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Similar thing happened to my brother but with a knee injury. Washington ESD initially denied him because they thought he wasn't available for work. He had to appeal and show them all the office jobs he was applying for. Eventually got approved but it was a huge hassle.
How long did the appeal process take? I really can't afford to wait months for this to get sorted out.
I think it was like 6-8 weeks for the appeal hearing, then another few weeks for the decision. Definitely try to get it right the first time if you can.
Key thing is timing - file your claim as soon as possible after your employer tells you they can't accommodate your restrictions. Don't wait around hoping your injury heals faster than expected. You can always stop claiming if you return to work early.
Good point. I've already been out of work for almost 2 weeks waiting to see if they'd find me something I could do.
File today if possible. Washington ESD won't pay for weeks before you file your initial claim, so every day you wait is money lost.
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This thread is gold for anyone starting the unemployment process. Wish I had found something like this when I first filed. Would have saved me weeks of confusion and stress.
Agreed! I'm bookmarking this for reference as I go through the process.
One last tip - if you ever need to appeal a decision or deal with an overpayment notice, don't ignore it. Washington ESD gives you limited time to respond and missing those deadlines can be costly. Get help if you need it but don't let things slide.
Hopefully I won't need to deal with appeals, but good to know. Thanks again everyone!
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Wait, so if someone worked part-time for 6 months would they still qualify? Or does it have to be full-time work?
Part-time work can qualify you too, as long as you meet the minimum wage requirements. It's about total earnings, not whether you worked full or part-time.
Good to know! The wage requirements are the key factor then.
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One last tip - if you used any of your unemployment benefits to pay for health insurance premiums, you might be able to deduct some of that on your taxes. Worth looking into if you were buying your own coverage while unemployed.
I did pay for COBRA coverage for a few months. I'll definitely look into that deduction!
The health insurance deduction can be significant if you paid a lot for premiums. Definitely worth researching.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info in this thread. Now I know what I need to do and where to find my tax documents. Time to face the music and get my taxes filed!
Exactly! This has been incredibly helpful. At least now I know what to expect instead of being completely blindsided.
Good luck with your taxes everyone. Hope the damage isn't too bad for any of us!
Connor O'Neill
been lurking this thread and wanted to add that the WorkSource offices can be really helpful if you need in-person assistance. they have computers you can use to file claims, staff who can help with questions, and job search resources. might be worth visiting one if you're struggling with the online system.
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PixelWarrior
•I didn't know those existed. Are they like physical offices I can visit?
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Connor O'Neill
•yeah, there are WorkSource offices throughout washington state. you can find locations on the washington esd website.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
Final thought for the OP - don't let the complexity scare you away from applying. Yes, there are rules and requirements, but millions of people successfully navigate the unemployment system every year. Start with filing your initial claim online, then take it one step at a time. If you run into problems or have questions, there are resources available to help including the option to get through to Washington ESD staff via services like Claimyr when the phone lines are impossible. You've got this!
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PixelWarrior
•Thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to file my claim today and stop overthinking it.
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Amara Adebayo
•Good luck! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims even if your initial claim is still being processed.
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