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just remember you can collect benefits for up to 26 weeks in washington (more if there are extended benefits available). so even at $475/week that's over $12,000 total if you need the full duration
Hopefully I won't need anywhere near that long but good to know it's there if needed. Thanks for all the info everyone!
yeah hopefully the job market picks up soon. took me 4 months to find something decent after my layoff
One more tip - set up direct deposit right away when you file your claim. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. Direct deposit is usually 1-2 days faster too.
Will definitely do direct deposit. Every day counts when you're not working.
absolutely, and make sure your bank info is correct because fixing that later is a pain
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saved this thread for reference. unemployment math is confusing but at least now i understand the basics
Same! Glad I'm not the only one who found this confusing at first.
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Last thought on this - if you ever do need to contact Washington ESD about your claim type or any other questions, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works well. Used it myself when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines. Way less frustrating than the usual calling experience.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. Thanks for the recommendation!
Good to know there are options when you can't get through the normal way. The hold times are insane.
This has been a really informative thread. Bottom line: regular UI is what most people get and need. Don't stress about whether you have the 'right' type of unemployment if you're already approved and receiving benefits. Focus on meeting your job search requirements and filing your weekly claims on time.
Good luck with the job search! The unemployment benefits are there to help while you find something new.
This thread should be required reading for new unemployment claimants. So much good info here.
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One more tip - if you end up owing taxes on your unemployment, you can sometimes set up a payment plan with the IRS instead of paying the full amount at once. Helps if money is still tight from being unemployed.
thats actually helpful to know, didnt realize the irs would do payment plans
Yeah they're pretty reasonable about it, especially if you can show financial hardship from unemployment.
Laila Prince
Make sure you have all your employment documentation ready when you file. You'll need dates of employment, reason for separation, and employer contact info for all jobs in the last 18 months.
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Isabel Vega
•Do you need pay stubs or just the basic job information?
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Laila Prince
•Basic info is usually enough for filing, but keep your pay stubs in case they ask for verification later during adjudication.
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Dominique Adams
The most important thing is to be honest on your application. If they find out you lied about anything, you could be disqualified and have to pay back benefits. Not worth the risk.
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Marilyn Dixon
•This is so true. I know someone who got in huge trouble for not reporting side income. Washington ESD eventually finds out everything.
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