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Just filed for unemployment last week after being laid off. The process was actually smoother than I expected, probably because it was a clear lack of work situation. But yeah, calling Washington ESD is still a pain if you have questions.
One last thing - if you do get laid off, make sure you apply for unemployment benefits as soon as possible. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait thinking the layoff might be temporary. You can always stop claiming if you get called back to work.
Good point! I'll definitely file right away if anything happens.
Yes, this is important! I waited a few weeks thinking my layoff was temporary and lost out on those benefits. File as soon as you know you're out of work.
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Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income, so you might want to have taxes withheld or set money aside for tax season.
Oh, I didn't think about that. Thanks for the reminder!
You can elect to have 10% withheld for federal taxes when you file your weekly claims. It's optional but can help avoid a big tax bill later.
Best advice is just to apply and see what happens. You won't know if you qualify until you try, and there's no penalty for applying if you don't end up qualifying.
You're right. I'm going to apply this weekend when I have time to gather all my documents.
Good plan! Having everything organized before you start will make the process much smoother.
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One thing people don't always think about is how business expenses work with unemployment. You can deduct legitimate business expenses from your reported income, which might help reduce the impact on your benefits.
Interesting! So if I spend money on business registration, supplies, etc., that reduces the 'profit' I have to report?
Yes, but you need to keep detailed records and receipts. ESD will want documentation if they audit your claim.
Bottom line: it's definitely possible to start a business while collecting unemployment in Washington, but you need to do it right. Get proper guidance, keep detailed records, report everything honestly, and consider applying for the SEA program if you qualify. Don't let fear stop you from pursuing your business idea, just be smart about it.
Good luck with your business! Washington needs more entrepreneurs.
Keep us updated on how it goes! This thread has been really informative.
Ava Johnson
Just want to add that if you're worried about qualifying, you can always call Washington ESD ahead of time to ask about your potential eligibility. Though good luck getting through...
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Aisha Rahman
•I might try that, or use one of those services people mentioned to get through.
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Miguel Diaz
•Claimyr worked great for me when I needed to check on my claim status. Saved me hours of calling.
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Zainab Ahmed
Bottom line: 5 months of full-time work should definitely be enough to qualify as long as you were earning decent wages. The quarters thing is confusing but Washington ESD will figure it out when you apply. Focus on documenting everything about your potential layoff so you can prove it wasn't your fault.
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Aisha Rahman
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more prepared now.
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Connor Byrne
•Good luck! Hope you don't need to use this info but it's smart to be prepared.
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