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I exhausted my 26 weeks last month and there's literally nothing after that. No extensions, no additional programs, nothing. Make sure you have a backup plan because 6 months goes faster than you think.
What did you do after your benefits ended? I'm worried about being in the same situation.
Had to take a job paying $10/hour less than what I was making before. Sometimes you just have to survive until something better comes along.
Bottom line for OP: 26 weeks maximum for regular unemployment benefits in Washington. No extensions available right now. File every week, keep detailed job search records, and start planning for what happens after those 26 weeks are up. That's the reality of the system.
Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I need to be realistic about the 6 month timeline and start preparing for different scenarios. This has been really helpful.
Good luck with your job search. Construction can be unpredictable but hopefully things pick up soon. Just remember to follow all the rules so you don't lose any of those 26 weeks.
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The whole system seems designed to be confusing on purpose. Like they don't want people to know how much they can get or how to apply properly. At least the benefit amounts are decent if you can navigate the bureaucracy.
It's definitely not user-friendly. I spent hours trying to understand the base period calculation before I finally got it.
Same here. The terminology alone is confusing - base period, benefit year, waiting week. Why can't they just use plain English?
One more thing - make sure you have your employment history ready when you apply. Washington ESD needs detailed info about your last 18 months of work including employer names, addresses, dates, and wages. Having all that organized will speed up your application.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to gather my employment docs and use that benefit calculator first.
Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started. Just be thorough and honest on everything.
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The most important thing is to file your claim as soon as possible after you lose your job. Benefits don't start until you file, so don't wait even if you're not sure about the calculation.
That's my plan - I'm going to file this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good luck! The hardest part is usually just getting started with the process.
One last thing - keep detailed records of your job search activities from day one. Washington ESD requires you to search for work and document it properly. It's easier to stay organized from the beginning than to try to recreate your search history later.
Good advice! I'll start a spreadsheet to track my applications and interviews.
That's smart. I used Claimyr again when I had questions about the job search requirements - they really helped me understand what documentation Washington ESD was looking for.
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Just to clarify one more time - January 31st is the deadline for both filing Form 940 AND paying any remaining FUTA tax owed for 2024. Don't miss either one!
Got it. I'll make sure I have both the form filed and payment made by January 31st. Thanks everyone for all the help!
glad this thread helped. i learned a lot too even though i dont have employees yet
One last tip - if you're cutting it close on the deadline, you can pay online through EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) and it counts as timely if submitted by 8 PM ET on the due date.
That's really good to know about the 8 PM cutoff. I was worried about mail delivery timing.
Yeah, electronic payments are definitely the way to go for last-minute submissions. Much more reliable than mail.
Isla Fischer
honestly the worst part about waiting is you miss out on those weekly benefit payments you could have been getting this whole time even if everything else works out you still lost 6 weeks of income
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Paige Cantoni
•Yeah, that's what's killing me. Those 6 weeks of benefits would have really helped with rent and groceries.
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Miles Hammonds
•Live and learn. File immediately next time, even if you're optimistic about finding work.
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Jason Brewer
Final advice: file your claim tonight if possible, be completely honest about why you waited, and document everything going forward. You might not get those 6 weeks back, but you can still get benefits from here on out if you qualify. And if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, that Claimyr service really does help cut through the phone maze.
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Paige Cantoni
•Thanks everyone. Going to file tonight and hope for the best. Lesson learned about filing immediately.
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Ruby Blake
•Good luck! Let us know how it goes. Your situation might help others who are in the same boat.
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