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Nia Jackson

Washington ESD - how to calculate federal unemployment tax impact on my claim

I'm trying to figure out how federal unemployment tax calculations might affect my Washington ESD claim. My employer laid me off last month and I'm concerned about whether the FUTA taxes they paid will influence my benefit amount or duration. I've been getting conflicting information about whether this impacts what I receive from Washington ESD. Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm really confused about how the federal tax system connects to my state unemployment benefits.

Just to close the loop on this - if you ever need to verify your benefit calculation with Washington ESD directly, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to an agent who could pull up my exact wage records and show me how they calculated my weekly benefit amount.

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Good to know! I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to speak with someone directly.

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Yeah, much better than trying to call the regular way and getting busy signals all day.

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Thanks everyone for all the explanations! This really helped clear up my confusion about how federal unemployment tax relates to my Washington ESD benefits. Sounds like I don't need to worry about it affecting my benefit amount at all.

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Glad we could help! Focus on making sure your wage information is correct in your Washington ESD account and you should be all set.

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Will do! Thanks again for taking the time to explain everything.

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Javier Torres

Complete beginner - how do you file for unemployment in Washington?

I've never been unemployed before and honestly have no clue where to even start with filing for unemployment benefits. I got laid off yesterday from my job at a retail store where I worked for 2 years. My manager said I should apply for unemployment but I don't know the first thing about it. Do I need to go somewhere in person or is it all online? What information do I need to have ready? How long does it take to get approved? Any help would be really appreciated because I'm pretty stressed about paying my bills next month.

Bottom line - don't overthink it. The application walks you through everything step by step. Just have your employment info ready, be honest about everything, and file your weekly claims on time. The rest will sort itself out.

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Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about getting started now. Really appreciate all the advice.

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You got this! Unemployment benefits exist for exactly this situation. Don't feel guilty about using them - that's what they're there for.

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Thanks, I needed to hear that. Going to start the application tomorrow morning.

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Mateo Warren

Can I apply for Washington ESD unemployment after disability benefits end?

My disability benefits through L&I are ending next month and I'm cleared to return to work. Problem is my old job was eliminated while I was out on disability. Can I file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD even though I haven't been actively working? I'm able and available to work now but worried they'll deny my claim since I was on disability. Has anyone dealt with this transition before?

This thread has been super informative. I didn't realize you could transition from disability to unemployment benefits. Good to know for future reference!

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It's definitely not something most people think about until they need it. The key is understanding that unemployment benefits are based on your work history, not your most recent employment status.

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That makes total sense when you explain it that way.

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Wishing you the best with your application and job search! Sounds like you have a solid plan and good information to work with.

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That's what these forums are for. Hope everything goes smoothly for you!

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Agreed - love seeing people help each other navigate these systems. Good luck OP!

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Amelia Martinez

What can qualify you for unemployment in Washington ESD - confused about eligibility

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD and honestly I'm getting overwhelmed by all the different rules. I worked at a retail store for about 8 months before they let me go last week due to 'restructuring.' Before that I had a part-time job at a restaurant for like 6 months. I'm 24 and this is my first time dealing with unemployment. What exactly qualifies you for benefits? Do I need to have worked a certain amount of time? And what about the wage requirements - how much do you need to earn? I've been reading the Washington ESD website but it's so confusing with all the base periods and quarters stuff. Can someone explain this in simple terms?

Also be prepared for the weekly claim filing process. Every week you'll need to log in and answer questions about your job search activities, any work you did, and whether you're still able and available to work. Miss a week and you won't get paid for that week.

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When do the weekly claims need to be filed? Is there a specific day of the week?

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You can file your weekly claim starting Sunday for the previous week. So if you're claiming for the week of January 1-7, you can file that claim starting Sunday January 8th. Most people file on Sundays but you have until the following Saturday.

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One last tip - if you're planning to do any part-time or temporary work while collecting benefits, make sure you understand how that affects your payments. You can usually work part-time and still collect partial benefits, but you need to report all earnings accurately.

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Just make sure to report all your gig earnings, even if they're small amounts. Washington ESD will deduct from your benefits based on what you earn, but you can often still get some benefits as long as you don't earn too much.

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The formula is usually something like for every dollar you earn over a certain threshold, they reduce your benefits by a certain percentage. But honestly the math gets confusing so I just report everything and let them calculate it.

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Connor Murphy

Can you file unemployment if your hours are cut in Washington?

My employer just reduced my hours from 40 to 15 per week due to 'business slowdown.' I'm still technically employed but barely making enough to cover rent. Can I file for partial unemployment benefits with Washington ESD? I've never dealt with this situation before and don't know if reduced hours qualify you for any assistance.

Anyone know if you can still get partial benefits if you pick up a second part-time job to make up for lost hours?

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Yes, but you need to report ALL earnings from both jobs. Washington ESD will calculate your benefit based on your total weekly earnings from all sources.

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Good to know, thanks! Was worried taking a second job might disqualify me completely.

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Bottom line - if your hours got cut through no fault of your own and you're making less money, apply for partial unemployment. Washington ESD is there to help bridge that gap while you look for better employment.

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Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to apply tomorrow and see what happens.

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Good luck! Make sure to keep detailed records of your earnings and job search activities.

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