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Just remember that Washington ESD looks at your ability to work, not your pregnancy status specifically. As long as your doctor hasn't restricted your work activities, you should be fine.
That makes sense. My OB says I can work normally until at least 36 weeks, so I should be good for a while.
Perfect! Just keep that documentation in case you ever need to provide proof of your work ability during the claims process.
one more thing - make sure you understand the difference between being 'able to work' and 'available for work'. pregnancy might not affect the first but could impact the second depending on your situation
Good distinction. 'Able' is about physical/mental capacity, while 'available' is about being ready to accept suitable work offers and start immediately.
Thanks for clarifying that. I'm both able and available right now, so I think I'm in good shape to file.
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The whole monetary determination process is so confusing. I wish Washington ESD would just send a simple explanation of how they calculated your amount instead of all this technical jargon.
Right? I had to Google half the terms on my determination letter
The Washington ESD website has some explanation of the benefit calculation but it's still pretty technical. The basic idea is they want to give you about 50% of your average weekly wage during your highest earning quarter.
Just remember you also have to pay federal taxes on unemployment benefits. State taxes too if your state has income tax. Plan ahead for tax season!
Ugh more taxes to worry about. This whole thing is way more complicated than I expected.
Yeah definitely have them withhold taxes if you can. I owed like $2000 in taxes on my unemployment income last year.
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One more tip - if you're filing online, do it early in the morning or late at night when the system is less busy. I've found it runs smoother during off-peak hours.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better prepared to handle the unemployment tax requirements for my business now. Going to set up my SAW account this week.
Good plan! And remember you can always reach out to ESD if you have specific questions about your account or rate calculations.
And if you can't get through their regular lines, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com is there as a backup option. Saved me a lot of frustration.
One last tip - keep detailed records of all your unemployment tax filings and payments. You'll need them if there are ever discrepancies or if you get audited.
Great advice. I keep both digital and paper copies of everything unemployment-related. Better safe than sorry.
Exactly. The documentation requirements can be extensive if ESD has questions about your filings.
Sofia Gomez
Just file it! Stop overthinking. I stressed about timing for days and it turns out it doesn't matter as much as I thought. The system is designed to handle normal situations. If there are issues they'll contact you.
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Mateo Lopez
•You're right, I'm probably making this more complicated than it needs to be. Going to file tonight.
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Yuki Tanaka
•That's the right attitude. Most claims process without any major issues if you're honest and provide accurate information.
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StormChaser
Remember to save confirmation numbers and print/screenshot everything important. Washington ESD's system sometimes has glitches and having records of what you submitted and when can save you headaches later if questions come up.
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Mateo Lopez
•Good advice. I'll make sure to document everything as I go through the process.
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