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This has been really helpful! I feel much more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations.
Agreed! This thread answered way more questions than the official website did.
Happy to help! Good luck with your claim and don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues.
Just wanted to add that if you do end up needing to talk to Washington ESD about your claim, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works pretty well. Used it last month when I had adjudication issues and got through to an agent the same day.
That's really good to know. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to call them.
Wish I had known about that when I was dealing with my overpayment issue. Would have saved me weeks of frustration.
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Honestly the hardest part isn't qualifying, it's dealing with Washington ESD once you're in the system. The weekly claims, job search logs, all the paperwork... it's a lot to keep track of.
Is it really that bad? I mean, if you need the money you gotta do what you gotta do right?
True, it's not impossible, just more complicated than I expected. Worth it if you need the income though.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about my situation now.
Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you have any other questions about the process.
Same here, this was exactly what I needed to know. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
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Update on my earlier comment about using Claimyr - I ended up getting approved for UI after quitting due to unsafe working conditions. The Washington ESD agent I talked to through their service helped me understand exactly what evidence I needed to provide. Definitely worth it if you're dealing with a complex situation like good cause quitting.
That's great to hear! I think I'm going to try that service too since this whole good cause thing seems pretty complicated to navigate on your own.
Yeah it really helped to talk through my specific situation with someone who actually knows the Washington ESD rules inside and out. Way better than trying to interpret the website information.
Just wanted to add one more thing - make sure you apply for UI immediately after quitting, don't wait around thinking about it. Your claim date is based on when you file, not when you quit, so any delay just costs you money. Even if you're not sure about the good cause thing, file the claim and let them sort it out.
Good point, I hadn't thought about the timing aspect. I was planning to wait until I actually quit but sounds like I should file right away.
Exactly. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file your claim, so every day you wait is money you can't get back even if you're eventually approved.
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The most important thing is to file your initial claim as soon as possible after your last day of work. Benefits are not retroactive, so every week you wait is money you're losing. Even if you're not sure about some of the information, file the claim and correct it later if needed.
Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to file my claim this weekend.
Good luck! And don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system.
One last thing - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason, try calling right when they open at 8 AM or during lunch hours. Those are usually the best times to get through, though it's still pretty hit or miss.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully the initial filing goes smoothly and I won't need to call at all.
That's the best case scenario! But it's good to know your options if you do need help.
Natalie Khan
Also remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income, so you might want to have taxes withheld from your payments to avoid owing money at tax time.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
•I didn't even think about taxes. Can I set that up when I file my claim?
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Natalie Khan
•Yes, there's an option to have 10% withheld for federal taxes when you set up your payment method.
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Daryl Bright
One last tip - if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You have the right to appeal and lots of denials get overturned if you provide the right information or documentation.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
•How long do you have to appeal a denial?
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Daryl Bright
•Usually 30 days from the date of the determination letter. Don't wait though - appeal as soon as you can if you disagree with a decision.
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