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Remember to file your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still processing! You have to maintain your claim to get benefits later.
When do I start filing weekly claims? Right after I submit my initial application?
You'll get instructions after your initial claim is processed. Usually you can start filing weekly claims within a few days of applying.
One more tip - take screenshots of everything during your application process. If something goes wrong later, you'll have proof of what you submitted and when.
Great advice, I'll definitely do that. Thanks everyone for all the help!
Good luck with your claim! The first time filing can be nerve-wracking but once you get through the initial process it gets easier.
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This happened to my cousin last year. Turned out Washington ESD flagged her account for some random review and froze payments without telling her. She only found out when she finally got through to someone on the phone.
Oh great, that's exactly what I'm worried about. How long did it take to resolve?
Once she got through to someone it was fixed within a few days. The hard part was actually reaching a person.
Payment timing is usually consistent but when there are issues you really need to talk to someone at Washington ESD to get answers. The online system doesn't always show what's really going on.
Yeah I'm realizing I probably should have called sooner instead of just waiting and hoping.
Don't beat yourself up about it. The calling system is so bad that most people avoid it until they absolutely have to.
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One more thing about benefit calculations - if your wages were really low in your base period, you might not qualify for unemployment at all. There are minimum earning requirements that vary by state. Washington ESD will tell you during the application process if you don't meet the requirements.
I think I should be okay since I worked pretty consistently, but that's definitely something to keep in mind.
Yeah, as long as you worked regularly for over a year you should be fine. The requirements aren't super high but they do exist.
Just wanted to add that if you're confused about any of this stuff, the WorkSource offices around the state can help you understand the process. They have people who can walk you through filing your claim and explain how the benefit calculations work.
That's really helpful! I might stop by one of those offices before I file just to make sure I understand everything correctly.
Definitely worth it, especially if this is your first time filing for unemployment. They can answer questions that might not be clear from the website.
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Also don't forget that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can have taxes taken out automatically or pay them later, but just be aware of that.
Oh I didn't know that. I'll make sure to set that up when I file.
Yeah it's an option during the application process. Saves you from having to pay a big tax bill later.
Aisha Mohammed
One more thing - if you've been receiving any other benefits like food stamps or housing assistance, bring documentation for those too. Sometimes there are interactions between different benefit programs that they need to know about.
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GamerGirl99
•I'm not receiving other benefits but good to know in case my situation changes.
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Ethan Campbell
The most important thing is to be honest and thorough. If you're missing something, explain why. The Washington ESD staff are usually pretty understanding if you're upfront about your situation.
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GamerGirl99
•Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared now. Hopefully this appointment will finally get my claim moving.
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Yuki Watanabe
•Good luck! Let us know how it goes. Fingers crossed they approve your claim quickly after the appointment.
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