How to delete unemployment claim and start over with Washington ESD

You can't really 'delete' an unemployment claim once it's submitted to Washington ESD, but you might be able to withdraw it and file a new one depending on your situation. What kind of mistakes are we talking about?

i tried this same thing last year and Washington ESD told me once you submit the initial claim theres no going back, you have to work within their system to make corrections

Before you go down the rabbit hole of trying to withdraw and refile, have you tried actually calling Washington ESD to discuss your options? Sometimes they can make corrections on their end that are faster than the appeals process. I know getting through is tough though - I used Claimyr.com recently to get connected to an actual agent and it worked great. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

The Washington ESD system is designed to handle corrections through their existing processes. You'll need to submit a written request explaining the errors and provide supporting documentation. Completely starting over is rarely necessary and can actually delay your benefits longer.

OMG I'm in the EXACT same situation! Filed my claim three weeks ago and realized I got my quit date wrong by like 2 months. Now I'm panicking that they'll think I was trying to commit fraud or something. This whole system is so confusing!

Been dealing with Washington ESD for 15+ years and let me tell you - trying to withdraw and refile is like jumping from the frying pan into the fire. You'll end up at the back of the processing queue and lose weeks of potential benefits. Better to fix what you have.

just went through this myself last month. called washington esd using that claimyr service someone mentioned above and the agent was actually super helpful. she walked me through exactly what documents i needed to fix my wage discrepancy and it only took about 10 days to process once i submitted everything

Here's what you need to know about correcting Washington ESD claims: 1) Submit corrections in writing through your online account, 2) Include specific details about what's wrong and what it should be, 3) Attach any supporting documents, 4) Keep copies of everything you submit. The process typically takes 2-3 weeks if you provide complete information upfront.

Actually had success getting my claim completely withdrawn and refiled, but it was only because I filed it literally the day before and called immediately. If your claim has been processing for more than a few days, you're probably stuck with the correction process.

The Washington ESD adjudication process can handle most types of corrections without needing to start over. Even significant errors like wrong employer information or incorrect separation dates can be fixed through their standard procedures. Starting over is almost never the right answer.

whatever you do dont try to file a second claim while your first one is still active - that will flag your account for potential fraud and create a huge mess. stick with one claim and get it corrected properly

I see people asking about this all the time and the answer is always the same - work within the system to make corrections rather than trying to start fresh. Washington ESD has processes in place specifically for fixing errors.

Pro tip: when you submit your correction request, be very specific about each error and what the correct information should be. Vague requests like 'please fix my dates' will just result in them asking for more details and delay the process.

had to correct my wage information last year and it was actually pretty straightforward once i got connected to someone at washington esd who could explain exactly what they needed. used claimyr to get through and the whole thing was resolved in about 2 weeks

The correction process isn't as scary as it seems. I've helped several people through it and Washington ESD is generally reasonable about fixing honest mistakes. Just be thorough with your documentation and patient with the timeline.

dont overthink this - just gather your correct information, write a clear explanation of what needs to be fixed, and submit it through your online account. ive seen people spend more time worrying about corrections than actually doing them

One thing to keep in mind is that some corrections might affect your benefit amount, so be prepared for that possibility. Better to have the correct (possibly lower) amount than deal with overpayment issues later.

Bottom line: stick with your current claim and go through the correction process. It's faster, easier, and less risky than trying to start over. Most corrections are resolved within a month if you provide complete information upfront.