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Definitely apply sooner rather than later. The process can take a few weeks to get your first payment, especially if they need to do any additional verification of your employment history.
will do, thanks again everyone!
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this thread: you generally qualify if you lost your job through no fault of your own, meet the wage requirements ($3,800 in base period), are able and available for work, and actively search for jobs. The specific details of your work history will determine your exact eligibility and benefit amount.
perfect summary! bookmarking this thread for future reference
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One more tip - if you're struggling to reach Washington ESD by phone about any claim issues, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me connected when I was stuck in adjudication limbo for weeks.
Good to know there are options. The phone system at Washington ESD is absolutely brutal during busy times.
Anything that helps avoid sitting on hold for 3 hours just to get disconnected is worth it in my book.
Factory workers dread unemployment because we know it's not just a job - it's often the only path to middle class life without a degree. Losing that feels like losing everything.
This hits hard. Manufacturing was my ticket to homeownership and supporting my family. Without it I don't know what other career path exists.
Exactly. Service jobs don't pay enough to maintain the same standard of living. Manufacturing was one of the last good blue collar careers.
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Thanks everyone for all the info in this thread. I was completely clueless about unemployment being taxed but now I know what to do with my 1099-G.
Same here! This thread answered all my questions about the tax situation.
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Update: I applied online this morning and it was actually pretty straightforward once I had all my employment info ready. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Now I just have to wait to see if I get approved.
Fingers crossed for you! Keep us posted on how it goes.
Anastasia Popov
One more tip - keep good records of all your unemployment payments throughout the year. Don't just rely on the 1099-G because sometimes there are discrepancies.
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Zainab Ibrahim
•Good point. I should probably start tracking my payments more carefully.
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Anastasia Popov
•Yeah, just make a simple spreadsheet or keep your payment confirmations. Makes tax time much easier.
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Sean Murphy
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I'm going to try to call Washington ESD tomorrow to set up tax withholding, and if I can't get through I'll check out that Claimyr service. Better late than never I guess.
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Connor O'Neill
•Good plan! Even if you start withholding now, you'll still owe taxes on what you've already received, so start setting aside money for that too.
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Paolo Esposito
•Yeah definitely try Claimyr if the regular phone lines don't work. Made my life so much easier when I needed to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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