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Quick question - does anyone know if commission income counts toward the benefit calculation? I had a mix of salary and commission last year.
Yes, commission income counts as long as it was reported as wages on your W-2.
Perfect, that should help my calculation then.
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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Is it expensive to use?
I thought it was worth it considering how much time and frustration it saved me. Much better than spending hours on hold every day.
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.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I think I have enough to get started with my application.
Good luck! The whole system is frustrating but the benefits do help when you need them.
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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.
I was skeptical too but it actually worked. Sometimes you just need to try something different when the normal methods aren't working.
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.
That's one good thing about living in Washington I guess. Makes taxes a little simpler.
Yeah, at least we don't have to deal with state tax complications on top of the federal requirements.
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The waiting really sucks but hang in there. Once your claim gets approved you'll get backpay for all the weeks you were waiting, so it's not like you lose that money forever.
look into local food banks and utility assistance programs while you wait, they can help bridge the gap
211 is a good resource for finding emergency assistance in your area
Final update for anyone following this thread: Standard Washington ESD claim processing is currently running 2-4 weeks for initial applications. Continue filing weekly claims, maintain your job search log, and be patient. If you need immediate assistance reaching an agent, services like Claimyr can help bypass the phone queue issues. Your benefits will be backdated to your eligible claim date once approved.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much better about where I stand now and what to expect.
this thread should be pinned, so much useful info here
QuantumQuester
just wanted to say this thread was super helpful. I had the same confusion about employer responsibility for unemployment benefits.
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Jamal Wilson
•Glad it helped! It's one of those things that seems like it should be obvious but really isn't explained well anywhere.
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Yara Nassar
So basically Washington ESD is like insurance - all the employers pay in and then benefits get paid out to eligible claimants from that pool. Makes sense now.
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Amara Nnamani
•Exactly! It's literally called unemployment insurance for that reason. The pooled risk model protects everyone.
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Yara Nassar
•I never really thought about the 'insurance' part of it before. Good analogy.
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