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I filed for unemployment last month and the whole process was actually smoother than I expected. The key is having all your employment information organized before you start the application.
What information did you need to have ready?
Employer names and addresses, dates of employment, reason for separation, and your Social Security number. Having it all written down beforehand saved a lot of time.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Toxic work environments are no joke and sometimes your mental health is more important than a paycheck. Just make sure you have a plan before you make any big moves.
Thanks, I really appreciate all the support and advice from everyone here. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
That's what this community is for! We've all been through similar struggles with the unemployment system.
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Just remember that even if you qualify for the maximum weekly amount, you still need to meet all the eligibility requirements each week - available for work, actively seeking work, and able to work. High benefits don't exempt you from any requirements.
Exactly. I know someone who lost benefits because they thought having the maximum amount meant they didn't have to job search as actively.
That's a costly mistake. Washington ESD takes the job search requirements seriously regardless of your benefit amount.
The monetary determination letter you receive will also show your base period wages quarter by quarter, so you can verify they have the right information. If anything looks wrong, contact them immediately to get it corrected.
Thanks for all this helpful information everyone. I feel much more prepared for when my determination letter arrives.
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Bottom line - treat unemployment like regular income because that's what it is for tax purposes. Have taxes withheld if you want to keep it simple, or set aside money yourself if you prefer more control. Just don't ignore it and hope it goes away.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm definitely going to set up the 10% withholding tonight. Better safe than sorry!
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I might have to try this. I've been trying to reach ESD for two weeks about an adjudication issue and keep getting disconnected.
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Quick question - do bonuses count toward your wage calculation? I got a decent bonus last year and I'm wondering if that helps my benefit amount.
Yes, bonuses are included in your total wages for the quarters they were paid. Any compensation reported on your W-2 counts toward your benefit calculation.
Awesome, that should help boost my weekly amount then. Thanks for the info!
For what it's worth, I think Washington's unemployment benefits are pretty generous compared to other states. $999 max weekly is nothing to complain about, and even the average amounts seem decent for covering basic expenses while job hunting.
That's good perspective. I'm just trying to figure out my budget for the next few months while I look for work.
Yeah, it should definitely help cover rent and utilities while you're searching. Just don't get too comfortable - keep applying for jobs actively.
Dylan Fisher
If it helps, Washington ESD typically processes claims in the order they were received. So if you filed 10 days ago, you're probably getting close to being reviewed.
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Haley Bennett
•That does help actually. Nice to know there's some kind of system to it rather than just random chaos.
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Edwards Hugo
Hang in there! I was stressed about the same thing a few months ago and everything worked out fine. Got my first payment at the 3 week mark and all the back pay covered the waiting period.
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Haley Bennett
•Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. This thread has been really helpful and made me feel less alone in this process!
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