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This thread has been really helpful. I was completely clueless about unemployment benefit amounts before reading through all these responses.
One last tip - keep detailed records of everything if you do file a claim. Job search activities, benefit payments, any correspondence with Washington ESD. It'll save you headaches if any issues come up later.
just chiming in to say the claimyr thing works. used it couple weeks ago when i couldn't get through about my weekly claim issue. saved me hours of calling
Hope this thread helped clarify things! The key takeaway is that Washington ESD claim processing operates independently of unemployment rates. Focus on following up on your specific case rather than worrying about economic factors.
For anyone trying to reach Washington ESD about unreported wages, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. They got me through to an agent who walked me through exactly what documentation I needed to send. Saved me weeks of trying to call on my own.
UPDATE: I finally got through to Washington ESD after using Claimyr. The agent was actually really helpful and explained that since I'm self-reporting the unreported wages, it's just going to be treated as an overpayment. I have to pay back $85 (the amount I shouldn't have received for that week) but no penalties or fraud charges. Huge relief!
About 2 weeks total. Most of that was waiting for them to review my case after I submitted the wage documentation. The actual phone call with the agent only took about 15 minutes.
This gives me so much hope. I'm going to try Claimyr today and hopefully get this resolved quickly like you did.
good luck with your claim! remember that even if you get denied initially, you can always appeal the decision. don't give up if the first answer isn't what you want to hear
Just one final tip - once you do get approved and start receiving benefits, don't spend all your time just applying for jobs online. Try to mix in some in-person networking, job fairs, that kind of thing. It looks better for your job search log and you might actually find opportunities that aren't posted online.
Ezra Bates
Keep your chin up! I know it's stressful but something will come through. Just keep applying and following up on applications.
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Alice Fleming
•Thanks for the encouragement. Some days it feels hopeless but I'm trying to stay positive.
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Ryan Vasquez
•Yeah, we're all in this together. Just have to keep pushing through.
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Benjamin Kim
Final advice - keep filing your weekly claims even if your balance is getting low. Sometimes there are small adjustments or corrections that can add a few more weeks. And definitely stay on top of the Extended Benefits status in case it gets triggered.
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Alice Fleming
•Will do. Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'll keep checking the Washington ESD website for updates.
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Megan D'Acosta
•Good luck with your job search! And seriously consider using Claimyr if you need to talk to Washington ESD about anything.
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