How do I find my employer registration number for unemployment - Washington ESD needs it

I never got any separation paperwork, they just told me Friday was my last day. Should I contact HR?

Yes definitely contact HR. They're legally required to provide certain documents when laying people off, including info that helps with unemployment claims.

Same here, I can never get through to anyone at Washington ESD. The phone system is impossible.

I actually found a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to Washington ESD agents. They handle the calling for you and get you connected. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

Interesting, I might have to try that. I'm so tired of sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.

UI account number - that helps! I'll ask HR specifically for that when I call them tomorrow.

Yeah it's usually like 6-8 digits I think? My employer had it on my final paycheck stub.

That's good to know! I was worried my whole claim would get rejected if I didn't have every single piece of info.

Exactly, Washington ESD deals with missing employer info all the time. They have ways to verify employment even if employers don't cooperate.

I looked at my pay stubs but didn't see anything obvious. Maybe I missed it though, I'll check again for any ID numbers.

Look for any multi-digit number that isn't your employee ID or social security number. It might be labeled differently.

Oh that makes sense. So even if I can't find it, they should still be able to process my claim?

Yeah, it might just take longer to verify everything. But don't let that stop you from filing as soon as possible.

Oh no, how did you find out they weren't registered? What happened to your claim?

Washington ESD told me after investigating. My claim got delayed by like 6 weeks while they sorted it out with my employer. Eventually got all my back pay though.

That's scary, how common is it for employers to not be properly registered?

How does Claimyr work exactly? Do they charge for the service?

They handle all the calling and waiting on hold for you. Much easier than trying to get through myself. The video demo on their site explains it better than I can.

Good idea, I think I can still access our employee portal for a few more days. I'll check for any wage statements.

Yeah definitely check before they cut off your access. Most companies disable that pretty quickly after layoffs.

I did get COBRA info! I'll dig through those papers tonight. Thanks for the tip.

Hope that helps! COBRA paperwork usually has way more employer details than regular HR stuff.

Multiple businesses can have similar names, so the registration numbers help Washington ESD keep everything organized and prevent mix-ups with claims.

i guess that makes sense but still annoying when youre trying to file and dont have all these random numbers

What should I do if my employer refuses to give me the number or says they don't have it?

Contact Washington ESD directly and report the issue. They take employer non-compliance seriously and will investigate. Don't let it delay your claim filing though.

I'll check the tax section of my pay stubs more carefully. I might have overlooked it there.

Yeah it's usually in small print but it should be there somewhere if they're properly reporting wages.

No, the Washington ESD registration number is different from the federal EIN. The EIN is for federal taxes, the registration number is specifically for state unemployment insurance.

Thanks for clarifying! I was about to use the wrong number on my claim.

That would be amazing if they have that! I'll look around their website for any employer search tools.

I think they removed that feature because of privacy concerns, but you can still call and ask them to look it up for you.

That's great to hear! I might try them if I can't track down the number on my own. How quickly did they get you connected?

It was pretty fast, maybe 20 minutes total including the time they spent on hold for me. Much better than the hours I wasted trying to call myself.

That's awesome! I'll definitely check my final pay stub more carefully. Hopefully it's there too.

Great news! Glad you found it. That's exactly where it should be listed on most payroll systems.

Smart thinking! I know we used ADP for payroll, I could try calling them if I can't find the number elsewhere.

Exactly, ADP, Paychex, all those companies keep detailed records of employer registrations. They might be more helpful than your actual employer.

Glad it helped you too! This forum is great for getting real advice from people who've been through the same thing.

Yeah way better than trying to figure it out from Washington ESD's confusing website alone.