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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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I keep seeing people mention this service. Might be worth bookmarking just in case.
Yeah exactly. Hope you don't need it but nice to know it exists if you do.
Last tip - make sure your contact information is current in your account. Washington ESD needs to be able to reach you for any questions about your claim, and outdated phone numbers or addresses can cause delays.
I'll double-check everything before submitting. Thanks for the reminder!
No problem! Better to catch that stuff upfront than deal with communication issues later.
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One last mention - if anyone needs to actually talk to Washington ESD about their specific situation, whether it's about job search requirements or claim issues, Claimyr really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration trying to get through their phone system.
I'm definitely going to check that out. I've been trying to reach them about my appeal for weeks.
Yeah, I might try it too. The regular phone number is basically useless.
Thanks again everyone! This has been really educational. I think I have enough information now to write a good paper on unemployment types.
You're welcome! Make sure to mention that in practice, these categories can overlap and people might experience multiple types throughout their unemployment period.
Good point. Real-world unemployment situations are often more complex than the textbook definitions suggest.
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I've been dealing with similar confusion about federal vs state unemployment tax deadlines. Washington ESD has their own schedule which is different from FUTA. When I couldn't get through to anyone for clarification, I ended up using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach the right people. They have a demo showing how it works at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. Really helped cut through the phone tag.
Did they help you with both state and federal questions or just one?
They helped me get connected to the right departments for both. Saved me tons of time compared to calling directly.
Thanks everyone for the clarification! Sounds like I need to mark April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31 on my calendar and make sure I'm staying current with Washington ESD so I keep that federal credit.
That's exactly right. And remember the $500 minimum threshold - you can carry forward smaller amounts until you hit that.
Perfect. This thread was way more helpful than trying to decipher the IRS website!
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Hope everything works out with your job situation! At least now you know what to expect if you do need to file for unemployment.
Thanks! Feel much more prepared now after reading all these responses.
One more resource - WorkSource Washington has career counselors who can help with job searching if you do end up unemployed. They work with the unemployment system.
That's good to know, I'll keep that in mind. Appreciate all the advice everyone!
WorkSource has been really helpful for a lot of people I know. Good suggestion!
Henrietta Beasley
The bottom line is that timing really matters with unemployment claims. File as soon as you can after becoming unemployed. Don't wait for a 'better' time or think you have weeks to figure it out. Every day you wait is potentially money lost.
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Lincoln Ramiro
•This thread has been super helpful. I wish I had found this information when I first became unemployed.
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Faith Kingston
•Same here. The 'file immediately' advice is so important but not something they make clear enough on the Washington ESD website.
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Emma Johnson
One last thing - after you file, don't just sit back and wait. Keep track of your claim status online and follow up if things seem stuck. The system isn't perfect and sometimes claims need a little push to keep moving.
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Camila Castillo
•This is where services like Claimyr really help. When you need to follow up or check on claim status, having a way to actually reach someone at Washington ESD is invaluable.
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Liam Brown
•Agreed. I used them when my claim got stuck in adjudication and they helped me get it resolved much faster than I could have on my own.
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