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One last thing - if your former employer contests your unemployment claim for any reason, having documentation about your severance package could be important. Keep all the paperwork just in case.
Great point. I've got copies of everything from my termination meeting.
Perfect. Hope your claim goes smoothly!
This whole discussion reminds me why I love reddit for this kind of practical advice. Way more helpful than trying to navigate Washington ESD's website alone.
Totally agree! Getting real experiences from people who've been through it is invaluable.
Yeah, sometimes crowdsourced knowledge beats official documentation.
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just a heads up - when your claim does get approved, the back payments usually come through pretty quickly. so hang in there, once the dam breaks you'll get all the money you're owed
That's reassuring to hear. I'm hoping I get all 5 weeks of back pay when it finally goes through.
you should, as long as you kept doing your weekly claims. they'll pay you for all the weeks you were eligible
One more thing to try - if you have a local WorkSource office, you can sometimes get help there. They can't process your claim but they might be able to help you figure out what's causing the delay or help you get through to Washington ESD by phone.
There's a WorkSource office about 20 minutes from me. I might try that if the phone calling doesn't work out.
Worth a shot! Sometimes having someone physically present helps navigate the bureaucracy better than trying to do everything online and over the phone.
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One more tip - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file in a different state depending on where you earned the most wages. Washington ESD can help you figure out which state you should file in, but it's worth checking before you start the application.
I've only worked in Washington, so I should be good there.
Perfect, then Washington ESD is definitely the right place to file.
The whole process took me about 30 minutes to complete the initial application online. Just make sure you have all your employment info ready beforehand so you don't have to stop and look things up. The system times out if you take too long on one page.
Good to know about the timeout. I'll gather everything first before starting.
Yeah, I learned that the hard way. Had to start over because I was trying to find old W-2s while filling it out.
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Quick question - does overtime pay count toward the benefit calculation? I had a lot of OT in my highest quarter.
Yes, overtime counts. It's all part of your gross wages for that quarter. So if you had a high-OT quarter, that would actually help your benefit calculation.
Perfect, that should bump up my weekly amount then.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I should expect somewhere in the $600-700 range per week based on my salary. I'll file this week and see what happens. Fingers crossed I don't need to call Washington ESD for anything, but good to know about that Claimyr service if I do.
Good luck with your claim! The process is usually pretty smooth if you have straightforward employment history like yours.
Hope it goes smoothly for you. The online filing system is pretty intuitive these days.
Mateo Sanchez
Does anyone know if the types of unemployment benefits affect your taxes differently?
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Aisha Mahmood
•All unemployment benefits are taxable income, regardless of the type. You can choose to have taxes withheld from your benefits or pay them when you file your tax return. The benefit type doesn't change the tax treatment.
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Ethan Clark
•I learned this the hard way my first year on unemployment. Make sure to either have taxes withheld or set money aside because you'll owe taxes on all the benefits you receive.
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AstroAce
This thread has been really helpful! I feel like I have a much better understanding of the different types of unemployment benefits now. Thanks everyone for the detailed explanations.
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Yara Khoury
•Glad it helped! The main thing to remember is just to file your claim honestly and completely. Washington ESD will determine what you're eligible for, and you can always call them if you have questions about your specific situation.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Yes, this was great. I was worried I was applying for the wrong thing, but now I understand they determine your benefit type based on your circumstances. Much less stressful!
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