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The key thing to remember is that Washington ESD is required to pay you within a certain timeframe once your claim is approved. If there are unreasonable delays, you can file a complaint, but most issues resolve within 4-6 weeks max.
Good to know there are escalation options if needed. Hopefully it won't come to that.
What's considered an unreasonable delay? I feel like 6 weeks is already too long when people need money for basic expenses.
Final update: Got my first payment today, exactly 3 weeks and 2 days after filing! It included payment for all three weeks I had filed claims for. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
Great news! That's actually a pretty typical timeline for a straightforward claim.
This thread was really helpful to follow. Good to see a success story!
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been through this process twice now and the key is patience and documentation. keep records of everything, file your weekly claims religiously, and dont give up if you hit roadblocks. the system works but its slow
Thanks for the encouragement. It's intimidating as a first-timer but sounds manageable if I stay organized.
one last thing - if you get denied for any reason, you have 30 days to appeal. dont let that deadline pass if you think the decision was wrong. appeals take time but can be successful if you have good documentation
Hopefully I won't need to appeal but good to know there's a process for that too.
exactly. just know your options going in so you're not scrambling later if something goes wrong
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This whole thread has been really helpful. I had no idea about most of this tax stuff when I filed for unemployment. Really wish Washington ESD was more upfront about the tax implications.
Agreed! It should be part of the initial application process or at least highlighted somewhere obvious.
Final thought - if you're doing your own taxes, make sure whatever software you use can handle unemployment income properly. Some of the free basic versions don't include all the forms you might need.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more prepared to handle the tax side of unemployment benefits now.
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One more thing - if your new employer offers benefits, make sure you understand when they start. You don't want a gap in health insurance coverage.
Good point! My benefits start day one fortunately, but that's definitely something to check.
Yeah I had a 30-day waiting period for benefits at my new job. Had to get COBRA to bridge the gap.
For anyone else reading this thread - remember that if you're doing any freelance or gig work while on UI, you need to report that income too on your weekly claims.
What about like DoorDash or Uber? Do you have to report that?
Yes, any income needs to be reported, including gig work. Washington ESD considers it self-employment.
Ravi Malhotra
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel way more confident about filing now. Going to start my application tonight and hopefully join the ranks of successfully collecting unemployment benefits soon.
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Freya Christensen
•Good luck! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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Chloe Robinson
•You've got this! The hardest part is just getting started.
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GalaxyGazer
wish I had found this thread when I first filed. would have saved me a lot of confusion and stress. great info from everyone here
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Ravi Malhotra
•Yeah this community is really helpful! Much better than trying to figure it out alone.
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