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just wanted to say this thread was super helpful. I had the same confusion about employer responsibility for unemployment benefits.
Glad it helped! It's one of those things that seems like it should be obvious but really isn't explained well anywhere.
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.
Exactly! It's literally called unemployment insurance for that reason. The pooled risk model protects everyone.
I never really thought about the 'insurance' part of it before. Good analogy.
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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.
Good luck with the call! If you have trouble getting through, remember that Claimyr option is there too.
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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 whole process of getting my benefit amount confirmed was a nightmare. Spent weeks trying to get through to Washington ESD. Finally used some service that helps you connect - Claimyr I think? Worth every penny to avoid the phone tree hell.
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Beatrice Marshall
•I keep hearing about this Claimyr thing. Does it actually work or is it just another scam?
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Mae Bennett
•It's legit. They don't ask for your personal info or anything sketchy. Just helps you get through the phone system faster. Check out their demo video if you're curious.
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Melina Haruko
Thanks everyone for explaining this. I feel like I actually understand how the benefit calculation works now. Going to file my claim tomorrow.
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Dallas Villalobos
•Good luck! Make sure you have all your employment info ready when you file.
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Payton Black
•Same here, this thread was super helpful. Way better than trying to decode the Washington ESD website.
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