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Washington ESD website says you can file a claim up to one year after becoming unemployed, but like everyone else is saying, you only get benefits from the date you file forward. So there's technically no hard deadline but practically you want to file ASAP.
One year seems like a weird rule. Who would wait that long?
People who don't know about unemployment benefits, or who think they're not eligible when they actually are.
The bottom line is file immediately. I've seen too many people on here regretting waiting. And if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim, that Claimyr thing actually works - I was skeptical but they got me through to an agent in like 10 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks on my own.
Smart move. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
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The system really wasn't designed with the gig economy in mind. Hopefully they'll update the rules eventually to better reflect how people actually work now.
Agreed. So many people do mixed W-2 and contract work these days.
Some states are starting to look at portable benefits for contractors but Washington isn't there yet.
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The application timelines are totally different too. You can apply for unemployment online and potentially start receiving benefits within 2-3 weeks. SSI applications take months just for the initial decision, and most people get denied the first time.
Yeah my cousin has been waiting 8 months for her SSI decision. Meanwhile unemployment should be much faster if you have all your paperwork ready.
Wow, 8 months! Yeah I definitely need the income now, not in 8 months.
One last thing - if you're confused about ANY part of your unemployment claim, definitely get help rather than guessing. Wrong information can mess up your benefits. I used that Claimyr service when I had questions about my weekly claims and it was super helpful.
Thanks! I'll definitely check that out if I run into any issues with my claim.
Smart approach. Better to get accurate info from Washington ESD directly than rely on what neighbors think they know!
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good luck with your paper! sounds like you got some solid information about how federal unemployment relief purposes translate to what washington esd actually does
Thanks everyone! This thread gave me way more insight than I expected. Really appreciate all the help!
that's what these forums are for. hope you get a good grade!
Just to close the loop on getting official information - if you need to verify anything with Washington ESD directly for your paper, claimyr.com really does make it easier to reach their agents. The video demo shows exactly how it works and it's much less frustrating than normal calling.
wish i had known about that service when i was trying to understand my benefit calculation. spent hours on hold with washington esd
Yeah it's really useful for getting through when you have specific questions that need official answers.
Rita Jacobs
For anyone planning their finances around unemployment: remember that benefits are taxable income. You might want to have taxes withheld or set aside money for tax season. Don't get caught off guard next April!
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Khalid Howes
•Good point! You can elect to have 10% withheld for federal taxes when you file your weekly claims.
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Ben Cooper
The bottom line: standard unemployment in Washington is up to 26 weeks, but your individual situation determines the exact duration. Check your monetary determination, keep filing weekly claims, do your job searches, and don't count on extensions. Plan to be back to work before your benefits run out!
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Kiara Greene
•Thanks everyone for all the detailed information! This has been incredibly helpful for understanding what I'm dealing with.
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Naila Gordon
•This thread should be pinned - so much good information about benefit duration that people always ask about.
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