service number. Also, definitely review why they say you were overpaid before you start making payments - in my case, I had missed reporting some freelance income but the amount they calculated seemed too high, so I provided additional documentation that reduced the overpayment by about $800.
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