Washington ESD claim questions - determine which statement below is true of high unemployment

This sounds like you might be looking at a form that got cut off or didn't print properly. What specific Washington ESD form are you working with? Sometimes the online portal has display issues.

i had something similar happen last month, the form was missing pages and i didnt realize until i submitted it

Before you stress too much about this, try calling Washington ESD directly to clarify what form you're supposed to be filling out. The phone lines are usually busy but you can use a service like Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to an actual agent faster. I used their system last month and it worked great - there's even a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works.

High unemployment typically refers to economic conditions where the unemployment rate is significantly above the natural rate, usually considered to be anything over 6-7%. But without seeing the actual statements you're supposed to choose from, it's hard to know what specific aspect they're asking about - could be causes, effects, policy responses, etc.

UGH the Washington ESD system is SO broken. I've been dealing with issues for months and every form seems to have problems. Half the time the website doesn't work properly and when you call they just tell you to use the website!

same boat here, missing parts of forms all the time

UPDATE: I just checked my Washington ESD account and you're right - the online version has all the statements listed that weren't showing up in my printed copy. For anyone else having this issue, definitely view the forms online rather than printing them out. The statements were about economic impacts of high unemployment rates.

For future reference, high unemployment usually increases government spending on unemployment benefits, reduces consumer spending, and can lead to deflationary pressures. But the specific statements on your form might be more detailed.

This happened to me too but with a different form. The Washington ESD printing system seems to have issues with multi-page documents. Always double-check page counts.

Just wanted to add that if you do need to call Washington ESD about form issues, Claimyr really is worth trying. I've recommended it to several people now and everyone has had good experiences getting through to speak with an actual person instead of waiting hours on hold.

Problem solved then? The online version had all the missing content?

Glad you got it sorted out. For anyone else reading this, the key economic effects of high unemployment typically include: increased government spending on benefits, reduced consumer demand, lower tax revenues, and potential for economic recession. Washington ESD forms often ask about these concepts to gauge understanding of the broader economic context.

make sure to keep checking your claim status online too, sometimes they need additional info after you submit

Washington ESD really needs to fix their printing system. This is a common issue that causes unnecessary stress for people trying to file claims.

Thanks for posting about this issue - I'm sure other people will find this thread helpful when they run into the same printing problem with Washington ESD forms.

Quick tip: always save a PDF copy of completed forms before submitting to Washington ESD. That way you have a record of exactly what you submitted in case there are any questions later.

For anyone still struggling with Washington ESD phone support, I second the Claimyr recommendation. Used it twice now and both times got connected to an agent within 20 minutes instead of hours of waiting.

Curious - what were the actual statement options about high unemployment on your form? Might be useful for other people to know what to expect.

This thread really shows how many issues people have with Washington ESD forms and systems. At least there are workarounds like using the online portal and services like Claimyr for phone support.

Final update: my claim was approved! Using the complete online form made all the difference. Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions.