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For anyone still having trouble reaching Washington ESD about tax document issues, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. They got me through to an agent who was able to explain the discrepancy on my 1099-G and send me a corrected form.
How long did it take them to get you through? I'm still waiting to hear back from Washington ESD about my incorrect 1099-G.
It took about 2 hours but that was way better than the weeks I spent trying to call myself. They handle all the waiting and callback stuff for you.
Just wanted to update everyone - I finally got my taxes done and everything worked out fine. The 1099-G from Washington ESD was correct, I just had to make sure I reported it on the right line of my tax return. Thanks for all the help in this thread!
That's great to hear! I'm still working on mine but feeling more confident after reading everyone's experiences here.
Glad it worked out for you. I'm still dealing with my tax mess but at least I know what to expect now.
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One more important point - you typically need to give your employer a chance to fix the problems before quitting. This means formally complaining about the harassment or hostile treatment and allowing them reasonable time to address it. Washington ESD will ask about this during adjudication.
What counts as 'reasonable time'? I've been dealing with this for months already.
It's more about giving them notice of the specific problems and a chance to respond. Even a few days can be sufficient if you document the complaint and their response (or lack thereof).
Whatever you decide, file your claim immediately after your last day of work. Don't wait! The sooner you file, the sooner the process starts, even if it goes to adjudication.
Smart approach! Keep us updated on how it goes. Hopefully the owner actually listens and addresses the problems.
And remember if you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD during the process, Claimyr can save you a lot of headaches trying to get through their phone system.
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had to wait 10 days for my first payment even though everything looked fine online - just the way their system works unfortunately
10 days seems like forever when you're waiting! At least I know it's not just me having this issue.
Final suggestion - if your payment is still delayed after checking all these things, document everything (screenshots of your claim status, weekly claim confirmations, etc.) in case you need to escalate the issue or file an appeal later.
Good advice! I'll start taking screenshots of everything just in case. Thanks everyone for all the helpful suggestions.
Smart thinking - having documentation makes everything easier if you do need to contact them
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I've been following this thread and it's been really helpful. I'm in a similar boat - worked 8 weeks at my last job before they eliminated my position. Sounds like I should be fine to apply for unemployment based on my previous work history. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
Glad this thread helped you too! I'm definitely going to file my claim this week.
Good luck to both of you! Remember to file as soon as possible and keep track of your job search activities from day one.
One last tip - make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file. Washington ESD will ask for details about all your employers from the past 18 months, including dates of employment and reasons for leaving. Having that info organized ahead of time makes the application process much smoother.
Great advice! I'll gather all that information before I start the application.
Yes, being prepared definitely helps. Also keep copies of any termination paperwork or layoff notices you received.
Abigail Spencer
Whatever you do, don't wait to file thinking you need to find another job first. You can look for work AND collect benefits at the same time - that's literally the point of the system.
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Paige Cantoni
•Good point. I was thinking maybe I should just focus on job hunting but you're right.
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Abigail Spencer
•Exactly. The benefits are there to help you while you search. Use every resource available to you.
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Liam Cortez
One last thing about Claimyr - I found them super helpful when I needed to get clarity on my specific situation. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who can look at your account and explain what's actually happening instead of guessing based on generic information online.
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Paige Cantoni
•I'm definitely going to check that out if I run into issues. Thanks for mentioning it!
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Logan Chiang
•Anything that helps you get through to Washington ESD faster is worth considering honestly.
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