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Bottom line - file your claim! Washington ESD will investigate and make the determination. Even if you think you might be disqualified, let them decide rather than assuming. Worst case you get denied and can appeal if you think it's wrong.
You're right. I'm going to file tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information about disqualifications!
Good luck! Remember to be completely honest about what happened and provide all requested documentation promptly.
Also keep in mind that even if you're initially disqualified, you can often requalify later by earning enough wages in new employment. Disqualifications aren't always permanent.
How much do you have to earn to requalify after a disqualification?
It varies depending on the type of disqualification, but typically you need to earn at least 8 times your weekly benefit amount in new employment to requalify.
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The tax thing is definitely separate but just be aware that if you get a big unemployment payout, it might bump you into a higher tax bracket for this year. Plan accordingly so you're not surprised next April.
Good point. I'll talk to a tax person about that once I get back on my feet financially.
Bottom line - file your unemployment claim ASAP. Tax debt won't stop you from getting benefits and you need that income now more than you need to worry about what might happen later. Take care of immediate needs first.
You're absolutely right. Thanks everyone for all the advice and reassurance. Filing my claim tonight!
Good luck with your claim! Hope you get approved quickly and find a new job soon.
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Bottom line - your cousin should definitely apply. Even if there's a chance of denial, it's better to try than assume you won't qualify. The worst they can say is no, and you can always appeal if you think they made a mistake.
Thanks everyone! I'll tell her to go ahead and apply. This has been really helpful.
Good luck to her! Make sure she keeps records of everything and starts her job search right away.
One more thing - if you had multiple jobs and only lost one of them, you might still qualify for partial unemployment benefits. Washington ESD has specific rules about this that a lot of people don't know about.
Really? I thought you had to be completely unemployed.
Nope! If your hours got reduced or you lost one of multiple jobs, you might qualify for partial benefits. It's based on your earnings compared to your weekly benefit amount.
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The whole system is confusing but once you get your first payment you'll see exactly how much you're getting. Just be patient with the initial processing - mine took about 3 weeks to get the first payment after filing.
Three weeks seems like a long time when you have bills to pay. Did you have any issues during processing?
No issues, just the normal verification process. Washington ESD has to confirm your identity, wages, and reason for unemployment before they can start payments.
If you're really struggling to get answers from Washington ESD about your benefit amount, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works. I was skeptical at first but they got me through to someone who explained exactly how my weekly amount was calculated and when I'd get my first payment. Worth checking out their site.
Thanks for the recommendation. I might try that if I can't get through on my own.
I used Claimyr too and it saved me so much frustration. Actually talking to a Washington ESD person instead of guessing from their website was huge.
Chris Elmeda
One more thing - when I was going through this process, I really needed to talk to someone at Washington ESD to understand what was happening with my claim. The phone lines were always busy, but I ended up using Claimyr to get through. It's at claimyr.com and they basically call for you and wait in line. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get through on my own.
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Arnav Bengali
•How much does something like that cost? I might need to check my status at some point.
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Chris Elmeda
•It's worth checking out their site for current pricing. For me it was worth it just to get peace of mind about my claim status.
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Jean Claude
The bottom line is that Washington ESD processes thousands of these claims every week. If your separation was a legitimate layoff, the system is designed to approve it efficiently. Don't stress too much about your former employer - they're probably just going through the motions like everyone else.
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Arnav Bengali
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful and puts my mind at ease.
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Charity Cohan
•good luck with your claim! you'll probably be approved without any issues
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