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Ethan Brown

How do I claim my waiting week for unemployment with Washington ESD?

I've been filing weekly claims for about 6 weeks now and my benefits have been paying out normally. But I just realized I never got paid for my very first week - the waiting week. I thought Washington ESD was supposed to automatically pay that out after I completed a certain number of weeks? Do I need to do something special to claim my waiting week or should it have happened automatically? I'm confused about how this works.

One more thing to check - log into your Washington ESD account and look at your 'Payment History' section specifically. Sometimes the waiting week payment shows up there even if it doesn't appear in your regular weekly payment list. It might be listed as a separate transaction type.

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I'll check that right now. Thanks for the tip!

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Good suggestion. The Washington ESD website layout can be confusing and payments sometimes show up in unexpected places.

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OP, did you ever figure this out? I'm having the exact same issue and found this thread while searching for answers.

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Let me know how that goes! I might need to do the same thing.

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Following this thread too. Same situation here - been getting regular benefits for 5 weeks but no waiting week payment.

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Hugh Intensity

How long do Washington ESD unemployment benefits last - confused about duration

I just got approved for unemployment benefits after being laid off from my retail job last month. Washington ESD approved my claim but I'm getting conflicting information about how long the benefits actually last. Some people say 26 weeks, others mention different timeframes. I'm really confused because I need to plan my finances and job search accordingly. Can someone explain exactly how long Washington ESD unemployment benefits last and if there are any extensions available? My weekly benefit amount is $487 if that matters.

Bottom line: 26 weeks is the standard maximum in Washington, but your actual duration depends on your work history and how much you earned during your base period. The monetary determination letter you received should have all the specific details for your situation.

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Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much better about understanding the timeline now.

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Glad we could help! Remember to keep filing those weekly claims and document your job search activities. Good luck with the job hunt!

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One more tip - if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD with questions about your remaining benefits, I used Claimyr too and it worked great. Much better than calling 100 times yourself. The agents can give you exact information about your specific claim duration.

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Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Might be worth trying if I run into issues. Thanks for all the advice everyone!

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Yara Khoury

When do I apply for unemployment Washington ESD - timing questions

I'm getting laid off next Friday and wondering about the timing for filing my Washington ESD claim. Should I apply right after my last day of work or wait? I heard there's some kind of waiting period but I'm not sure how that works. Also do I need to have all my paperwork ready before I start the application or can I gather it as I go? Really stressed about getting this right since I need the benefits ASAP.

Set up your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account ahead of time if you haven't already. That way you're ready to file immediately when the time comes instead of dealing with account setup when you're already stressed about being unemployed.

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Oh that's smart! I can do that right now actually. Thanks for the tip!

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Exactly! One less thing to worry about when you're dealing with job loss.

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To wrap this up - file immediately after your last day of work, have your employer info ready, don't worry about having every document perfect, and start your job search right away. You've got this!

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Thank you everyone! This was super helpful. I feel much more confident about the timing now.

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Good luck with everything! The unemployment system can be frustrating but you'll get through it.

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Connor Gallagher

Washington ESD unemployment benefits count as gross income - tax implications?

I've been receiving Washington ESD unemployment benefits for about 8 weeks now and just realized I need to figure out if this counts as gross income for tax purposes. I'm getting $547 per week and wasn't sure if I should be setting money aside for taxes or if unemployment benefits are treated differently. Does anyone know how Washington ESD benefits are handled on tax returns? Should I be requesting tax withholding from my weekly claims?

One more tip - keep all your documentation from Washington ESD including the 1099-G form they send you. If there are any discrepancies between what you received and what they report, you'll need to contact them to get it corrected before filing your taxes.

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Good advice. I had an issue last year where my 1099-G was wrong and it took forever to get Washington ESD to issue a corrected form.

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Exactly why it's important to keep your own records throughout the year. Makes it much easier to spot errors on the 1099-G when you receive it.

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This thread has been super helpful! I had no idea unemployment was taxable. Going to call Washington ESD tomorrow to set up withholding... or maybe try that Claimyr thing if I can't get through.

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Amina Bah

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Definitely try Claimyr if you can't get through the regular way. Saved me so much time and frustration dealing with Washington ESD phone issues.

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Will do, thanks for the recommendation!

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Elijah Jackson

How long does unemployment take to get approved with Washington ESD?

I submitted my unemployment application through the Washington ESD website about 10 days ago and I'm still waiting to hear back. My claim status just says 'under review' and I haven't received any correspondence yet. I'm getting pretty anxious about when I might start receiving benefits since I have bills coming due. For those who've been through this process recently, how long did it take from application to approval? Should I be worried that it's taking this long or is this normal timing for Washington ESD?

Thanks everyone for all the advice and sharing your experiences. It's helpful to know I'm not alone in this waiting game. I'll keep filing my weekly claims and checking for updates. If it goes much longer I'll definitely look into that Claimyr service that seems to have helped a few people here.

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Hang in there! Your approval will come through.

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Keep us updated on how it goes!

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This thread has been really helpful. At least now I know the long wait times are normal and not just me having issues.

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Same here. Good to know others are going through similar experiences.

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