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Just went through this whole process myself. The wage calculator on their website is pretty accurate. Put in your quarterly earnings and it'll tell you if you qualify and estimate your weekly benefit amount.
Perfect, I'll check that out. Thanks for all the help everyone!
No problem! The whole system seems overwhelming at first but once you get started it's not too bad.
One more thing - keep good records of everything. All your pay stubs, any communication with your employer about the hour reduction, etc. You might need it if they have questions about your claim.
Good reminder. I have most of my recent pay stubs but I should probably gather everything together before I apply.
Yeah definitely. I had to provide employment verification for my last few jobs when I applied. Having everything organized made it much easier.
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Bottom line - 6 months of full-time work should definitely qualify you in most cases. The gap before that job might complicate which quarters count, but you should still meet the basic requirements. When in doubt, apply and let Washington ESD make the determination.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about understanding the requirements now.
Good luck! The whole process is intimidating at first but once you understand how it works it makes more sense.
if you do end up needing to call washington esd about your eligibility, definitely try that claimyr thing. i spent 3 days trying to get through before someone told me about it. got connected in like 30 minutes
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need to call them. Sounds way better than sitting on hold for hours.
yeah exactly. worth every penny just to actually talk to a human being who can give you real answers
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For anyone else reading this who's in a similar situation - definitely try that Claimyr service if you need to talk to Washington ESD about eligibility questions. I used it last month when I was confused about my base period and the agent was able to look up my exact wage history and tell me if I qualified. Way better than trying to guess.
How quickly did they get you connected?
It was like 15-20 minutes I think? Way faster than when I tried calling myself.
This whole thread has been super informative. I'm in a similar boat where I'm worried about potential layoffs and wasn't sure if I'd qualify. Sounds like most people who've worked steadily for 6+ months should be okay as long as they meet the wage requirements.
Yeah that seems to be the consensus. Better to know ahead of time than be caught off guard.
Definitely. Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to unemployment benefits.
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Does anyone know if state disability payments are taxable the same way as regular UI? I got both last year and want to make sure I report everything correctly.
State disability benefits generally aren't taxable at the federal level, but regular unemployment benefits are. You should receive separate forms for each type of benefit.
That's what I thought but wanted to double check. Thanks for confirming!
Final update: Got my taxes filed successfully! The 1099-G from Washington ESD made it pretty straightforward once I had all the right forms. Thanks everyone for the help and advice.
jealous... still working on mine and dreading how much im gonna owe
Hang in there! It's not as complicated as it seems once you get started.
GalacticGuru
Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income! You can choose to have taxes withheld from your payments or pay them later when you file your tax return. Just don't forget about this come tax time.
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Freya Pedersen
•Oh wow, I didn't even think about taxes. Is it better to have them withheld or pay later?
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GalacticGuru
•Depends on your situation, but I usually recommend having them withheld so you don't get hit with a big tax bill later.
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Amara Nnamani
Good luck with your application! It seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing job searches, it becomes pretty automatic. The hardest part is just getting started.
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Freya Pedersen
•Thank you everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about starting the application now.
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Omar Hassan
•You've got this! Just take it step by step and don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.
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