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I tried Claimyr when I had issues with my job search requirements and it worked great. Really saved me from spending half a day trying to get through to Washington ESD. Definitely worth trying if you decide to call them about your situation.
Thanks for the recommendation! It sounds like multiple people have had good experiences with them.
Bottom line - as a truly self-employed person with no recent W-2 wages, you probably won't qualify for regular unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. But it's still worth confirming with them directly, and in the meantime, look into other assistance programs and consider your options for getting back into the workforce.
That seems to be the consensus. I appreciate everyone's input - it's given me a clearer picture of my options.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Being self-employed is tough when things go bad, but you've got options to get through this.
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Question for anyone who's been through this - do you get to see what your employer submitted as their evidence before the hearing?
Usually you can request copies of their submission, but it might not arrive until right before the hearing. Call and ask for it specifically.
Good to know. I want to be prepared for whatever they might claim.
Just wanted to say good luck with your appeal! It sounds like you have strong evidence and a legitimate case. Don't let this process stress you out too much - most reasonable hearing officers will see through employer BS if you have documentation.
Thank you so much! All of this advice has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my appeal now.
You're welcome! Keep us posted on how it goes. This kind of information helps other people in similar situations.
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One more thing - if you don't win at this level, you can appeal to the Board of Appeals. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
Let's hope it doesn't come to that! But good to know there are more options.
Hopefully you won't need it, but it's there if you do. Good luck with your hearing!
Update us after your hearing! We're all rooting for you. Sounds like you have everything you need to win this appeal.
Will do! Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel so much more prepared now.
We've all been there. The unemployment system is confusing but forums like this help us all figure it out together.
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The benefit amount is just the starting point - make sure you understand all the other requirements too like reporting any work or income during weeks you claim, being available for work, etc. Missing any of those requirements can delay or stop your payments.
Yeah I've been reading about all the requirements. Seems like a lot to keep track of but I guess it makes sense they need to verify you're truly unemployed and looking for work.
It's really not that bad once you get into the routine of filing your weekly claims. Just be honest about everything and keep good records.
One more tip - if you do any part-time or temporary work while collecting unemployment, make sure you report it properly. You can still get partial benefits but you have to report all earnings or you could get in trouble for overpayment.
They subtract your earnings from your weekly benefit amount, but there's usually a small earnings disregard so you can make a little bit without it affecting your benefits. The exact formula is on their website.
yeah definitely report everything. i got hit with an overpayment notice for not reporting some cash work i did and it was a nightmare to deal with
Anastasia Ivanova
I might need to try that if I have issues with my claim. Sounds like a lot of people are having success with it.
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Zainab Ibrahim
Yeah, worth checking out if you get stuck. The video demo they have shows exactly how the whole process works.
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