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this has been super helpful - i was getting confused by all the different information online about federal vs state unemployment rules. now i know to focus on washington esd specific info when im researching my claim
Same here! Glad I asked this question because I was getting overwhelmed by all the conflicting information.
The Washington ESD website really is the best source for state-specific information. I bookmark their FAQ section.
One last thing - if you ever need to escalate an issue beyond Washington ESD, you can contact your state legislators office. They sometimes have staff who specialize in helping constituents with state agency issues. But for 99% of unemployment questions, Washington ESD is your primary resource.
Good to know there are escalation options if needed, though hopefully I won't need them!
Most people don't need to escalate, but it's good to know the option exists for really complex cases.
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Also check if you're eligible for any emergency assistance programs through your county. Some have short-term help for people between benefits.
I hadn't thought of checking county programs. Do you know what they're usually called?
It varies by county but search for emergency assistance or temporary assistance programs on your county's website.
Just want to add that if you do find work before your benefits run out, you might be able to restart your claim later if you lose that job, depending on when your benefit year ends.
That's good to know. I was worried about taking temporary work and losing my claim completely.
Correct, you can restart an existing claim as long as you're still within your benefit year and have weeks remaining.
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Perfect timing on this thread - I was literally about to call ESD with this exact question tomorrow. Now I don't have to waste hours on hold!
That's exactly why I love these forums. So much better than trying to navigate the phone system.
Absolutely. Community knowledge sharing at its best!
Just want to confirm what everyone else said - been on unemployment multiple times over the years and never paid social security taxes on the benefits. Only regular income tax. The 1099-G form makes it easy to report at tax time too.
Thanks for confirming from experience! Really helps to hear from people who've been through this before.
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One thing to keep in mind - your former employer might contest your claim. Be prepared to provide detailed information about why you quit and what efforts you made to resolve the situation.
I'm actually expecting them to contest it. They definitely won't want to pay higher unemployment taxes.
That's exactly why having solid documentation is so important. Make your case as strong as possible from the start.
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One more tip - if you're having issues with the online system, try applying very early in the morning like 6-7am when server traffic is lower. The site often runs slower during business hours.
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Miguel Ortiz
•That's smart! I was trying during the day when everyone else is probably online too.
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Zainab Khalil
•Early morning or late evening usually work best for any government websites.
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Miguel Ortiz
UPDATE: I finally got my application submitted! Turned out I was entering my middle name inconsistently. Used my full legal name exactly as it appears on my driver's license and it went through immediately. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Connor Murphy
•Awesome! Now you just have to wait for it to process. Hope you don't run into any adjudication delays.
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Miguel Ortiz
•Fingers crossed! At least I know about Claimyr now if I need to call them about anything.
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