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The Washington ESD website has a good FAQ section about eligibility after termination. Might be worth reading through that before you file so you know what to expect during the process.
I'll check that out. Thanks for the tip!
Been through this process twice unfortunately. First time I was denied because they said my termination was for misconduct, but I appealed and won. Second time I was approved right away. Don't give up if you get denied initially - you can always appeal the decision.
Good to know appeals are an option if needed. Hopefully it won't come to that though.
Appeals can take a while but they're definitely worth pursuing if you think the initial decision was wrong.
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I'd recommend applying as soon as possible after you lose your job. Even if you're not sure about the exact benefit amount, you don't want to delay and miss out on weeks of potential benefits while you're figuring out the calculation.
That makes sense. I'll file the claim this week and can always ask questions about the amount later.
Yeah, you can't backdate benefits very far so it's better to file early even if you have questions.
For what it's worth, when I had questions about my benefit calculation that the website couldn't answer, I ended up using Claimyr to get through to ESD. The rep was able to pull up my exact wage history and walk through the calculation step by step. Much better than trying to guess based on the general formula.
That sounds really helpful. I think I'll try the online calculator first and then use a service like that if I need more specific information.
Smart approach. The calculator gives you a good estimate but sometimes you need to talk to a person for the details.
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I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and it actually worked great. Got connected to a Washington ESD rep who walked me through my benefit calculation and explained why my amount was what it was. Saved me hours of frustration.
How long did it take them to connect you?
About 45 minutes. Way better than the days I spent trying to call on my own.
Just to clarify for the OP - at $95k annually, you should definitely qualify for close to the maximum benefit amount. The key is making sure Washington ESD has accurate wage information from all your employers.
Perfect, that's what I was hoping to hear. I'll make sure to double-check that all my wage info is correct when I file.
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For anyone else reading this thread later: the key takeaway is that unemployment compensation is taxable income that should be included in gross income calculations for most purposes. Just remember to set aside money for taxes or have Washington ESD withhold federal taxes from your payments.
Perfect summary! That covers everything people need to know.
yep, wish i had known this from the start but better late than never
One final reminder - keep good records of all your unemployment payments and any taxes withheld. Makes filing your tax return much easier when you have everything organized.
Good point. I'll start keeping better track of all my UI paperwork.
Yeah, staying organized with unemployment records really pays off at tax time.
TechNinja
Just wanted to add that even if you do get denied initially, don't give up. The appeal process exists for a reason and many people win their appeals with the right documentation.
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KylieRose
•How long do you have to file an appeal if you get denied?
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TechNinja
•You have 30 days from the date of the determination letter to file an appeal. Don't wait - file as soon as possible.
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Keisha Thompson
This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was worried about the same things. Nice to know other people have gotten through this successfully.
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KylieRose
•Glad it helped! The uncertainty is the worst part but it sounds like most people do get approved if they're honest about what happened.
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