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Just wanted to update - I filed my UI claim while receiving severance and it all worked out fine. The key was being honest about the severance amount on my weekly claims. Washington ESD adjusted my benefits accordingly and I didn't have any issues.
That's great to hear! I'm going to file mine this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.
Glad it worked out for you! Honesty is definitely the best policy with these things.
Does anyone know if a lump sum severance is treated differently than severance paid out over time? My company is giving me the option to choose.
For UI purposes, Washington ESD will prorate it the same way regardless of how you receive it. The choice might affect your taxes though, so you might want to consult a tax professional about that aspect.
I took the lump sum and just had to report it spread over the weeks it was supposed to cover. Worked fine.
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this thread should be pinned or something, lots of good info here
Agreed. These are the basics everyone should know before they need to file for unemployment.
Seriously, thank you all for taking the time to explain everything!
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One more tip - when you file, be very clear about your reason for separation. 'Position eliminated/layoff' is different from 'end of leave' in their system.
That's a great point. I'll make sure to emphasize that it was a layoff, not me choosing not to return.
Exactly. The wording you use can make a big difference in how quickly your claim gets processed.
Has anyone dealt with the tax implications of UI benefits after maternity leave? I'm wondering if I need to plan differently since I won't have regular payroll taxes taken out.
You can elect to have taxes withheld from your UI benefits, or you can pay quarterly estimated taxes. Definitely something to think about for next year's return.
Good point, I hadn't thought about that aspect yet. I'll look into the tax withholding options when I file.
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I know someone who got an overpayment notice reversed by using that Claimyr service to reach an agent who actually reviewed their case properly. Sometimes it's just a matter of getting someone competent to look at your file.
That gives me hope. I really think this is a mistake on their end.
Worth trying before you go through the whole appeal process which can take forever.
Bottom line - report everything accurately and keep records of what you report. If you still get an overpayment notice, appeal it if you think it's wrong. Don't just accept it.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about appealing this now.
Good luck! Hopefully it's just a system error that can be cleared up quickly.
Anastasia Romanov
Going back to the original economics question - most credible studies find that moderate minimum wage increases have minimal employment effects. The CBO estimated a $15 federal minimum wage would reduce employment by about 1.4 million jobs nationally, but also lift wages for 27 million workers. It's a complex tradeoff.
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Connor Byrne
•Thanks for the detailed economic perspective. It seems like the employment effects are relatively small compared to other factors.
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Anastasia Romanov
•Exactly. And Washington has implemented increases gradually which helps businesses adjust. The bigger challenge is supporting people who are unemployed for any reason.
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StellarSurfer
UPDATE: My brother finally got through to Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Turns out his claim was held up because of a simple address verification issue. Agent fixed it on the spot and his benefits started processing immediately. Would have saved weeks of stress if he'd tried this earlier.
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Emma Taylor
•Ok I'm definitely going to try this for my overpayment issue. Been waiting way too long for answers.
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Connor Byrne
•Thanks everyone for the help and discussion. Really appreciate the economic insights and practical solutions!
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