Washington Unemployment

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QuantumQuest

How long till Washington ESD unemployment pays you after filing?

Just filed my initial unemployment claim with Washington ESD last Thursday and I'm wondering how long till unemployment pays you? I've never been through this process before and I'm stressing about when I'll actually see money in my account. I know I have to file weekly claims but when does the first payment actually come? My bills are due next week and I'm getting really anxious about the timing.

Just want to add that you should expect your first payment to be smaller than your full weekly benefit amount because they usually hold back some for taxes unless you opt out of withholding.

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Good point, I forgot about taxes. Is there a way to change the withholding amount?

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Yeah you can adjust it in your account settings. I'd recommend having them take out at least 10% so you don't get hit with a big tax bill later.

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Bottom line - expect 2-4 weeks for your first payment if everything goes smoothly, but it could be longer if they need to investigate anything about your claim. Just keep filing weekly and be patient.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful. I'll just keep filing weekly and try to be patient.

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Good luck! The waiting sucks but the money will come. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and work search requirements.

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Ethan Campbell

How to transfer money from unemployment card to bank account - Washington ESD

I've been getting my Washington ESD unemployment payments on the debit card they sent me, but I really need to get this money into my actual bank account. The fees on this card are killing me - $1.50 every time I use an ATM that's not in their network, plus other random charges. Does anyone know how to transfer the money from the unemployment debit card to my regular checking account? I tried calling the number on the back of the card but got stuck in phone menu hell for 45 minutes before giving up.

PSA: Make sure you have your routing and account numbers handy before starting any transfer process. Seems obvious but I got halfway through and realized I didn't know my routing number off the top of my head.

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Ha! I would definitely do that. Better write those numbers down now before I forget.

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One more plug for getting through to ESD directly if you need to make account changes - Claimyr really is the way to go when the phone lines are jammed. Worth every penny to avoid the phone tree nightmare.

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Agreed, used them last month when I couldn't get through about my job search requirements. Super helpful.

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Jungleboo Soletrain

Washington ESD unemployment after being fired - can I still get benefits?

Got let go from my warehouse job last week and wondering if you get fired from a job can you draw unemployment in Washington? My supervisor said it was due to 'performance issues' but honestly I think they just wanted to cut costs. I've been working there for almost 2 years and never had any written warnings or formal disciplinary action. Do I have a chance of getting approved for UI benefits or will Washington ESD automatically deny me because I was fired? Really stressed about this situation.

BTW if you do need to call Washington ESD about your claim status, I used Claimyr last month and they actually got me through to talk about my adjudication. Way better than trying to call myself and getting nowhere.

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Several people have mentioned that service now. Might be worth looking into if I run into problems.

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Same here, worked great for me when I needed to ask about my job search requirements.

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The bottom line is that being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. File your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination. You've got nothing to lose by applying.

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Good luck! Hope it works out for you.

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Keep us updated on how it goes. Always helpful to hear success stories.

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Leslie Parker

How much do you get for unemployment benefits in Washington - what's the weekly amount?

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but need to know what kind of weekly benefit amount I can expect. I was making about $52,000 a year before getting laid off from my warehouse job. Does anyone know how Washington ESD calculates the weekly benefit amount? I've heard it's based on your previous earnings but not sure exactly how they figure it out. Also wondering if there's a maximum amount they'll pay regardless of what you were making before.

Yeah just apply online at esd.wa.gov and see what they offer you. The application process itself is pretty straightforward, it's dealing with problems after that gets complicated.

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Thanks! I'll start the application this weekend when I have time to gather all my employment info.

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And remember if you hit any snags during the process, that Claimyr service can help you get through to Washington ESD agents who can walk you through whatever issues come up.

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One last thing - set up direct deposit when you apply. Getting the debit card they send can take forever and has all sorts of fees attached to it.

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Good tip! I definitely want to avoid extra fees if possible.

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The debit card fees are ridiculous. Direct deposit is definitely the way to go.

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Sofia Morales

Do they take taxes out of unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

I just got my first unemployment payment from Washington ESD and I'm confused about the tax situation. The amount seems like the full weekly benefit amount but I thought they would automatically take out federal taxes? I don't want to get hit with a huge tax bill next year. Can someone explain how this works with Washington unemployment benefits?

Totally agree. I'm definitely going to set up withholding now though thanks to everyone's advice here.

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Smart move. Better to have a little less each week than get hit with a big tax bill later.

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