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Has anyone used the Claimyr service mentioned earlier? I'm curious if it's worth it for just getting benefit amount questions answered or if it's mainly for people with more complex issues.
I used it for a simple question about my weekly benefit calculation and it was totally worth it. Got through to an agent in about 15 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call. The agent was really helpful and patient with my questions.
I was skeptical at first but tried it when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD for days. Really glad I did - saved me so much time and frustration.
Just remember that your weekly benefit amount is before taxes. If you elect to have federal taxes withheld, your actual deposit will be 10% less. State taxes aren't withheld from unemployment benefits in Washington since there's no state income tax.
That's right, I forgot Washington doesn't have state income tax. That's one advantage of being here.
Yeah, that definitely helps. Some states tax unemployment benefits at the state level too, so we're lucky in that regard.
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If you have questions about your specific situation, there's also a live chat feature on the Washington ESD website during business hours. Not as good as talking to someone on the phone, but often faster than waiting for an email response.
The chat is hit or miss in my experience. Sometimes helpful, sometimes they just tell you to call the phone number that never works.
True, but worth trying before spending hours on hold. At least you get a quick response either way.
Last piece of advice - be patient but persistent. The unemployment system is overloaded and understaffed, so things take time. Keep filing your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still pending, keep looking for work, and keep detailed records of everything. It will eventually get sorted out.
Thank you everyone for all this information! I feel much less panicked now and have a clear idea of what I need to do. Going to file my claim this afternoon.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to come back here if you run into specific issues. This community is pretty helpful with Washington ESD questions.
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Hope you get this sorted out quickly! Dealing with Washington ESD payment issues is stressful enough without having to worry about cashing checks too.
We've all been there with unemployment complications, gotta help each other out
Exactly, the system is confusing enough without going through it alone
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For anyone reading this later - make sure you keep track of all your employment dates and wages. Washington ESD will verify everything anyway but having your own records makes the process smoother.
This is great advice. I always keep copies of my paystubs just in case.
I should probably start doing that. Never thought about keeping detailed records before.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread answered way more questions than I expected. Feeling much more prepared now in case I do end up needing to file for unemployment.
Glad it helped! Hope you don't need to use this information but good to know it just in case.
Same here - learned a lot from everyone's responses. This community is really helpful!
Anastasia Fedorov
The weekly benefit amount also depends on when you file. If you file late in the week you might miss that week's payment even if you're eligible.
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Yara Haddad
•I filed on Monday so hopefully I'm good for this week. When do payments usually come through?
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Anastasia Fedorov
•Usually 2-3 business days after you file your weekly claim, assuming there are no issues with your claim.
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Sean Doyle
One more tip - keep all your documentation about wages, job separation, and job search activities. Washington ESD can request proof of anything at any time and you don't want to be scrambling to find paperwork.
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Yara Haddad
•Thanks for all the advice everyone. This thread has been super helpful for understanding how unemployment benefits work in Washington!
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Sean Doyle
•No problem! Good luck with your claim and hope you find work soon.
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