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The key is documentation. Keep records of your work hours and pay stubs so if Washington ESD ever has questions, you can show them exactly what you reported and when. I've been doing this for months and never had an issue.
That's smart. I'll start keeping better records of everything just in case.
Washington ESD actually encourages people to work while collecting benefits because it helps you transition back to full employment. The whole point of partial benefits is to support people who want to work but can't get full-time hours. You're using the system exactly as intended!
That makes perfect sense. Thanks for putting it in that perspective!
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Washington ESD has improved their online system a lot over the past few years. It used to crash constantly but now it's pretty stable. Just don't wait until Sunday night to file your weekly claims - that's when everyone else is doing it and the system can get slow.
Good to know about the timing. What day of the week is best to file?
I usually file on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings. System seems fastest then and you're not rushed against the deadline.
Last thing - make sure you read all the information they send you about your claim. There's usually a handbook or guide that explains your rights and responsibilities. It's boring but important stuff that can save you problems later.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! You've got this. The hardest part is just getting started - the rest follows a routine.
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If you ever have issues with your weekly claim not going through or getting stuck, that Claimyr thing really does work. I was skeptical at first but they actually got me connected to Washington ESD when my claim was showing errors.
Good to know there's a backup option if I run into problems. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring.
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Based on what you described - 8 months of full-time work at $18/hour - you almost certainly qualify. That's around $23,000-$24,000 in wages which is well above the minimum requirements. Just file your claim and Washington ESD will verify your wage history.
Thank you! That makes me feel much better about moving forward with the application.
Agree completely. Those wages definitely meet the requirements.
The hardest part about unemployment isn't qualifying, it's dealing with Washington ESD's terrible customer service when you have problems. Save yourself the headache and bookmark that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. You'll probably need it at some point.
Hopefully I won't have any issues, but good to know there are options if I do.
Trust me, almost everyone has issues at some point. Better to be prepared.
QuantumQuasar
One thing people forget - if you had taxes withheld from unemployment, that counts toward your total tax payments for the year. Check box 4 on your 1099-G to see if any federal tax was withheld.
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Emma Wilson
•Mine shows zero in box 4 since I didn't elect withholding. Guess I'm paying it all now.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Same here. Lesson learned for next time!
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Jamal Wilson
For anyone still confused about reaching Washington ESD with tax questions, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me through to someone who could explain exactly how my 1099-G was calculated. Worth checking out their demo video if you're struggling with ESD phone lines.
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Emma Wilson
•I might look into that. Still have some questions about my 1099-G amount.
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Jamal Wilson
•It's at claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Saved me hours of frustration.
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