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Holly Lascelles

How much is unemployment benefits in Washington - need to know weekly amount

I'm trying to figure out how much I'll get for unemployment benefits if I file with Washington ESD. I was making about $52,000 a year at my last job before getting laid off last week. Does anyone know how they calculate the weekly benefit amount? I've heard different things from people and want to know what to expect before I submit my application.

If you get approved, make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The weekly is what you get each week, the maximum is the total you can receive over your entire benefit year.

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How long is a benefit year?

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One year from when you first filed your claim. Most people can collect for up to 26 weeks unless there are extensions available.

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The benefit amount calculator on Washington ESD's website is your best bet for an estimate, but calling them is the only way to get definitive answers about your specific situation. Since that's basically impossible through normal channels, definitely consider using Claimyr if you need to actually speak with someone.

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I'll check out their calculator first and see if I need more details. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!

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Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.

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NeonNova

What number to call for Washington ESD unemployment - keep getting busy signals

I've been trying to call Washington ESD for two weeks now and can never get through. I dial the main customer service line but it's always busy or I get disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. My weekly claim got flagged for some reason and I need to talk to someone urgently. Does anyone know if there's a better number to call or a specific time when they're less busy? This is driving me crazy and I'm worried about missing payments.

Drake

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The system is so broken but don't give up. I finally got through after 3 weeks of trying and they backdated my payments. Keep calling or find another way to reach them.

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NeonNova

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Thanks for the encouragement! It's good to know they'll backdate payments if there are delays on their end.

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NeonNova

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Final update: Got through using Claimyr and they resolved my identity verification in 5 minutes. Wish I'd known about this service weeks ago! Thanks to everyone who suggested it.

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Awesome! Happy ending stories like this give me hope for my own claim issues.

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So glad it worked out for you! That's exactly why I recommend the service - saves so much frustration.

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Gabrielle Dubois

How to figure out unemployment pay amount in Washington ESD system?

I'm trying to understand how Washington ESD calculates my weekly benefit amount but I'm getting confused by all the information on their website. I worked part-time at two different jobs for the past year - one retail position and one restaurant job. My hours varied a lot between both places. When I look at my monetary determination letter, there are all these quarters and wage amounts that don't seem to match what I remember earning. Is there a simple way to figure out what my weekly payment should be? I don't want to mess up my weekly claims by reporting wrong information.

Just remember that even after you figure out your weekly benefit amount, you still have to meet all the other requirements - job search, able and available, etc. The monetary part is just the first step.

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you need to do 3 job search activities per week and log them in worksourcewa - dont forget about that part!

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The job search log is super important - Washington ESD can audit it anytime and if you don't have proper documentation, you could owe back all your benefits.

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Bottom line - if your monetary determination looks right and matches your work history, then your weekly benefit amount should be accurate. Just make sure to file your weekly claims on time and report any work or earnings honestly.

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Thanks everyone for all the help! I think I have a better understanding now of how the system works.

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good luck with your claim! the washington esd system can be confusing but once you get the hang of it, the weekly claims become routine

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Klaus Schmidt

Is unemployment considered earned income for Washington ESD tax purposes?

I'm trying to figure out if my Washington ESD unemployment benefits count as earned income when I file my taxes. I received about $18,000 in UI benefits last year and I'm not sure how to categorize this on my tax forms. Does anyone know if Washington state unemployment is considered earned income or unearned income? I'm also wondering if this affects my eligibility for certain tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit. Any help would be appreciated!

One last thing - if you're filing taxes and realize you need to contact Washington ESD about something on your 1099-G, don't waste time calling the regular number. I spent weeks trying to get through until someone told me about Claimyr. Got connected to an agent the same day and sorted out my issue.

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How does that work exactly? Do they just call for you or what?

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They have this system that monitors the phone lines and calls you back when an agent is available. Way better than sitting on hold forever.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about handling this on my tax return now. The distinction between earned and unearned income makes sense now that it's been explained clearly.

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Same here! This thread has been super helpful. Good luck with your taxes!

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Glad we could help clear things up. Tax season is stressful enough without being confused about the basics.

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Benjamin Carter

How much do I get for unemployment benefits in Washington?

I just lost my job last week and I'm trying to figure out how much money I can expect from unemployment. I worked at a restaurant for about 2 years making around $18/hour but my hours were all over the place. Some weeks I'd work 35 hours, other weeks maybe 20. I've never filed for unemployment before so I have no idea what to expect. Does anyone know how Washington ESD calculates the weekly benefit amount? I'm really stressed about making rent next month.

One more thing - if your benefit amount seems too low, you can appeal it but you need to do it within 30 days of getting your monetary determination. Don't wait if you think there's an error.

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How would I know if it's wrong? I've never done this before so I wouldn't know what to expect.

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Compare it to what the benefit calculator estimated. If it's significantly different, there might be an issue with how they calculated your wages.

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The whole system is confusing but once you get through the initial filing it's pretty straightforward. Just make sure to file your weekly claims on time every week or you'll lose those payments forever.

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Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel a lot more confident about filing now.

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