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Liam O'Reilly

What disqualifies you for unemployment benefits in Washington - got denied and confused

Just got my determination letter from Washington ESD and they denied my unemployment claim. The letter mentions several reasons but honestly the language is confusing and I don't understand what exactly disqualified me. I worked at a retail store for 8 months before getting let go and thought I'd be eligible. Can someone explain what disqualifies you for unemployment in plain English? I'm trying to figure out if I should appeal this decision or if there's no point.

my cousin got disqualified because she was going to school full time and washington esd said she wasnt available for work. didnt know that was even a thing

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Full-time students can sometimes still qualify if they meet certain criteria about availability for work. It's not an automatic disqualification but adds complications to the claim.

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yeah she ended up appealing and won because she was doing online classes and could work any schedule. took forever though

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I'm going to gather my documentation and file an appeal. Also going to try that Claimyr service to get more details about what exactly my employer reported. This thread has been way more helpful than anything I found on the Washington ESD website.

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Good luck with your appeal! Remember you have 30 days from the determination date, so don't wait too long.

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Hope it works out for you. Getting the right information is half the battle with these disqualification issues.

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Aaron Boston

Is Washington ESD unemployment office open on Veterans Day?

Need to call Washington ESD tomorrow about my pending claim but just realized it's Veterans Day. Does anyone know if their phone lines will be open? I've been trying to get through for weeks about my adjudication issue and finally cleared my schedule to call first thing in the morning.

Just remember to have all your info ready when you do get through - claim number, SSN, dates, etc. Nothing worse than finally reaching an agent and then fumbling around looking for paperwork.

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Great point! I'll make a list of everything I need beforehand.

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Also write down your questions ahead of time. Easy to forget what you wanted to ask when you're finally talking to someone.

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Washington ESD really needs to hire more phone staff. It's 2025 and we still can't get through to unemployment offices. Ridiculous.

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The whole system needs an overhaul. Thank god for services like Claimyr that actually work.

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True, at least there are workarounds now. Still shouldn't be necessary though.

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Yara Khalil

Who can draw unemployment benefits in Washington State - eligibility requirements?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. I worked part-time for about 8 months last year before getting laid off, but I'm not sure if that's enough work history. I also heard there are different rules for different types of workers. Can someone explain who is actually eligible to draw unemployment in Washington? I don't want to waste time filing if I'm not going to qualify.

I used Claimyr when I had issues with my claim status and couldn't get through to Washington ESD. Really helped me avoid weeks of calling and getting nowhere. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works - pretty straightforward.

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Is it expensive to use?

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I thought it was worth it considering how much time and frustration it saved me. Much better than spending hours on hold every day.

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Bottom line - if you worked long enough and earned enough wages, got laid off through no fault of your own, and can meet the ongoing requirements, you'll probably qualify. The application process itself is pretty straightforward, it's dealing with issues after that can be challenging.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I think I have enough to get started with my application.

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Good luck! The whole system is frustrating but the benefits do help when you need them.

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Andre Moreau

How to claim unemployment on taxes - Washington ESD benefits taxable?

I received unemployment benefits from Washington ESD last year and now I'm trying to figure out how to handle this on my tax return. Do I need to report all the UI payments I got? Washington ESD sent me some kind of tax form but I'm not sure what to do with it. This is my first time dealing with unemployment benefits on taxes and I don't want to mess anything up with the IRS. Has anyone gone through this process before?

For anyone still struggling to get their 1099-G, I had success using the Claimyr service mentioned earlier. They helped me get through to Washington ESD and resolve my tax document issue quickly. Worth checking out their demo video to see how it works.

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I'm skeptical of these third-party services but at this point I'm desperate. The regular Washington ESD phone lines are impossible.

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I was skeptical too but it actually worked. Sometimes you just need to try something different when the normal methods aren't working.

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Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable at the federal level but since Washington has no state income tax, you don't have to worry about state taxes on them. One less thing to deal with.

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That's one good thing about living in Washington I guess. Makes taxes a little simpler.

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Yeah, at least we don't have to deal with state tax complications on top of the federal requirements.

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Jamal Wilson

How much unemployment will I get from Washington ESD - confused about benefit calculation

I'm trying to figure out how much my weekly unemployment benefit will be but I'm getting confused by all the calculations on the Washington ESD website. I made about $52,000 last year working full time as a warehouse supervisor. Does anyone know how they actually calculate your weekly benefit amount? I keep seeing different formulas and I'm not sure which one applies to my situation. Also heard there might be some kind of maximum amount you can get regardless of your salary?

Quick question - does anyone know if commission income counts toward the benefit calculation? I had a mix of salary and commission last year.

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Mei Lin

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Yes, commission income counts as long as it was reported as wages on your W-2.

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Perfect, that should help my calculation then.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info in this thread. I think I have a much better understanding now of how the benefit calculation works. Definitely going to try calling Washington ESD directly to get my specific numbers.

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Good luck with the call! If you have trouble getting through, remember that Claimyr option is there too.

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