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The benefit calculation can seem confusing but Washington ESD has pretty good online resources explaining it. Just remember it's based on your past earnings, not your current expenses, so it might not cover all your bills.
Yeah, I'm definitely going to have to tighten my budget. At least it's something while I look for a new job.
Exactly - it's meant to be temporary assistance, not full salary replacement. The key is using the time effectively to find your next opportunity.
If you end up with questions about your specific benefit calculation, definitely try to get through to Washington ESD rather than guessing. The calculations can be complex with different scenarios and you want to make sure everything is correct from the start.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! The process can seem overwhelming at first but it's pretty straightforward once you get started.
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This thread is super helpful! I'm in almost the exact same situation and was wondering the same thing. Going to file my new claim this weekend. Good luck to everyone dealing with reduced hours - this economy is rough.
Good luck with your claim! It's nice to know other people are dealing with similar situations.
Thanks! We'll get through this. At least Washington ESD allows multiple claims when you meet the requirements.
One last thing - if you're working part-time while collecting, be super careful about reporting your hours and wages accurately. Washington ESD will catch any discrepancies and it can cause overpayment issues later. I learned this the hard way.
Exactly - use your actual paystub amounts, not estimates. Better to be precise than sorry later.
This is such important advice. Overpayment notices from Washington ESD are no joke and can take forever to resolve.
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Just remember that you have to actively look for work the whole time you're collecting benefits. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and they do audit people.
What counts as a job search activity? Just applying or other stuff too?
Applying, networking events, job fairs, interviews, even some training activities can count. Keep detailed records of everything.
Bottom line is 26 weeks max for regular unemployment in Washington. Use the time wisely to find something good rather than just taking the first job offer that comes along.
Good advice. I'm hoping to find something in the same field but might have to expand my search if it takes too long.
Yeah don't be too picky at first but also don't panic and take something terrible just because you're worried about benefits running out.
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Been reading about other states that have better systems. Some places process claims in 2-3 weeks max. Washington needs to modernize their whole operation.
Which states are doing it better? Might be worth looking into if I have to move for work anyway.
Technology upgrades cost money and require legislative approval. Washington ESD has been asking for system modernization funding for years.
At this point I just want to talk to a human being who can look at my claim and tell me what's wrong. Is that too much to ask?
Fiona Sand
One more thing to keep in mind - if you received unemployment benefits in multiple states, you'll get separate 1099-G forms from each state. Just want to make sure people don't miss any income when filing taxes.
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Mohammad Khaled
•I moved during my unemployment period - do I need to notify Washington ESD of my address change for tax purposes?
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Fiona Sand
•Yes definitely update your address with Washington ESD so your 1099-G gets mailed to the right place. You can do it online in your account.
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Alina Rosenthal
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread answered a lot of questions I didn't even know I had about unemployment and taxes.
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Hunter Hampton
•Absolutely! I feel much more confident about handling my taxes now.
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Finnegan Gunn
•Same here. Going to check my withholding settings right now.
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