How to stop certifying for unemployment - Washington ESD weekly claims

Thank you! So I should file for this week but report the new job income even though I haven't actually worked yet?

Only report income for work you've actually performed. If you start Monday, that income would be reported on your next weekly claim covering that week.

What kind of problems did it cause? I'm in a similar situation and worried about messing something up.

They questioned why I stopped filing suddenly and I had to explain everything over the phone. It delayed processing when I needed to reopen my claim later.

Never heard of Claimyr before. How does it work exactly?

It's a service that helps you get through to Washington ESD agents. You go to claimyr.com and they handle the calling for you. Super helpful when you need quick answers about claim issues.

I've been trying to reach Washington ESD for weeks about my adjudication. Might have to try this Claimyr thing.

Good point about keeping documentation. I'll save my offer letter and first pay stub.

It closes automatically after you stop filing weekly claims for a period of time. No special action needed on your part.

ok cool thats what I thought but wasnt sure. thanks!

Just be honest and accurate about your hours and gross earnings. Washington ESD has clear instructions on their website about how to report work. You're not committing fraud if you make an honest mistake.

That's reassuring. I guess I'm overthinking it because I've heard horror stories about overpayment notices.

Those usually happen when people don't report work at all, not when they make minor reporting errors. You'll be fine if you're honest about your situation.

I totally agree! The whole process is needlessly complicated. You'd think they'd send some kind of confirmation when your claim closes.

This is exactly why I ended up using Claimyr when I had questions about my claim status. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clarity.

Thanks! How did you handle stopping your weekly claims?

just stopped filing when I started getting regular paychecks. worked out fine

Good advice! I'll make sure to keep checking even after I stop filing weekly claims.

Oh wow, that makes sense why they'd be scared though. The whole process feels like walking through a minefield.

Right? But it's better to stop when you should rather than risk an overpayment situation later. Those are a nightmare to deal with.

Thanks for the reminder! I would have probably reported my take-home pay by mistake.

Yeah it's a common mistake. Always use the gross amount from your pay stub, not what actually hits your bank account.

That's reassuring to hear from someone who's been through it successfully. Thanks!

Yes, you can reopen a claim if you become unemployed again within your benefit year. You'll need to file a new weekly claim and may need to serve a waiting week depending on the circumstances.

Good to know! That takes some of the pressure off accepting this new position.

If you run into issues reopening a claim, that's another situation where Claimyr can be helpful for getting through to Washington ESD to sort it out quickly.

Thanks! Everyone's advice is making me feel more confident about the process.

You would report the days you worked and the income earned for that partial week. Washington ESD will calculate a partial benefit if you're eligible.

Ah okay, so they prorate it based on the days worked within that claim week. That makes sense.

Good luck with your interview! Hope you get good news soon.

Thanks! And congrats again on your new job!

Great idea! I'll definitely do that when I file my final claim.

An audit sounds terrifying. What triggered yours if you don't mind me asking?

Random selection I think. They just wanted to verify my job search activities and work history. Having documentation made it much easier to resolve.

You're welcome! Best of luck with your new job. Remember to keep checking your Washington ESD account occasionally even after you stop filing.

And if you ever need to reach Washington ESD again for any reason, remember that Claimyr option - saved me a lot of time and frustration!

Agreed! Everyone here has been so helpful. This community is great for navigating Washington ESD issues.