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Just remember that even if you qualify for unemployment, you still need to actively look for work and report your job search activities. Washington ESD takes that requirement seriously.
I think it's 3 job search activities per week but check the current requirements when you file your claim.
And keep good records of your job search activities. They can audit you at any time and ask for proof.
Best of luck OP! Getting fired is never fun but at least unemployment benefits can help bridge the gap while you find something better. The system isn't perfect but it does work for situations like yours.
Thanks for all the support everyone. Feeling much more confident about applying now. Will update once I hear back from Washington ESD!
Please do update us! Always good to hear success stories to help the next person in your situation.
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Just wanted to follow up and say I successfully set up federal tax withholding on my Washington ESD account online. The process was pretty straightforward once I found the right section. Look under 'Payment Information' in your account dashboard.
Awesome, thanks for the update! I'll look for that section when I log in.
Thank you for posting the exact location! I've been looking all over for where to set this up.
One more thing to consider - if you're planning to return to work soon and will only be on unemployment for a short time, you might not need to worry as much about withholding. But if you're looking at being on benefits for several months like I am, definitely set up that tax withholding.
I'm honestly not sure how long I'll be on benefits. Job market is pretty tough right now so I think I'll set up the withholding just to be safe.
Better safe than sorry with taxes. I learned that lesson the hard way a few years ago with a different situation.
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One more thing - if you end up needing to file a new claim later and had issues with your previous claim, that Claimyr service might be helpful for getting those resolved quickly with Washington ESD.
Yeah, dealing with Washington ESD phone system is nightmare fuel. Any service that can help with that is probably worth it.
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make sure your address is correct in the system too. friend of mine had payments delayed because his address was wrong
Good point, I'll double check that. Though I have direct deposit so address shouldn't matter for the actual payment.
true but sometimes they mail important notices to that address so it's still good to make sure it's right
Amara Adebayo
One more thing - if you're a new employer, your first few Form 940s might be a bit different because Washington ESD assigns new employer rates differently than established businesses with experience ratings.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•This is a pretty new business, so that's good to know. I'll make sure they understand how the new employer rates work.
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Ethan Davis
•New employers in Washington usually get assigned a standard rate until they build up enough experience for an individual rating. Check with Washington ESD for the current new employer rate.
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Giovanni Rossi
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! Sounds like Form 940 is definitely what we need for the federal side. Now we just need to make sure we're staying compliant with Washington ESD requirements too.
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CyberNinja
•And don't hesitate to reach out for help if you get stuck. Whether it's calling Washington ESD directly or using a service like Claimyr to get through, it's better to ask questions than make costly mistakes.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•Absolutely. This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about helping my friend navigate all these requirements now.
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