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Update us after your interview! It helps other people who are going through the same thing to know how it went.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much less anxious about it now.
Good luck with your interview! Hope everything goes smoothly for you.
One last thing - if your claim gets approved after the interview, you should receive back pay for all the weeks you were waiting. So don't worry about losing money during this process.
That's a relief! I was worried about missing out on benefits while waiting for the interview.
Yeah, as long as you keep filing your weekly claims, you'll get the back pay once everything is approved.
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Filed with severance about 6 months ago and used that Claimyr thing to get through to Washington ESD when I had questions. Honestly saved me so much frustration compared to trying to call the regular way. Worth every penny when you're dealing with uncertainty about benefits.
Good to hear another positive experience with that service. Might be my backup plan if the online filing doesn't give me clear guidance.
Bottom line: file now, report everything accurately, and let Washington ESD make the determination. Don't try to guess whether you're eligible or not - that's their job to figure out.
That's probably the best advice in this whole thread. Thanks everyone for all the input!
Agreed! Always better to file and let them sort it out than to miss out on benefits you're entitled to.
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Wait, what if your employer asks for proof that you canceled your unemployment claim? Some employers are weird about that stuff.
Most employers don't care as long as you're not collecting benefits while working for them. But it doesn't hurt to ask what their policy is.
Yeah better safe than sorry. Some companies have strict policies about employees being on unemployment.
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This thread has been really helpful. I was in the same boat as OP and wasn't sure about the whole tax process for unemployment benefits. Definitely bookmarking this for reference.
Same here! Always good to see these kinds of practical discussions about Washington ESD stuff.
For anyone who had Washington ESD benefits and moved to a different state, you'll still get your 1099-G from Washington but you might need to file tax returns in both states depending on the rules. Just something to keep in mind.
Fortunately I stayed in Washington the whole time, but good point for people who moved during their claim period.
Yeah the multi-state tax thing can get really complicated. Definitely worth talking to a tax professional if you're in that situation.
Nia Thompson
The good news is that if you were legitimately laid off through no fault of your own and you meet the wage requirements, you'll probably be fine. Most denials are for people who quit, got fired for misconduct, or don't meet the work search requirements.
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Oliver Zimmermann
•That's reassuring. I'm feeling more confident about applying now that I understand what to watch out for.
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Nia Thompson
•Just be honest on your application, keep good records of your job search, and respond promptly to any requests for information. You should be fine.
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Mateo Rodriguez
One last thing - if you have any doubt about your eligibility or get a denial, consider using that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier. Sometimes talking to an actual Washington ESD representative can clear up confusion that leads to denials. Better to get clarification upfront than deal with an appeal later.
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Oliver Zimmermann
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much better prepared to file my claim now.
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Mateo Rodriguez
•Good luck with your claim! Most people who were legitimately laid off don't have any problems as long as they follow the rules.
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