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Quick update for anyone following - just got my payment notification! Filed Sunday, got paid Friday morning. First payment took exactly 5 business days.
Glad it worked out. The first payment is always the most stressful because you don't know what to expect.
Exactly! Now I know what timeline to expect for future weekly claims.
PSA: If you have direct deposit set up wrong or your bank info changed, that will definitely delay your payment. Double check all that stuff in your Washington ESD account.
Good reminder! I double-checked mine yesterday and it looks correct. Hopefully that's not the issue.
Yeah wrong bank info can add weeks to getting your payment. Always verify that first when there are delays.
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Final tip - when you file your claim, make sure you have your federal EIN number handy. Washington ESD will ask for it to verify your business registration and wage records.
Perfect! I have that number saved. Thanks for the heads up.
Also make sure you know your SIC code if they ask - it's the industry classification code for your business type
Update: I just filed using the information from this thread and the process was actually pretty straightforward. Used Claimyr to get through to ESD and they confirmed my eligibility right away. Thanks everyone!
About 10 minutes to get connected, then maybe 15 minutes on the phone with the ESD agent. So much better than trying to call on my own.
Definitely going to try that service myself. Thanks for the update!
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The whole process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job search, it becomes pretty automatic. Just take it one step at a time.
Thanks everyone for all the help. I feel much better about starting this process now.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to ask more questions if you run into issues. We've all been there.
One last tip - if you do need to call Washington ESD for anything, try calling right when they open at 8 AM or during lunch time around noon. Those seem to be the least busy times, though honestly the phone system is always pretty backed up.
I tried calling at 8 AM sharp and still waited 2 hours before getting disconnected. The phone situation is really bad right now.
That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone and the regular phone system doesn't work.
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just wanted to add that the 26 weeks resets if you work enough hours and earn enough wages to qualify for a new benefit year. so if you find work for a while then get laid off again, you could potentially get another 26 weeks
you need to earn at least $3,400 in covered wages during your base period and work in at least two quarters. the exact requirements can be complicated so best to check with washington esd
This is where having a reliable way to contact ESD comes in handy. All these qualification questions are easier to get answered when you can actually reach someone. That Claimyr service mentioned earlier has been a lifesaver for getting through to agents when I had questions about my base period earnings.
One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between your benefit week and your benefit year. Your benefit year is 52 weeks from when you first filed, but you only get up to 26 weeks of actual payments during that year.
Exactly. If you find work after 10 weeks and then get laid off again 6 months later, you'd only have 16 weeks left in that benefit year (assuming you still qualify).
this is why its so important to understand all the rules upfront. wish washington esd made this stuff clearer on their website
Zainab Omar
If anyone's having trouble reaching Washington ESD about their 1099-G or tax withholding questions, I had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got through to an agent in like 10 minutes instead of the usual hour+ wait times.
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Connor Murphy
•Is it legit? Seems too good to be true that they can get you through to Washington ESD that fast.
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Zainab Omar
•Yeah it's real. They basically call for you and wait on hold, then conference you in when an agent picks up. Check out their demo video if you want to see how it works.
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Yara Sayegh
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better about the tax situation now. At least living in Washington means no state taxes on top of the federal ones.
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NebulaNova
•Glad we could help! This stuff can be confusing when you're dealing with unemployment for the first time.
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Sean Kelly
•Seriously, this thread answered all my questions. Now I just need to wait for my 1099-G and start planning for the tax bill.
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