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The bottom line is that hours don't matter - it's all about earnings and meeting the monetary requirements. Sounds like with two jobs you probably qualify, but the only way to know for sure is to apply and let Washington ESD make the determination.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes through smoothly.
Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you're approved! Missing even one week can cause issues with your benefits.
When do you typically file the weekly claims? Is there a specific day?
You can file them starting Sunday for the previous week. I always do mine Sunday morning so I don't forget.
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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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The psychological impact of identity theft is real too. Don't hesitate to talk to someone if you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious about this. It's a major violation and it's normal to feel upset about it.
Thank you for saying that. I've been feeling really violated and angry about the whole situation. It helps to know that's normal.
Absolutely normal reaction. Take care of your mental health while dealing with all the paperwork and bureaucracy.
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Just want to add that if you do get approved, make sure you keep detailed records of everything - your medical appointments, work restrictions, job searches, everything. You might need it later.
Good advice. I'm already keeping track of medical stuff but I'll be more thorough about job search documentation too.
Yeah, documentation is key with any government benefits. Better to have too much than too little.
Best of luck OP! This stuff is so confusing but sounds like you're getting good advice here. Hope you get the answers you need.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel like I have a much better understanding of what I need to do.
Glad we could help! Come back and update us on how it goes.
Evelyn Rivera
Also remember that any freelance income you earn while collecting benefits needs to be reported on your weekly claims. They'll deduct it from your benefit amount, but you won't necessarily lose all benefits unless you earn over a certain threshold.
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Evelyn Rivera
•It depends on your weekly benefit amount, but generally if you earn more than 1.5 times your weekly benefit amount, you won't receive any benefits that week.
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Julia Hall
•And don't forget to report gross earnings, not net. A lot of people make that mistake and get overpayment notices later.
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Arjun Patel
The bottom line is you won't know for sure until you apply. The worst they can say is no, and if you do have qualifying wages, you could be missing out on benefits you're entitled to. The application process will walk you through everything.
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Jade Lopez
•Good luck! Hope it works out for you. The job market for freelancers has been tough lately.
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Layla Sanders
•Thanks! I'll update this thread once I hear back from Washington ESD about my application.
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