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Zoe Papadakis

Does the company that fired you pay Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

My employer terminated me last month and I'm filing for unemployment with Washington ESD. A coworker told me that my old company has to pay for my unemployment benefits directly. Is this true? I'm worried they might fight my claim if they have to pay for it out of pocket. How does this actually work in Washington state?

Bottom line - file your claim as soon as possible after being terminated. Don't worry about whether your employer will 'pay for it' because that's not how it works. They already paid into the system through taxes.

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Will do. Thanks everyone for clearing this up! Feel much better about filing now.

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Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly.

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Pro tip: when you file online with Washington ESD, save copies of everything. If your employer contests and you need to talk to someone, having all your documentation ready makes the call go much faster.

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And if you can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works. Used it when I had an adjudication issue and got connected right away.

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Good to know there are options. Washington ESD phone system can be brutal during busy times.

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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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Isabella Ferreira

How many hours to claim unemployment - Washington ESD work hour limits?

I'm confused about the work hour requirements for unemployment in Washington. I've been getting some part-time work but I'm not sure how many hours I can work and still claim my weekly unemployment benefits. Does anyone know the exact hour limit before Washington ESD cuts off your benefits? I don't want to mess up my claim by working too much.

If you ever need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, I had good luck with Claimyr too. Much easier than trying to call directly.

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Seems like a few people have mentioned that service. Might be worth trying if I run into issues.

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Yeah, it's been a lifesaver for getting through to someone who can actually help.

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The bottom line is that Washington ESD wants you to work if you can find work. Part-time work while collecting benefits is totally normal and expected.

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Thanks everyone. I feel much better about my situation now.

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Good luck with your job search!

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Felix Grigori

Do you pay taxes for unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

I'm getting ready to file my taxes and just realized I might owe money on my unemployment benefits from last year. I received about $8,200 in UI payments from Washington ESD and I'm not sure if this counts as taxable income. Should I have been paying taxes on this throughout the year? I'm really worried I'm going to owe a huge amount when I file. Has anyone dealt with this before?

For anyone still having trouble getting their 1099-G, I used Claimyr last month to get connected with Washington ESD about my missing tax form. Worked like a charm - got through to an agent within minutes instead of spending hours on hold.

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I might have to try that. I've been trying to get through for my corrected 1099-G and it's been impossible.

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Definitely worth trying. Check out their demo video to see how it works - it's pretty straightforward.

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Bottom line: yes you pay federal taxes on unemployment benefits, no you don't pay Washington state taxes on them, and you can have taxes withheld from future payments to avoid a big bill later. Hope this helps!

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better prepared to deal with this now.

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This thread has been super helpful. I was in the same situation and didn't know what to expect.

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Aisha Rahman

How much can you collect for unemployment benefits in Washington?

I'm trying to figure out the maximum weekly benefit amount I can get from Washington ESD. I've been working for 3 years making about $52,000 annually but got laid off last month. When I look at the Washington ESD website it mentions something about a weekly benefit amount but I can't find the actual numbers. Does anyone know what the current maximum is and how they calculate it? I need to know so I can budget while I'm job searching.

The system is so complicated! I wish they would just give you a simple chart showing salary ranges and what you'd get. All these calculations and base periods and quarters - it's like they don't want people to understand it.

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The complexity is partly because the system has to account for so many different work situations - seasonal workers, part-time workers, people with multiple jobs, etc. A simple chart wouldn't work for everyone's situation.

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I guess that makes sense, but it's still frustrating when you're stressed about losing your job and trying to figure out your finances.

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Bottom line - just file your claim as soon as possible after you lose your job. Washington ESD will calculate your benefit amount automatically, and you can always call them if you think there's an error. Don't stress too much about the exact amount beforehand.

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That's probably the best advice. I'll just file and see what happens. Thanks everyone for all the information!

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Good luck! And definitely look into that Claimyr service if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. It's been a lifesaver for people who can't get through the regular phone lines.

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