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Update: I filed my claim this morning and got a confirmation number. Thanks everyone for the advice! The process was actually easier than I expected. Now I just need to wait for the determination letter.
Awesome, glad you got it done. I'm going to file mine right after I finish gathering my employer information.
Good luck! Don't overthink it - just be accurate and honest with your answers.
This thread was really helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was confused about the timing. Filing my claim today instead of waiting until Monday like I originally planned.
Same here! This community is really helpful for navigating all this unemployment stuff.
Definitely. So much better than trying to figure it out from the official website alone.
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One more question - do you have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits?
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld when you set up your claim, or you'll owe them when you file your tax return.
I learned this the hard way. Definitely have them withhold taxes unless you're planning to set money aside yourself.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses. This thread should be pinned for people who are new to unemployment.
Agreed! Way better than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website alone.
And remember, if you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, don't waste hours trying to get through on the phone. Services like Claimyr really do work for getting connected to an actual person who can help.
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My friend thought she didn't need to job search during furlough and got her benefits cut off. Had to appeal and everything. Don't risk it - just do the searches.
Appeals take forever too. Much easier to just follow the rules from the start.
Definitely not worth the risk. I'll stick to the job search requirements.
Been furloughed twice in the last 3 years and learned this the hard way. Washington ESD doesn't care about your employment status - if you're claiming benefits, you follow all the rules. Period.
Yep, learned the same lesson. They're not flexible about exceptions.
Got it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Just to circle back on getting through to ESD if you need to - I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't reach them about my claim and it worked perfectly. Saved me probably 20+ hours of trying to call manually.
That's pretty impressive if it actually works. The ESD phone system has been a nightmare for years, not just during COVID.
Yeah, it's been a game changer for anyone who needs to actually talk to someone there. The regular phone lines are still basically unusable during peak times.
Final thought - when you present your findings, it might be worth contextualizing against teen unemployment during the 2008 recession to show how COVID compared to other major economic disruptions.
Excellent suggestion for historical context! That comparison would really help illustrate the magnitude of the COVID impact on teen employment. Thanks for all the helpful input everyone!
Noland Curtis
One last suggestion - check with local churches and community organizations even if you're not religious. Many have emergency assistance funds that don't require you to be a member.
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Kingston Bellamy
•That's a good point. I know there's a big church near me that always has signs about community help programs.
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Noland Curtis
•Worth a shot. Many of them can help with utilities, groceries, or even small amounts of cash assistance for emergencies.
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Diez Ellis
Following this thread because I'm in a similar situation. My benefits end next month and I'm terrified. At least now I have some idea of what steps to take.
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Kingston Bellamy
•Don't wait until the last minute like I did. Start making those calls and applications now while you still have some benefits coming in.
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Isaiah Cross
•Smart to start planning ahead. Having a month to prepare puts you in a much better position than scrambling after benefits end.
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