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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Also worth mentioning that Washington state doesn't tax unemployment benefits at the state level, but you'll still owe federal taxes on them.
That's a nice break compared to some other states that tax unemployment benefits.
If you're confused about any part of the process or your claim gets stuck somewhere, seriously consider using a service like Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD. I wasted weeks trying to call on my own before finding out about it.
Thanks for all the helpful information everyone! This has been really educational. I feel much more prepared now if I ever need to file for unemployment benefits.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it's more manageable. Just remember to file promptly and stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
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For what it's worth, Washington ESD benefits are among the better ones in the country. The maximum weekly amount is pretty decent compared to other states, and the duration is standard at 26 weeks.
That's reassuring! I was worried I wouldn't get enough to cover my basic expenses.
One last tip - make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The weekly is what you get each week, the maximum is the total you can collect over the entire benefit year (weekly amount × 26 weeks).
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect from Washington ESD.
Good luck with your claim! Hope you get back to work soon but at least you'll have some income while you search.
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Good luck with your claim! The system can be frustrating but most people do get approved eventually. Just make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week even if your initial claim is still processing.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
Yeah this thread was super helpful. I'm also newly unemployed and was feeling totally lost. Going to try Claimyr if I have trouble getting through to Washington ESD.
Glad it helped you too! We're both starting this journey at the same time.
Definitely recommend Claimyr if you run into any roadblocks. Made a huge difference for me when I was stuck.
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Pro tip: set up text alerts with your bank so you know immediately when the deposit hits. Saves you from constantly checking your balance.
Great idea! I'll set that up right now.
Most banks have mobile apps that send notifications too. Really helpful for peace of mind.
UPDATE: Just wanted to follow up and say I got my payment this morning! Took exactly 3 business days like everyone said. Thanks for all the advice, feeling much better now.
See, I told you it would be Wednesday! The system is pretty reliable once you know the timing.
Still waiting on mine... might need to look into that Claimyr thing to figure out what's going on.
Mei Liu
One last thing - file immediately when you become unemployed. There's a one-week waiting period and benefits are only paid from the date you file, not from when you lost your job.
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Chloe Harris
•Thanks for that reminder. I'll definitely file right away if I need to.
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Nia Davis
•Yes, timing is important. Don't wait thinking you might find something quickly - you can always stop claiming if you find work immediately.
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Liam O'Donnell
This has been a really helpful thread! Lots of good information about Washington ESD benefits. Hope OP doesn't need to use any of this knowledge but at least now we're all better informed.
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Chloe Harris
•Agreed! Thanks to everyone who contributed. Feel much more prepared now if the situation arises.
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