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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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One more thing - if you're ever unsure about a specific holiday, you can always check the federal calendar online. Any day that federal employees get off will delay Washington ESD payments.
That's a good rule of thumb. Federal employee schedule = Washington ESD processing schedule.
Makes sense since Washington ESD is a state agency but follows federal banking holidays for processing.
Honestly if ur having trouble reaching Washington ESD about this or any other payment issues, that Claimyr thing mentioned earlier actually works. Used it last month when my payment was way late and needed to find out why. Got through in minutes instead of hours on hold.
Good to hear another positive review. Might be worth trying when I have my next payment question.
Same, the regular phone system is basically unusable during busy times.
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If your claim is still pending after 4 weeks, definitely use that Claimyr thing someone mentioned to call Washington ESD. At that point there's probably an issue that needs to be resolved and you won't know what it is unless you talk to someone.
Good point. Better to find out sooner rather than later if there's a problem.
Exactly - that's when I used Claimyr and found out my claim was stuck in adjudication. Would have saved weeks if I'd called earlier.
Hope this helps future people searching for this info. The main takeaways seem to be: 2-3 weeks is normal for straightforward layoffs, keep filing weekly claims while pending, and don't be afraid to call if it goes past 3-4 weeks.
Perfect summary! This thread has been exactly what I needed to read. Thanks everyone!
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Are there any employers who don't have to pay into the unemployment system? I heard some nonprofits are exempt?
Good luck getting through to them though! The phone system is a nightmare. I've been trying for days to get answers about my claim.
Have you tried Claimyr? Someone mentioned it earlier in this thread and it actually worked for me. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent within an hour instead of spending all day calling.
This is all really helpful info. I was worried my employer would be mad at me for filing but now I understand they've already paid into the system regardless.
Exactly! Your employer's taxes are based on their payroll and past claims experience. Whether you file or not, they've already paid their share into the fund.
Don't let employers guilt trip you about filing. You earned those benefits through your work and they're there for exactly this situation.
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Important reminder - keep all your unemployment documentation even after you file your taxes. This includes your 1099-G, weekly claim confirmations, and any correspondence with Washington ESD. The IRS recommends keeping tax records for at least 3 years.
Good advice. I learned this when I got audited a few years back (not related to unemployment) and had to scramble to find old tax documents.
Exactly. Better to have them and not need them than need them and not have them. Especially with unemployment benefits since there can sometimes be questions about eligibility or overpayments later.
This thread has been super helpful! I was definitely confused about the tax implications of my unemployment benefits. Sounds like I need to gather my 1099-G and make sure I report everything correctly. Thanks everyone for the explanations and tips.
Glad this helped! Tax season can be stressful enough without being confused about unemployment reporting requirements.
For sure. At least now I know what to expect and can plan accordingly. Better to be prepared than surprised come tax time.
Yara Sabbagh
Washington ESD has gotten much better at processing claims quickly compared to a few years ago. Involuntary termination cases usually move through the system without delays unless there are complications.
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Andre Rousseau
•That's good to hear. I was worried about long delays based on some older posts I read online.
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Yara Sabbagh
•Those were mostly from 2020-2021 when the system was overwhelmed. Things are much more manageable now.
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Keisha Johnson
Remember that you can appeal if your claim gets denied for any reason, but with a clear layoff due to company restructuring you shouldn't need to worry about that. Just file as soon as possible and be thorough with your information.
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Andre Rousseau
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Good luck with your claim! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
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