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Final thought - if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD and can't get through, definitely consider that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. The phone system at ESD is just brutal and anything that helps you get through faster is worth it in my opinion.
i'll keep that in mind if i run into calling issues, thanks for the suggestion
the esd phone system really is terrible, anything that helps bypass that frustration sounds good to me
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The whole process stressed me out at first but it really wasn't as bad as I expected. Having all the employer info ready beforehand made it much smoother.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck with your application! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Just to summarize what everyone said - you need SSN, ID, employment history (names, addresses, dates, wages), reason for unemployment, and bank info for direct deposit. Register with WorkSource, file weekly claims once approved, and keep copies of everything.
Perfect summary! I'm going to gather all this info this weekend and file early next week.
And remember, if you run into any issues or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD, that Claimyr service is there as a backup option. Much easier than trying to get through their phone lines.
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Make sure when you appeal that you address the specific reason for denial. Don't just restate your case - directly respond to whatever issue they raised. That's the most effective way to get your appeal approved.
That makes sense. I need to figure out exactly what their concern is first before I can address it properly.
Exactly. And that's why talking to someone at Washington ESD can be so helpful - they can explain the specific issue instead of leaving you to guess from a vague letter.
One more thing - if you do get your claim approved on appeal, you'll get retroactive payments back to when you first filed. So don't worry about losing money by appealing, it's worth fighting for.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared to handle this appeal now.
You've got this! The appeals process exists for a reason and it sounds like you have a good case.
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Quick question - do you need to report the temp job income when you reopen, or just mention that you worked? I'm not sure how detailed they want you to be.
You should report the income details when you reopen. They need to know dates of employment and total earnings to make sure it doesn't affect your benefit calculation.
Okay, I'll make sure to have my pay stubs ready. Better to provide too much information than too little.
This thread has been super helpful! I was stressing about reopening my claim but it sounds like it's not as scary as I thought. Sometimes the anticipation is worse than the actual process.
Exactly! I was really worried for nothing. The actual process was pretty straightforward.
That's usually how it goes with this stuff. We work ourselves up over nothing!
CosmicCrusader
Pro tip: After you file your initial claim, set up a calendar reminder for your weekly claims. Washington ESD requires them every week and if you miss filing for a week, you can't go back and claim that week later.
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Javier Gomez
•What day of the week do you have to file the weekly claims?
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CosmicCrusader
•You can file your weekly claim starting Sunday for the previous week, and you have until Saturday to submit it. I always do mine on Sunday morning so I don't forget.
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Ethan Brown
Just want to add - don't let the complexity scare you off. Yes, there are rules and requirements, but thousands of people successfully navigate the Washington ESD system every week. File your claim, follow the instructions, and you'll be fine.
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Javier Gomez
•Thanks for the encouragement! I was definitely feeling overwhelmed by all the rules and requirements.
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Ethan Brown
•It's totally normal to feel that way. The system seems complicated at first, but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job search, it becomes second nature.
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