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One more thing about payment timing - if you're appealing a disqualification or overpayment, you might not receive payments until the appeal is resolved, even if you continue filing weekly claims. The appeals process can take several weeks.
I'm going through an appeal right now and it's been 3 weeks with no payments. How long do these usually take?
Appeals can take 4-8 weeks depending on the complexity. You should keep filing your weekly claims even during the appeal process.
Overall the Washington ESD payment system works pretty well once you understand the schedule. Tuesday night processing, Wednesday morning deposits, and consistent timing as long as you file your weekly claims on time and don't have any issues with your account.
Agreed! It's much more reliable than I expected when I first started receiving benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This clears up a lot of confusion I had about the payment schedule.
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Reading through this thread makes me realize I probably should have filed for unemployment when I quit my toxic job last year. I thought you couldn't get benefits if you quit voluntarily, but it sounds like there are legitimate exceptions. Too bad it's too late now.
You typically have to file within a certain timeframe after becoming unemployed, but it's worth checking with Washington ESD to see if you have any options. Sometimes there are exceptions for people who didn't know they were eligible.
I'll look into it, thanks. I had no idea good cause quits could qualify for benefits.
For the original poster, I'd recommend filing your claim as soon as possible even if you're not 100% sure you'll qualify. Washington ESD can take weeks to process claims and make determinations, so the sooner you start the process, the better. Worst case scenario, they deny you and you're no worse off than you are now.
Agreed. I waited too long to file when I was laid off and missed out on weeks of potential benefits. The application process itself doesn't cost anything, so there's really no downside to applying if you think you might qualify.
Just make sure you're completely honest in your application. Washington ESD will investigate thoroughly and any false information can disqualify you permanently from benefits. Better to be honest and get denied than lie and get caught later.
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Another option for getting quick answers is using Claimyr when you need to talk to Washington ESD directly. I was stuck on whether my freelance work would affect my benefits and needed to speak with someone who could look at my specific situation. Way better than playing phone tag for days.
Did they help you figure out how freelance income affects benefits? That's my exact situation right now.
Yes! They explained that you report freelance earnings in the week you actually get paid, not when you do the work. Makes a big difference for benefit calculations.
The income requirements can be tricky. You need wages in at least 2 quarters AND total wages of at least $3,850 in your base period. But there's also a second test where your wages in your highest quarter need to be at least 1.5 times your wages in another quarter. Most people meet this but it's good to know about.
The Washington ESD website has the details but it's pretty dense. Sometimes talking to an actual person helps make sense of it all.
This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I actually understand the process now instead of being completely lost!
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I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and they were able to tell me exactly what stage my claim was in. Turns out Washington ESD was waiting for some paperwork from my employer that I didn't even know about. Worth the cost to finally get answers.
That's exactly the kind of information I need! I'm going to look into using them if I don't hear anything soon.
Amelia Dietrich
Just remember - when in doubt, report it. It's better to over-report than under-report with Washington ESD. They're much more forgiving of mistakes when you've been transparent than when they discover unreported work later.
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Kaiya Rivera
•This is the best advice. I've seen too many people get in trouble for trying to hide small amounts of work.
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Natalie Chen
•Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about taking the part-time work now.
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Katherine Ziminski
One more thing - make sure your part-time employer knows you're collecting unemployment. Some employers don't realize they need to report wages to the state, which can cause problems with your claim if there are discrepancies.
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Natalie Chen
•Should I tell them during the interview or after I'm hired?
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Katherine Ziminski
•I'd mention it after you're hired but before you start working. Most employers are fine with it, they just need to know for their reporting requirements.
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