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One more thing - if you move to a different state while receiving Washington unemployment, you might have to file tax returns in multiple states. Something to keep in mind if you're job searching in other areas.
Good point! The tax implications of moving states are often overlooked.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been really helpful. I'm going to log into my Washington ESD account and elect the 10% withholding just to be safe.
Good choice! You can always adjust it later if needed.
Glad we could help. The tax aspect of unemployment is definitely confusing at first.
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One last tip - if your claim goes into adjudication for any reason, don't panic. It just means they need to review something about your claim more carefully. It can take a few weeks but most adjudication issues get resolved in favor of the claimant if everything was filed correctly.
What would cause a claim to go into adjudication? Is that something I should be worried about?
Common reasons include discrepancies in employment dates or wages, or if the employer contests the claim. With a straightforward layoff like yours, it's less likely but can still happen.
Sounds like you've got good advice here! Just file the claim and see what happens. With steady work history and being laid off, you should be fine. Good luck with the job search too!
Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate all the helpful advice. I'll file my claim this week and start the job search process.
Best of luck! Hope you find something good quickly but at least the unemployment benefits will help in the meantime.
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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.
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Great to hear you got it working! For anyone else having similar issues, all these tips are solid. The Washington ESD system definitely has its quirks but it's usually just a matter of trying at the right time with the right setup.
Yeah this thread was really helpful. Bookmarking it in case I run into problems with my claim later.
This whole thread is a perfect example of why Washington ESD needs to invest in better technology. Shouldn't be this hard to file for benefits you're entitled to.
Completely agree. The system works but it's definitely not user-friendly. Hopefully they'll upgrade it soon.
Don't hold your breath. Government technology upgrades move at a snail's pace.
Liam O'Reilly
Not reporting work income properly or failing job search requirements are the big ones. Also working while claiming benefits without reporting it.
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Chloe Delgado
I got hit with an overpayment for not logging job searches correctly. Washington ESD audited my WorkSourceWA account and found gaps. Had to pay back 3 weeks of benefits plus penalties.
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