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Thanks for the recommendation! It's good to have that as a backup option.
No problem! Sometimes you need all the help you can get dealing with government agencies.
I went through this exact same situation about 2 months ago when my property manager needed proof of my unemployment benefits. The SecureAccess Washington portal is definitely your best bet - I was able to download an official verification letter within minutes. It shows your weekly benefit amount, claim start date, and current status which is exactly what most landlords need. If for some reason the online system isn't working, calling first thing in the morning (around 8 AM) tends to have shorter wait times. Good luck!
That's really helpful to know it worked so quickly for you! I'm definitely going to try the SecureAccess Washington portal first. It sounds like that's the most reliable method based on what everyone's saying. Thanks for sharing your experience - it gives me confidence that I can get this sorted out without too much hassle.
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Thanks everyone for all the advice! I successfully submitted my Oregon claim and it looks like it went through. Still might contact Washington ESD later to double-check if I had any other options, but at least I have something in the system now.
Great job getting it filed! You can always explore other options later if needed, but having an active claim is the most important thing.
Glad it worked out! And if you do need to contact Washington ESD later, you know where to find help getting through their phone lines.
Congratulations on getting your claim filed! Just wanted to add that you made the right choice filing in Oregon first. I work in HR and deal with these interstate situations regularly - the general rule is always file where you earned the wages, but there can be exceptions for military spouses, federal employees, or people who worked in multiple states during their base period. Since you had steady employment in Oregon for two years, that's definitely your liable state. Keep all your documentation from the Oregon filing in case you need it later, and don't worry too much about exploring Washington options unless Oregon runs into issues processing your claim.
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If anyone else is dealing with this, definitely keep trying to reach Washington ESD even if it takes multiple attempts. Your benefits shouldn't be held up because your employer didn't do their job properly. There are ways to establish your eligibility even when employers aren't compliant.
Agree, but sometimes it takes forever to get through on the phone. That's where services like Claimyr can really help speed things up.
I'm definitely going to try that since I haven't had any luck with the regular phone lines. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
Another thing to keep in mind - even if your employer wasn't properly registered or paying UI taxes, Washington ESD can still establish your wage credits based on your actual earnings. You might need to provide extra documentation like bank deposits from paychecks, but they have procedures for these situations. I've seen cases where workers got their full benefits even when the employer was completely non-compliant. The key is being persistent and having all your paperwork ready when you finally get through to someone who can help.
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I'm dealing with the same issue right now! Been trying to access the site for over an hour and keep getting timeouts. Really appreciate everyone sharing their workarounds - going to try the incognito mode suggestion and maybe switch to the mobile version. It's such a relief to know it's not just me and that ESD usually doesn't penalize for system outages. Definitely learning my lesson about filing earlier in the week instead of waiting until Sunday!
Welcome to the club! The Sunday night struggle is real with Washington ESD. Definitely try the incognito mode first - that seems to work for a lot of people. And yeah, filing mid-week is a game changer. I used to stress every Sunday until I switched to filing on Tuesdays. Way less traffic on the system and you don't have to worry about these weekend crashes. Hope you get through soon!
I'm having the exact same problem! Been trying to log in for the past two hours and getting nothing but error messages and timeouts. This is so stressful when you're worried about missing the filing deadline. Thank you everyone for sharing all these helpful tips - I had no idea about the phone filing option or that the mobile site might work better during outages. Going to try clearing my cache and using incognito mode first, then maybe try calling that automated number if the website is still down. Really appreciate this community for helping each other navigate these frustrating technical issues with Washington ESD!
I feel your pain! Just went through the same thing earlier today. The incognito mode trick actually worked for me after about 3 tries - sometimes you have to be persistent with it. If that doesn't work, definitely try the mobile version of the site (just go to the same URL on your phone). The automated phone system at 800-318-6022 is also a solid backup if you're really stuck. Don't stress too much about the deadline - like others mentioned, ESD usually accommodates system outages. Just document your attempts with screenshots if possible. Hang in there!
Emma Swift
Bottom line: file now, report your severance accurately, and don't overthink it. Washington ESD deals with this situation all the time. The system is designed to handle severance payments alongside unemployment benefits.
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Carter Holmes
•Good luck! Remember to keep reporting that severance on your weekly claims until it's exhausted, then you should start receiving your full benefit amount.
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Mia Alvarez
•Will do. Really appreciate all the detailed advice from everyone here.
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Dylan Campbell
Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact situation 8 months ago. I was so confused about the severance rules that I almost didn't file at all, thinking I had to wait. Biggest mistake would have been waiting! I ended up filing right away and just reported my severance each week. The Washington ESD system handled everything automatically - no issues at all. My advice is definitely file now and don't stress too much about the technicalities. The system is built to handle these common situations. Good luck with your claim!
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Ethan Davis
•This is exactly what I needed to hear! I've been going back and forth on this for days, worried I'd mess something up. It's reassuring to know the system is designed for these situations and that filing early is the right move. Did you have any trouble with the weekly claim process during your severance period, or was it pretty straightforward once you got started?
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Ruby Garcia
•The weekly claim process was actually really straightforward once I got the hang of it. There's a specific section where you report "other income" and I just put in my weekly severance amount there. The system automatically calculated that I wouldn't get any UI payment that week, but it kept my claim active. The key thing I learned is to be consistent - report it the same way every week until the severance runs out. After my 8 weeks of severance ended, I started getting my full weekly benefit amount with no problems. The hardest part was just getting over the initial anxiety about doing it wrong!
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