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Bottom line - document everything, try to resolve issues with employer first, give proper notice, and be prepared for the adjudication process to take time.
Thanks everyone. This has been super helpful. I think I have enough information to make a decision now.
Good luck! Remember you can always contact Washington ESD with questions about your specific situation before making any final decisions.
And if you can't get through on the phone, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Makes the whole process much less frustrating.
Will do. Thanks again everyone for all the advice!
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For what it's worth, I've been on both sides of this as a former HR person. Most companies will contest unemployment claims automatically, but Washington ESD is pretty fair about investigating the actual facts. If you weren't willfully violating policies or being deliberately insubordinate, you'll likely be approved for benefits.
That's really reassuring coming from someone who worked in HR. Thank you!
Good to get the HR perspective on this. Thanks for sharing.
Bottom line - don't let them intimidate you. If you get fired and you weren't committing misconduct, apply for unemployment benefits. Worst case scenario, they deny your claim and you appeal. Best case, you get approved and have some income while you look for a new job. Either way, you're not worse off for trying.
You're absolutely right. I'm not going to let them scare me into not applying if it comes to that. Thanks everyone for all the great advice and support!
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The waiting is the worst part. My advice is to apply for every assistance program you can while you wait - food banks, utility assistance, anything that can help bridge the gap until your benefits start.
Good idea. I should probably look into what other resources are available in my area.
I just wanted to update everyone - I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and finally got through to Washington ESD after weeks of trying on my own. Turns out there was a simple issue with my employer's response that was holding everything up. Got it resolved and should see my benefits next week. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to get things moving.
Less than 2 hours compared to the weeks I spent trying to call directly. Definitely worth it when you're stuck like I was.
This gives me hope. I'm going to try them today since I'm still stuck in limbo after 5 weeks.
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Bottom line for anyone reading this thread: unemployment benefits are taxable income and Washington ESD doesn't withhold by default. Set up the 10% federal withholding unless you want to deal with a big tax bill later.
Perfect summary! This should be the first thing they tell you when you file a claim.
Absolutely. Would have saved me a lot of stress and money if I'd known this upfront.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. Really helpful info that I couldn't find clearly explained anywhere on the Washington ESD website.
The official info is there but it's buried and not well explained. Forums like this are so much more helpful.
Agreed - real experiences from people who've been through it are way more valuable than the official documentation.
NebulaNova
Just want to add that if you disagree with your benefit amount calculation, you can appeal it. I successfully appealed mine last year when Washington ESD missed some of my wages from a previous employer.
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Yara Haddad
•Good to know I have options if something seems wrong. How long did the appeal take?
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NebulaNova
•About 6 weeks total, but I got back-pay for the difference once it was approved. Definitely worth it if you think they made an error.
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Mateo Hernandez
Bottom line for retail workers: expect somewhere between $200-400 per week depending on your hours and wage rate over the past year. File immediately when you become unemployed, and don't stress too much about the exact amount until you get your determination letter.
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Yara Haddad
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now for when my store closes. Really appreciate this community.
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Aisha Khan
•Good luck with your claim! This group is great for unemployment questions if you run into any issues later.
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