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Good luck OP. File that claim based on your staffing agency work and see what happens. Even if it's just a few hundred a week, that could make a huge difference while you rebuild your business.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to file a claim tomorrow and see what happens. Fingers crossed!
Keep us posted! I'm curious to see how it works out for you.
One more thing - if you do get approved, make sure you report any income from consulting work you might pick up. Even small amounts need to be reported on your weekly claims.
Good point. I wasn't sure about that. What if I just get a small project for like $200?
You still have to report it. They'll reduce your weekly benefit by a portion of what you earned, but you won't lose the entire week's benefit unless you earn more than your weekly benefit amount plus $5.
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The Washington ESD website has good information about what constitutes misconduct vs. other reasons for termination. I'd recommend reading through that section so you understand how they evaluate these cases.
I'll check that out. Understanding their criteria ahead of time can only help my case.
Bottom line: file your claim as soon as you're terminated, be completely honest about the circumstances, document everything, and don't get discouraged if it takes time. Most legitimate claims get approved eventually.
Thank you everyone for all the advice. I feel much more prepared now for whatever happens.
Good luck with everything. Remember that unemployment insurance is there for situations exactly like yours.
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10 minutes? That's incredible compared to the usual ESD wait times. Might have to try that next time I have questions.
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The Washington ESD system has gotten better over the years but it's still not perfect. Be patient with the process and keep good records of everything you submit.
Good advice. I'll definitely keep copies of everything. Better safe than sorry when dealing with government agencies.
Screenshot everything and save confirmation numbers. You never know when you'll need to reference something later.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like at my income level I should get close to the maximum benefit amount, which is better than I expected. I feel much more prepared now if I do end up needing to file for unemployment.
Glad we could help! Hope you don't need to use this information, but if you do, at least you know what to expect.
Best of luck with everything. The Washington ESD system isn't perfect but the benefits are decent compared to most states.
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KylieRose
•Thanks for all the info everyone. This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding what I'm getting into.
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Miguel Hernández
Good luck with your restaurant! The unemployment tax system is confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it. Just don't try to wing it - get professional help and keep detailed records.
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KylieRose
•Definitely planning to hire a payroll company now. You've all convinced me it's worth the investment.
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