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From what I understand, Washington state is actually more generous with unemployment benefits than a lot of other states. They really do look at the individual circumstances rather than just having a blanket policy against fired employees. Worth filing for sure.
That's good to hear. I've been worried that getting fired automatically means no benefits but sounds like that's not the case.
Washington ESD is generally pretty fair. The key is just being honest and providing documentation when you can. Don't stress too much about it.
Update for anyone following this - I filed my claim yesterday and the process was actually pretty straightforward. Had to answer detailed questions about why I was fired but there was space to explain my side of things. Now just waiting to see what happens. Thanks everyone for the encouragement to file rather than just assuming I wouldn't qualify!
Glad you filed! Keep us posted on how it goes. Always good to hear real experiences with the Washington ESD process.
Great news! If you need to follow up on your claim status at any point, remember that Claimyr option I mentioned. Much easier than trying to get through the regular phone lines.
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Bottom line - unemployment is not tax free, set up withholding if you're still getting benefits, and save money for taxes if you didn't have withholding earlier in the year. Learned this lesson the expensive way myself.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been super helpful and I feel like I know what I need to do now.
Glad it helped! Tax season is stressful enough without surprises about unemployment benefits.
One more tip - if you're doing your own taxes, make sure to use the exact amounts from your 1099-G. Don't try to estimate or use your own calculations, it needs to match what Washington ESD reported to the IRS.
This is really important. The IRS automatically matches what you report to what they received from Washington ESD.
Exactly, any discrepancies will trigger an audit or correction notice from the IRS.
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One last tip - keep detailed records of everything related to your injury and claim. Workers comp claims can get complicated and you'll want documentation of everything.
Great advice. I'll start a file with all my medical records and correspondence.
Smart move. Organization is key with any kind of benefits claim.
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If your claim gets stuck in adjudication like mine did, you might want to check out that Claimyr service to actually reach someone at Washington ESD. I waited 2 months trying to get through on my own before using them to finally talk to an adjudicator about my case.
2 months is insane! What was your adjudication issue about?
They needed to verify why I left my previous job. Simple separation issue but took forever to resolve without being able to talk to anyone.
The most important thing is to file your claim immediately when you become unemployed. Even if you're not sure about your eligibility or benefit amount, file anyway. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait.
My layoff isn't happening for another month but I'll definitely file right away when it does. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
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Make sure to start looking for work right away too. Washington ESD requires job search activities and you'll need to report them on your weekly claims. Better to start early than scramble later.
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Aaron Boston
•How many jobs do I need to apply for each week?
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Sophia Carter
•It depends on your situation and local job market, but generally 3-5 job search activities per week. This includes applications, interviews, networking events, etc.
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Miguel Harvey
The whole system is online now which is actually better than the old days when you had to physically go to offices and wait in long lines. At least now you can file from home.
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Aaron Boston
•That's definitely more convenient, especially since I don't have a car right now.
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Miguel Harvey
•Exactly! Plus you can file your weekly claims online too, so once you're set up you rarely need to deal with them directly.
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