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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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One more thing - if you're thinking about taking any part-time work while on unemployment, make sure you understand how it affects your benefits. You can still work part-time but they reduce your weekly benefit based on what you earn.
How does that calculation work? Is it dollar for dollar reduction?
No, it's more complicated. They have a formula where you can earn up to a certain amount without any reduction, then it phases out gradually. Check their website for the exact formula.
thanks everyone for all the info. this thread has been super helpful for understanding what to expect. definitely going to file this week
Good luck with your claim! Make sure to file your weekly claims on time once you get approved.
Same here, feeling much more confident about the process now. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!
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Just remember that even during the appeal process, you still need to be actively looking for work and keeping track of your job search activities. They'll ask about that during the hearing.
Good reminder. I've been focusing so much on the appeal that I haven't been keeping good records of my job search.
To answer your original question directly - no, you can't just reapply if you get denied. You must appeal the denial first. If you win the appeal, your original claim gets approved. If you lose, you'd need to have new qualifying wages from a different job to file a new claim.
Thanks for the clear summary. I'm going to file my appeal this week while I'm still within the 30-day window.
Good luck with your appeal! Make sure to include all your documentation about the unsafe working conditions.
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Update: I was able to log into my Washington ESD account and set up the 10% federal tax withholding. It was actually pretty easy to find once I knew where to look. Thanks again everyone for the advice!
Awesome! You're way ahead of where I was at this point in my unemployment.
Perfect! Now you can focus on your job search without worrying about a surprise tax bill later.
This thread should be pinned or something. I bet tons of people don't realize unemployment benefits are taxable until it's too late.
Seriously! I'm just glad I found out about it now instead of next April.
Yeah this is definitely one of those things they should make more obvious when you first apply for benefits.
Anastasia Sokolov
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.
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StarSeeker
•Agreed. So many people do mixed W-2 and contract work these days.
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Sean O'Donnell
•Some states are starting to look at portable benefits for contractors but Washington isn't there yet.
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Zara Ahmed
Update us on how it goes OP! Would be good to know the outcome for others in similar situations.
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Zainab Ismail
•Will do! Planning to file this weekend and see what happens.
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