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Good luck! The process can seem overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of filing your weekly claims, it becomes routine. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
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Washington state has some of the better unemployment protections in the country. You should be fine as long as you follow the rules and file everything on time.
That's reassuring to know. I feel much better about the whole situation now.
Best of luck with everything! Company closures are tough but it sounds like you're being smart about planning ahead. This community has given you great advice.
Thank you! Everyone here has been so helpful. I feel prepared to handle whatever comes next.
You've got this! Remember to file right after your last day and don't hesitate to ask questions if you need help.
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That's exactly what I need - I hate waiting on hold for hours.
Same here, Claimyr saved my sanity when I was dealing with an adjudication issue. Much better than the regular phone system.
one last tip - take screenshots of everything! your weekly claim confirmations, your job search log, any correspondence from washington esd. if something goes wrong you'll need proof of what you submitted
Great advice - I'll start documenting everything from day one.
yeah it saved me when they said i missed a weekly claim but i had the screenshot showing i submitted it
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Don't forget to consider the tax implications when budgeting. Even though unemployment benefits are taxable, you might end up in a lower tax bracket if it's your only income for part of the year.
That's a good point. I should probably talk to a tax preparer about this.
Yeah, especially if you're collecting unemployment for part of the year and working for part of the year. The tax situation can get complicated.
Bottom line - your benefit amount depends on your earnings history, but for part-time work at $18/hour, you're probably looking at somewhere between $300-400 per week. The exact amount will depend on your specific wage pattern over the base period.
That range is really helpful. I guess I'll just have to apply and see what they calculate.
Exactly. Once you file, they'll send you a monetary determination letter that breaks down exactly how they calculated your benefit amount.
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To summarize the main disqualifying factors: voluntary quit without good cause, misconduct firing, insufficient work history, not able/available for work, refusing suitable work, fraud, and various income issues. But remember - most disqualifications can be appealed and many people win their appeals with proper documentation.
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•This has been super helpful everyone! I think I have enough info to decide whether to file or not. Thanks for all the detailed responses.
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Vera Visnjic
•Good luck! Just remember to be completely honest on your application and keep detailed records of everything. Documentation is key if you need to appeal later.
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Mason Lopez
glad this thread helped! the whole unemployment system is so complicated but at least now you know what to watch out for. definitely file if you think you qualify - worst case they say no and you appeal
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•Yeah I'm feeling more confident about it now. Going to gather my documentation first then file this week.
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