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One thing that helped me was calling the TeleClaim line instead of trying to do everything online. Sometimes it's easier to talk to a person, even if it takes a while to get through.
What's the TeleClaim number? I haven't heard of that option.
It's on the Washington ESD website under contact information. You can file your weekly claims by phone if the website isn't working.
Just remember that 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. Plan accordingly so you don't get hit with a big tax bill next year.
I didn't know unemployment was taxable! Should I have taxes withheld?
It's usually a good idea to have at least 10% withheld for federal taxes. You can change this setting in your online account after your claim is approved.
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Also remember that if you have any issues with your claim, you can always appeal decisions. Don't just accept a denial if you think it's wrong.
Good to know I have options if something goes wrong. Hopefully it won't come to that though.
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Just wanted to add that if you're in a federally declared disaster area, don't wait to apply thinking the situation might improve quickly. The 30-day application deadline is firm, and these disaster situations often take much longer to resolve than people expect.
Thanks for that reminder. I'll start my application this week. Better to apply and not need it than miss the deadline.
Exactly. You can always withdraw the claim if your work situation improves, but you can't file late and expect to get benefits.
One more thing to consider - DUA can also cover people who were scheduled to start a new job but couldn't because of the disaster. It's not just for people who lost existing jobs.
Definitely worth applying. If you can show the job offer was legitimate and was withdrawn due to disaster damage, you may qualify.
That's the kind of specific question where talking to a Washington ESD agent through Claimyr could really help clarify your eligibility.
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I'm going through something similar right now and honestly the whole process has been way more complicated than it should be. But stick with it because the benefits do help once they start coming through.
Thanks for the encouragement. It does seem overwhelming but everyone here has been really helpful.
Good luck with your claim! The initial filing is honestly the hardest part. Once you get into the routine of weekly claims and job searching it becomes more manageable.
Thank you! I'm feeling much more confident about the process after reading everyone's advice here.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to come back if you run into any issues. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
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Final advice for everyone: always read each question on your weekly claim carefully, keep detailed records of your job search activities in WorkSourceWA, and don't hesitate to appeal if you believe a disqualification is wrong. Most mistakes can be corrected through the appeal process.
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Ava Thompson
•Thank you so much for all the detailed explanations! This thread has been incredibly helpful.
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Malik Jackson
•Agreed, this is exactly the kind of information Washington ESD should provide upfront instead of making people figure it out the hard way.
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Isabella Oliveira
Bookmarking this thread in case I run into the same issue. The weekly claims process is way more complicated than it should be.
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Ava Thompson
•Right? I wish they had better explanations of what each question means before you answer.
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Isabella Oliveira
•At least now I know that one disqualified week won't ruin my whole claim. That was my biggest worry.
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