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One more tip - keep detailed records of your work schedule and earnings. Take screenshots of your timesheets or pay stubs. If there's ever a question about your claim, having documentation makes everything easier. I learned this when they asked me to verify my earnings from 6 months ago.
Good advice! I'll start keeping better records of everything.
yes definitely do this! i wish someone had told me that when i started my claim
Update: I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to a Washington ESD agent within an hour. They were able to explain my claim status and help me understand what documentation they needed. Honestly worth it after weeks of trying to call on my own.
Really? That actually worked? I'm so desperate I might try it too.
Yeah, I was skeptical but it did work. The agent was helpful and knowledgeable. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get answers.
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I used TurboTax last year and it walked me through the unemployment tax stuff pretty well. It automatically calculated everything once I entered my 1099-G information. Might be worth considering if you're doing your own taxes.
I usually do my own taxes, so that's helpful. Was there anything tricky about entering the unemployment info?
Not really. The software prompted me for the 1099-G and asked about withholding. Pretty straightforward compared to some other tax situations.
Final thought - if you're still on unemployment, definitely set up that tax withholding ASAP. Even if it's just for a few more payments, every bit helps reduce what you'll owe next year.
Absolutely. I'm going to log into my account right after this and set it up. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
Smart move. I wish I had done that from the beginning instead of learning the hard way.
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One last tip - keep detailed records of your work hours and earnings. If Washington ESD ever questions your claim, you'll want documentation to back up what you reported on your weekly claims.
Great advice! I'll start keeping better track of my pay stubs and schedules.
Screenshots of your work schedule are helpful too if your employer uses an online scheduling system.
The system isn't perfect but partial unemployment definitely helped me get through a tough period when my hours were cut. Just be patient with the process and keep filing those weekly claims!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I'm feeling much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! The partial benefits really do help bridge the gap when your income gets reduced like that.
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Just to echo what others have said - file your claim now! Even if you're not 100% sure you qualify, let Washington ESD make that determination. You can't get benefits retroactively for weeks before you file.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to file tonight. This thread has been really helpful!
Glad we could help! Keep us posted on how it goes.
One thing to remember is that you'll need to start looking for work and documenting your job search activities once your claim is approved. Washington ESD has specific requirements for how many jobs you need to apply for each week.
Good point. I should probably start applying for jobs now even before my claim is approved. Can't hurt to get a head start.
Smart thinking. Plus it shows you're taking the work search requirement seriously if anyone asks.
Natasha Kuznetsova
Have you considered trying one more conversation with HR or management about the issues? Sometimes having it on record that you raised concerns can help your unemployment case even if they don't fix anything.
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PixelWarrior
•There's no real HR department at my company, just the owner and a couple managers. I'm worried that bringing it up will just make things worse before I'm ready to leave.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•I understand the concern, but having a paper trail of trying to resolve issues internally can be really important for establishing good cause.
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Javier Morales
Whatever you decide, start your claim immediately after your last day of work. Don't wait - there's a waiting period anyway and you want to get the process started as soon as possible.
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Javier Morales
•You can file your claim online the same day or day after your last day of work. Don't wait for anything from your employer - you can always provide additional documentation later.
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Dylan Evans
•And if you have trouble reaching them during the process, remember that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Really saved me a lot of headaches when I needed to get through quickly.
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