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just want to add that if you ever need to reach washington esd about payment issues, claimyr.com really works. i was skeptical at first but they got me through to someone in like 20 minutes when i'd been trying to call for weeks myself
Was it expensive? I'm unemployed so money is tight right now.
It's worth it when you consider the alternative is potentially losing weeks of benefits while trying to reach someone yourself. They have a video demo that explains everything: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ
To summarize for the original poster: Washington ESD pays weekly, you must file weekly claims to receive payment, payments typically arrive 2-3 business days after filing, and you need to maintain job search requirements. It's a straightforward system once you get the hang of it.
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about the process now.
Glad we could help! This community is great for getting real answers about Washington ESD stuff.
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Last piece of advice - be patient with the process but persistent if you run into problems. Sometimes claims get stuck for no good reason and you have to advocate for yourself.
You're welcome! Good luck with everything and I hope your claim goes smoothly.
yeah good luck! let us know how it goes
Oh and one more thing - if you end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is legit. I used it when I had an adjudication issue and it actually worked. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
Good to know there are options if I run into phone issues. Hopefully I won't need to call but it's good to have a backup plan.
Exactly. Most claims go through fine but it's nice to know there's help available if you need it.
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One more tip - keep detailed records of your business closure expenses and timeline. Washington ESD will want to see proof that the closure was involuntary and legitimate, not strategic.
I have all my lease documents, final utility bills, and client communications showing the situation. Should be enough documentation.
That sounds perfect. The more documentation you have, the smoother the adjudication process will go.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread answered questions I didn't even know I had about business owners and unemployment benefits.
Same here! Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences. Makes the whole process seem less intimidating.
This is why I love this forum - real people with real experiences helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system.
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The whole system is so confusing! I've been trying to figure out if I qualify for weeks. Maybe I should just call and ask directly instead of guessing.
Good luck getting through! I've been trying to call for two weeks and either get a busy signal or get disconnected after waiting for an hour.
That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Check out their demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ to see how it works. They handle all the calling frustration for you.
Based on what you've shared, it sounds like you should qualify. $18,000 is well above the minimum earnings requirement, and being laid off due to restructuring typically qualifies as being unemployed through no fault of your own.
Thanks for the reassurance! I'm going to apply this week and see what happens. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
You're welcome! Just remember to keep good records of everything and don't hesitate to ask questions if you get confused during the process.
AstroAdventurer
Bottom line: if you've worked consistently for over a year like the OP has, you almost certainly qualify. The edge cases are people who just started working or had very low wages.
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Javier Mendoza
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better prepared now if I do need to file a claim.
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Andre Dupont
•Good luck with everything! Hopefully the layoff rumors don't pan out for you.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
Just to add one final tip - if you do get laid off, file your claim the same week. Don't wait thinking you might find another job quickly. You can always stop claiming if you find work, but you can't get benefits for weeks you didn't claim.
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Javier Mendoza
•Good advice! I was wondering about the timing of when to file.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Yeah it's one of those things where acting fast saves you money later. The system has a waiting week anyway so there's no downside to filing right away.
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