How do I close my unemployment claim in Washington ESD?

Thanks! So I don't need to call them or fill out any special forms?

Nope, just make sure you report your new job accurately on that last claim filing.

Thank you! Yeah it's not super clear on the website what to do.

Oh no, now I'm worried. I thought just stopping the weekly claims was enough!

You can try using Claimyr.com - they have this service that calls Washington ESD for you and gets you through to an actual person. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

Never heard of that before. Does it actually work?

That's reassuring. I was worried about getting in trouble somehow.

Yeah, the system is designed to handle people going back to work. Just be honest on your last filing about your employment status.

No, you just report the days you worked and they'll adjust your benefit amount for that week accordingly.

ok good i was freaking out for a second there

How much does that service cost? I might try it just to be safe.

It's worth it for the peace of mind. Way better than spending hours redialing Washington ESD.

Keep at it! I applied to like 50 places before getting this offer. Are you keeping track of your job search activities for Washington ESD?

Yeah I have my job search log all updated. It's just discouraging sometimes.

The job market is rough right now. Don't give up!

If it's been over a year and you haven't heard anything, you're probably fine. Washington ESD usually catches overpayment issues pretty quickly.

Yeah, don't stress about it. The system works for most people without needing to call.

That's exactly why I recommend Claimyr. They handle all the calling frustration for you.

I'll look into it because this is ridiculous. I shouldn't have to take a day off work just to reach Washington ESD.

That would depend on your specific situation and why you had the exemption in the first place. You'd need to check with Washington ESD about your individual case.

Makes sense. I'll probably call them if I need to reopen later.

You can usually file for the previous week if you're just a few days late. Log into your account and see if the option is still there.

ok ill try that thanks

Right? Everything requires like 5 different steps and forms.

It's bureaucracy at its finest. But once you figure out the basics it gets easier.

Perfect! You handled it correctly. Good luck with the new job!

Awesome! Hope the job goes well.

Smart move. You should be all set now.

Oh no! What happened? Did they make you wait or anything?

Yeah there was like a 3 week delay while they reviewed everything. Eventually got it sorted out but it was stressful.

You'd probably need to file a new claim at that point. The benefit year has specific time limits.

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the info.

Have you tried calling about the adjudication? Sometimes they need additional information and don't tell you. That Claimyr service I mentioned helped me get through to check on my adjudication status.

I might have to try that. The waiting is killing me financially.

Exactly what I did and it worked fine. Thanks again for all the help everyone!

Good summary. This thread was really helpful.

Good point! I don't have standby status but that's important for people who do.

yeah that makes sense. seems like common sense but good to confirm

Exactly. The system relies on claimants being honest about their employment status.

I was skeptical at first but honestly anything is better than trying to call Washington ESD directly. The hold times are insane.

Good to know there are options. Hopefully I won't need to call but it's reassuring to know about this service.