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This whole discussion has been really informative. I had no idea self-employed people could potentially qualify under certain circumstances.
It's definitely not widely known. The key is having that W-2 employment history to fall back on.
Thanks for asking this question OP. I'm in a similar boat with my photography business and part-time retail work. This gives me hope I might qualify too.
Definitely worth looking into! Good luck if you decide to apply.
Thanks! I'll probably use that Claimyr service too if I need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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Just a heads up - the Washington ESD website sometimes goes down for maintenance on Sunday nights, so plan accordingly when you're trying to file your claims or access your account.
Good to know! I was wondering why I couldn't log in last Sunday evening.
Does anyone know if there's a mobile app for managing your Washington ESD account, or do you have to use the website?
There's no official Washington ESD mobile app. You have to use the website, but it's mobile-friendly so it works okay on phones and tablets.
Okay, that's what I figured. The mobile website version works well enough for filing weekly claims.
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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked! Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 10 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call.
Was it expensive? I'm hesitant to pay for something when I'm already struggling financially.
It was worth it for me to finally get my questions answered. The agent was able to explain everything about partial unemployment and help me file correctly.
The bottom line is that Washington ESD's definition of unemployment is broader than most people think. You don't have to be completely jobless to qualify for benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing a claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Make sure to file as soon as possible since benefits don't start until you file.
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If you need to check on your adjudication status, that's another thing where talking to an actual Washington ESD agent can be really helpful. They can tell you exactly what's holding up your claim.
Yeah I might need to try that Claimyr thing you mentioned if this drags on much longer. Getting really anxious about paying bills.
Aurora Lacasse
Good luck with your application! The first time is always nerve-wracking but you'll get through it. The important thing is to file as soon as possible and keep up with your weekly claims.
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•Thank you everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
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Mason Kaczka
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you have more questions during the process.
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Anthony Young
Actually, I should mention that if you do get stuck trying to reach Washington ESD by phone, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration. You can check out their demo video to see how it works.
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Charlotte White
•I might have to try that if I run into problems. The phone system sounds like a nightmare.
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Anthony Young
•It really is. Between the busy signals and getting disconnected, it can take days to reach anyone. Having a reliable way to get through makes a huge difference.
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