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Bottom line: unemployment is taxable income, set up withholding if you can, and save money for taxes if you don't. Better to be prepared than get hit with a big bill later.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to try to get the withholding set up this week.
Update us when you get it figured out! I'm sure other people have this same question and could benefit from knowing how it goes.
Will do! Hopefully I can get through to someone at Washington ESD without too much trouble.
If not, that Claimyr service really does work. Made my life so much easier when I needed to talk to someone.
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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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Just wanted to add that if you worked in multiple states, you might need to file an interstate claim. Makes the calculation more complicated but Washington ESD can handle it.
Fortunately I've only worked in Washington so that won't be an issue for me.
I had to do an interstate claim - it took longer to process but the benefit calculation was still pretty straightforward once they got all the wage information.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website for understanding how benefit amounts work.
Agreed! I feel much more prepared now if I do end up needing to file for unemployment.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but having the right information makes it much more manageable.
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I went through this exact situation two years ago. Quit due to harassment, got initially denied, won on appeal. The key was having witnesses and written documentation of incidents. Take photos of any written communications if you can.
How long did it take from start to finish to get your benefits?
About 12 weeks total including the appeal process. But I did get back pay for the whole period once I won.
Just want to add that if you're in a union, definitely talk to your union rep before quitting. They might have additional resources or protections available.
Not in a union unfortunately. Wish I was though, might have prevented some of these issues.
Even without a union, some workplaces have employee assistance programs that might help with workplace conflicts.
Fatima Al-Mazrouei
Overall it's not too bad if you're prepared. Washington ESD has streamlined the process a lot. Just budget about an hour and have all your documents ready beforehand.
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Andre Moreau
•Perfect, that's exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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Zoe Christodoulou
Good luck with your application! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues. This community is pretty good at helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system.
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Andre Moreau
•I really appreciate all the help. Feeling much more confident about filing now!
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Amara Adeyemi
•We've all been there. The unemployment system can be confusing but you'll get through it.
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