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Just filed my claim last week and still waiting to hear back about my benefit amount. How long does it usually take?
Usually takes 2-3 weeks to process if there are no issues. You'll get a monetary determination letter with your benefit amount.
Thanks, I'll keep watching for it then.
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This whole thread should be pinned somewhere. Way more useful than the official washington esd FAQ pages.
Glad it was helpful! The official resources can be pretty dense and hard to navigate.
Agreed. Real experiences from people who've been through it are much more valuable than the official documentation.
Hope everything works out for you OP. The first few weeks are always the most stressful while you're waiting for everything to get processed and your first payment to come through.
Thank you! I feel much more prepared now thanks to everyone's advice.
You're welcome. Just remember to stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements and you should be fine.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Going to start my application tonight and hopefully get some financial relief soon. This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding the partial unemployment process.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to update us on how it goes.
Hope it works out for you! Partial unemployment benefits really do help bridge the gap when hours get cut.
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Been there, done that. Filed with a $12k severance package and had zero issues. Washington ESD processed my claim normally and I got my benefits on schedule. Just be honest and thorough in your application.
Perfect, that's exactly the reassurance I needed. Thanks for sharing your experience!
One last tip - make sure you get a copy of your severance agreement for your records. You might need it later if ESD has questions, and it's easier to get it now than trying to request it from your old employer months later.
Good advice! I'll make sure to save everything before I leave the company.
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Jibriel Kohn
Thanks for posting this question OP, I had no idea about the tax implications either. Going to log in and set up withholding right now.
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Brian Downey
•Glad I'm not the only one who didn't realize this! At least we're figuring it out now instead of next April.
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Edison Estevez
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: 1) UI benefits are federally taxable, 2) You can elect to have 10% withheld, 3) You'll get a 1099-G form in January, 4) Consider quarterly payments if you haven't been withholding.
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Brian Downey
•Perfect summary, thanks! This thread has been incredibly helpful.
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
•Bookmarking this thread, great info all around.
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