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This whole thread is gold. Should be required reading for anyone who loses their job in Washington state.
Agreed! So much good information here. Really appreciate everyone taking time to help.
That's what this community is for. We've all been there.
One final note - I had to use Claimyr again last week for a different question about my weekly claim, and it's still working great for actually reaching Washington ESD staff. Way better than the regular phone nightmare.
Good to know it's consistently helpful. I'll keep that in mind if I need to contact them.
The regular phone system is broken. Services like that are the only way to actually talk to someone.
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Here's what worked for me: 1) Gather all employment info first 2) Use Firefox browser 3) File early morning 4) Screenshot everything 5) Set up direct deposit 6) Register for WorkSource within a few days. The whole process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
This is exactly the kind of step-by-step I needed! Thank you so much everyone, I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you submit that initial application you'll feel much better.
One last thing - if you run into problems during the application or need to check on your claim status later, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to Washington ESD when I couldn't reach them any other way. Way less stressful than trying to call yourself.
I'll keep that in mind if I need to call them. Hopefully the online application goes smoothly!
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Also remember that your benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or you'll owe at tax time. Just something to keep in mind when budgeting.
Ugh I forgot about taxes. So even unemployment gets taxed?
Yep, it's considered income by the IRS. You can have 10% withheld automatically when you set up your claim.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful. I feel like I understand the process much better now.
Glad we could help! The Washington ESD system is confusing but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
Yeah this was really informative. I learned some things I didn't know about the calculation.
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Last thing - make sure you're in a quiet place for the phone hearing with good reception. Nothing worse than technical difficulties during something this important. Test your phone beforehand and have a backup plan.
Definitely will make sure I'm somewhere with good cell service. Thanks for thinking of that detail!
If anyone else needs help reaching Washington ESD for questions about their appeals, I had success with Claimyr recently. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to understand the process better. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a demo video that explains how it works.
I'll keep that in mind if I need to contact them after my hearing. Appreciate all the helpful resources people have shared here!
Nina Chan
The important thing is getting your claim filed quickly. Even if the severance affects some weeks, you want to get your claim date established as soon as possible after job loss.
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Alice Coleman
•Makes sense! I'll file this week and deal with the severance reporting as I go.
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Ruby Knight
Best of luck with everything! Sounds like you got some solid advice here about handling the severance situation with Washington ESD.
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Alice Coleman
•Thanks! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel ready to move forward with filing my claim now.
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