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I'm curious about the timing. If I file a new claim now, when would it actually start? From this week or from when it gets approved?
Your benefit year starts the Sunday of the week you file your claim. But you won't get paid until your claim is approved and you've filed your weekly claims for those weeks.
So I should file as soon as possible to avoid missing any potential weeks. Got it!
This has been really informative! I had no idea you could file multiple claims. I thought once your benefits ran out, that was it.
A lot of people don't realize that. As long as you've worked and earned enough wages since your last claim, you can establish a new benefit year.
Same here! I only found out by accident when I called to ask about something else.
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For anyone reading this later - the Washington ESD website has all this info but it's kind of buried. The 'Eligibility' section breaks down all the requirements pretty clearly once you find it.
Thanks for that tip! I'll bookmark that section for future reference.
Final update: I applied and got approved! Turns out I had way more than enough earnings in my base period. Thanks again everyone for pushing me to just apply instead of worrying about it.
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you. See, sometimes the system actually works like it's supposed to.
Congrats! Now you can take your time finding a good job instead of stressing about rent money.
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If you're getting severance pay or have other income, make sure you report it when you file. Washington ESD will find out anyway and it's better to be upfront about it from the start.
I might get a small severance check next month. Do I report that now or when I actually get it?
Report it when you actually receive it, not when you expect to get it. But definitely report it when you do your weekly claim that week.
Last thing - don't panic if your claim goes into adjudication or if there are delays. It's frustrating but the system is backed up and these things happen. Just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more prepared to file now.
Good luck with your claim! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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Just to wrap this up - employers pay unemployment tax to Washington ESD. Employees don't pay anything directly. The tax rate depends on the employer's claim history and industry risk factors.
Perfect summary. This thread was really helpful for understanding how the system works.
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Thanks for the tip. I've been trying to call Washington ESD for days about my adjudication status.
That's exactly what Claimyr helps with. Way better than the endless hold music.
Olivia Evans
Just remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can have taxes withheld or pay quarterly estimated taxes to avoid a big bill next year.
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Maya Lewis
•Good point, I'll opt for the tax withholding when I file. Thanks!
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Sophia Bennett
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Washington ESD's online system is pretty user-friendly compared to some other states I've heard about.
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Aiden Chen
•Agreed, the SecureAccess Washington portal works well most of the time.
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Zoey Bianchi
•Just don't try to use it during peak times on Sundays when everyone's filing their weekly claims!
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