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Hope everything works out for you! The unemployment system is frustrating but most people do eventually get their benefits. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and be persistent if you run into problems.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! This thread has been really reassuring and informative.
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honestly the hardest part is the emotional stress of not knowing if you'll have income. the actual filing process isn't that complicated once you get started
yep, the waiting and not knowing is killing me. wish they would just make decisions faster
hang in there, it does get resolved eventually. just try to stay on top of the process and don't let it consume your thoughts
Final advice - document everything from your termination meeting, keep all emails and performance reviews, and file your claim as soon as possible. Washington ESD looks at the totality of circumstances, not just the fact that you were fired. Good luck!
You've got this! The process seems scary at first but it's manageable once you get started.
And remember, if you need to speak with Washington ESD directly about your claim, services like Claimyr can help you get through faster than calling repeatedly.
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Just remembered - if anyone needs to actually talk to Washington ESD about their specific situation, that Claimyr service I used is at claimyr.com. Way easier than trying to call the regular number.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my application. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks everyone for all the info. I think I understand better now who can apply. Seems like the key is whether you lost work through no fault of your own and whether you meet the work history requirements.
Yeah this thread was really helpful. I'm going to apply for partial unemployment since my hours got cut.
Good luck! At least now we know we're not alone in being confused about all this stuff.
One more thing - make sure you apply as soon as possible after losing work. There's no waiting period but you can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file your claim.
That's really important to know. I've been putting off applying for weeks thinking I needed to wait for something.
Nope, apply right away. Even if there are issues with your claim, at least you'll have the earliest possible effective date.
Marcus Patterson
Don't forget about taxes! Your unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments or pay them when you file your tax return. I learned this the hard way last year.
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Lydia Bailey
•How much should I have withheld? I don't want a huge tax bill next year.
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Marcus Patterson
•Washington ESD will withhold 10% for federal taxes if you request it. Might want to consult a tax professional depending on your situation.
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Mateo Warren
Last piece of advice - be 100% honest on your application. Washington ESD will verify everything with your employers and if they find any discrepancies it can result in benefit fraud charges. Not worth the risk to lie about anything.
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Joshua Wood
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Going to gather all my documents and apply through esd.wa.gov this week.
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Sofia Price
•Good luck! It's less scary once you actually start the process. Just take your time and read everything carefully.
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