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Just remember that even if you qualify monetarily, you can still be disqualified for the reason you became unemployed. If you quit without good cause or get fired for willful misconduct, you won't get benefits regardless of your work history.
It depends on the specific circumstances, but generally you need to show you tried to resolve workplace issues before quitting. Simple personality conflicts usually aren't enough.
Harassment, unsafe working conditions, or significant changes to your job duties without notice are more likely to qualify as good cause.
The bottom line is you should apply if you become unemployed and think you might qualify. The worst they can do is say no, and at least you'll know for sure. The application process itself will show you exactly what wages they have on record for your base period.
Good point. I guess I'm getting ahead of myself worrying about this when I don't even know if I'll lose my job.
Better to be prepared though! At least now you know what to expect if you do need to file.
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Final thought: even if Washington ESD initially denies your claim, you have appeal rights. Don't give up if the first decision goes against you. Many people win on appeal, especially for performance-related terminations.
Good to know there are options even if things don't go smoothly initially. Feeling much more confident about moving forward now.
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Bottom line: unemployment benefits are taxable income. Period. Washington ESD sends 1099-G forms by January 31st. If you didn't get yours, log into your ESD account online or request a duplicate. Don't skip filing your taxes - the IRS already knows about your benefits.
Thanks for the clear summary. I'm going to download my 1099-G today and start working on my taxes this weekend.
yeah this thread convinced me to stop procrastinating and deal with my taxes too
One more thing - if you're currently receiving unemployment benefits, you can change your tax withholding at any time through your weekly claim. Just update your preferences in the Washington ESD system. Better late than never!
I'm definitely doing this. Don't want to be in the same situation next year.
Smart move. Having taxes withheld makes tax season much less stressful.
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For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about urgent issues, I really can't recommend Claimyr enough. When you're one of 170k people trying to reach the same overloaded phone system, having a service that specializes in getting through makes all the difference.
I might have to try that. My disqualification letter doesn't make sense and I need to talk to someone before my appeal deadline.
That's exactly the type of time-sensitive situation where it's worth it. Don't risk missing your deadline because you can't get through on the phone.
Thanks everyone for the responses and numbers. It's somehow both depressing and comforting to know that 170,000 of us are in the same boat. At least now I understand why everything takes so long and why the phone system is impossible.
Agreed. Now I feel less like the system is personally targeting me and more like it's just overwhelmed.
Hang in there. Your claim will eventually get processed even if it feels like forever right now.
Diego Vargas
i used claimyr too when i couldnt get through to resolve an issue with my weekly claim. saved me hours of trying to call. the peace of mind was worth it when my benefits were on the line
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Zainab Ibrahim
•Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. I'll keep it in mind if I run into problems.
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NeonNinja
Good luck with your claim! The initial application is definitely the hardest part. Once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job search activities it becomes much more manageable.
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Zainab Ibrahim
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
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