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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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The weekly claim filing is super important - you have to do it every week even if your claim is pending or you haven't received payments yet. If you miss a week you lose that week's benefits permanently.
When exactly do I need to file the weekly claim? Is there a deadline?
You can file starting Sunday for the previous week, and you have until the following Saturday. But don't wait - file early in the week if possible.
Honestly the hardest part is just getting started. Once you file your initial claim and get into the routine of weekly filings, it becomes pretty automatic. The money helps a lot while you're job hunting.
No problem! We've all been there. Good luck with everything!
Definitely file soon. The sooner you start the process, the sooner you'll start getting benefits. And remember - if you run into issues with ESD phone lines, that Claimyr service really does work.
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Don't stress too much about the exact amount until you file and see what Washington ESD says. The estimates are helpful but your actual benefit might be different based on their calculations.
True, I'm probably overthinking this. Better to just file and see what happens.
Exactly! The important thing is getting the process started so you can start receiving benefits as soon as possible.
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One more thing to consider: even though there's no limit on filing, make sure you're genuinely looking for work during each claim period. Washington ESD does monitor job search activities and you could get disqualified if you're not actively seeking employment.
Good point. I always make sure to do my job search activities properly. Don't want any issues with that.
Right, the work search requirements are the same regardless of how many times you've filed. Usually 3 job search activities per week.
This whole thread has been enlightening. I had the same misconception about there being limits on unemployment claims. Turns out the Washington ESD system is more flexible than I thought!
Same here! I was really stressed about this for no reason. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info.
Happy to help clear up the confusion. It's a common misconception that there are arbitrary limits on filing claims.
Zoe Papadakis
Washington state benefits are actually pretty decent compared to some other states. My sister lives in Florida and gets way less there.
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ThunderBolt7
•Yeah Washington has one of the higher maximum benefits in the country. We're lucky here.
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Jamal Edwards
One last thing - if anyone runs into issues with their claim or has questions about their benefit amount, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it beat spending hours on hold. They called me back within a few hours and I got connected to an actual Washington ESD representative who could look up my account.
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Ravi Patel
•Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any problems.
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Mei Chen
•Same here - was way better than trying to get through the regular way. Wish I'd known about it sooner.
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