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PaulineW

What are two purposes of Washington ESD unemployment relief organization?

I'm doing research for a college paper on unemployment systems and I need to understand what are two purposes of the president's organization on unemployment relief but specifically how it relates to Washington ESD? I know Washington ESD handles our state unemployment but I'm confused about the federal connection. My professor wants us to focus on our state's system. Can anyone explain how the federal government's unemployment relief purposes connect to what Washington ESD actually does for claimants like us?

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

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Thanks everyone! This thread gave me way more insight than I expected. Really appreciate all the help!

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that's what these forums are for. hope you get a good grade!

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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.

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wish i had known about that service when i was trying to understand my benefit calculation. spent hours on hold with washington esd

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Yeah it's really useful for getting through when you have specific questions that need official answers.

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Maria Gonzalez

Can I claim unemployment if I am self employed in Washington state?

I've been running my own freelance consulting business for the past two years but work has completely dried up. I'm wondering if self-employed people can file for unemployment benefits in Washington? I've never paid into the system as a W-2 employee but I did pay self-employment taxes. Does that count for anything with Washington ESD? Really struggling to make ends meet right now.

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.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to file a claim tomorrow and see what happens. Fingers crossed!

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Keep us posted! I'm curious to see how it works out for you.

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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.

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Good point. I wasn't sure about that. What if I just get a small project for like $200?

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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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CosmicCadet

Washington ESD question - worker changing jobs unemployment type classification

I'm trying to understand something for my economics class project about unemployment types. If someone voluntarily quits their job to take a better position elsewhere, what category does Washington ESD consider this? I know there's structural, cyclical, and frictional unemployment but I'm confused about which one applies when someone is just switching between jobs. Does this affect their eligibility for benefits if there's a gap between positions?

MAKE SURE you understand the difference between voluntary and involuntary job separation for your project. Washington ESD is very strict about this distinction when determining benefit eligibility.

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I'll definitely emphasize that distinction. It seems like the economic classification and benefit eligibility are two separate considerations.

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Exactly. You can have frictional unemployment that's either eligible or ineligible for benefits depending on the circumstances of the job separation.

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good luck with your project! sounds like you're getting a thorough understanding of the topic

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Hope you get a good grade! Economics can be tricky but unemployment types are pretty straightforward once you understand the definitions.

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I feel much more confident about the topic now. Really appreciate all the insights and real-world examples!

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Mason Lopez

Do you file unemployment on taxes - Washington ESD benefits taxable?

I received unemployment benefits from Washington ESD last year and now I'm doing my taxes. Do I need to report the unemployment money I got? I made about $8,200 in UI benefits and I'm not sure if this counts as income. The Washington ESD website doesn't make it super clear and I don't want to mess up my tax return. Has anyone dealt with this before?

Thanks everyone for all this info! I feel much more confident about handling the unemployment income on my tax return now.

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Same here! This thread was really helpful. Good luck with your taxes everyone.

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Glad we could help! Tax season is stressful enough without having to guess about this stuff.

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For anyone still struggling to get their 1099-G from Washington ESD, I finally got through using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Took about 15 minutes and the agent was able to email me a copy of my form right away. Worth it just to avoid the phone hassle.

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I ended up trying Claimyr too and it worked great! So much easier than trying to call Washington ESD directly.

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Right? I wish I had known about it sooner. Would have saved me weeks of frustration.

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Muhammad Hobbs

Washington ESD unemployment qualification requirements - what makes someone eligible?

I'm trying to understand exactly how people qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington state. My job ended last month and I'm not sure if I meet all the requirements. I worked for about 18 months at a retail store before they laid me off due to downsizing. Do I need to have worked a certain amount of time? What about the reason I lost my job - does that matter? I've heard there are income requirements too but I'm confused about how Washington ESD calculates that. Can someone break down the basic qualification criteria?

The earnings requirement can vary based on when you worked too. They use different base periods depending on when you file, and sometimes switching to an alternate base period can help you qualify if you don't meet the standard one.

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This is getting complicated. Is there someone who can help me figure out which base period to use?

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That's exactly the kind of thing the ESD agents can help with through Claimyr. They can look at your specific work history and determine the best approach for your situation.

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Bottom line - if you worked regularly for 18 months and were laid off through no fault of your own, you almost certainly qualify. The specific dollar amounts and benefit calculations can wait until after you apply. Don't overthink it!

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Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I'm going to file my application today and see what happens.

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Good luck! With your work history and the reason for separation, you should be fine.

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