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I've been collecting seasonal unemployment for 8 years and the only advice I have is to keep good records. Save all your pay stubs, keep track of your job search activities, and document everything. If Washington ESD ever audits you, you'll be glad you have the paperwork.
Thanks for the tip! I'm not great at keeping records but I'll make an effort to stay organized.
It's worth the effort. I had a friend who got audited and had to pay back benefits because he couldn't prove his job search activities.
Bottom line - seasonal workers absolutely can get unemployment benefits in Washington. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. File your claim, follow the rules, and you should be fine. The system is set up to help people in exactly your situation.
This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone!
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thanks for all the info everyone! this thread helped me understand the requirements way better than the washington esd website did
Same here! Glad I asked the question.
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Bottom line - if you're working reduced hours and struggling financially, definitely apply for partial unemployment. The worst case scenario is they say no, but you might be surprised at how much it helps.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I'm definitely going to apply this week.
good luck! hope it works out for you
One last thing - make sure you understand how holidays and vacation pay affect your partial benefits. That can get confusing if you're not prepared for it.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't run into those complications but good to be aware.
yeah holiday pay can mess up your weekly benefit calculation if you don't report it correctly
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Been thinking about this too but worried about insurance coverage while driving for Uber. Does anyone know how that works with unemployment?
Right, I just meant whether Washington ESD cares about insurance issues when you're doing gig work.
Washington ESD doesn't get involved in insurance matters. Their only concern is that you report your earnings accurately.
Luca Marino
also remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. you can choose to have taxes withheld or pay them later, but don't forget about it or you'll owe money at tax time
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Amina Diop
•How much do they withhold for taxes if you choose that option?
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Luca Marino
•I think it's 10% federal tax withholding. Washington doesn't have state income tax so you don't need to worry about that.
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Nia Davis
Bottom line - if your hours got cut through no fault of your own and you worked enough in the past year, you should apply. Worst case they say no, but you'll probably qualify for at least partial benefits. The application process online is pretty straightforward, it's just getting help when you have questions that's the problem.
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Amina Diop
•Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. Going to file my claim tonight and see what happens.
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Mateo Perez
•Good luck! Remember to keep track of all your job search activities from day one. Better to have too much documentation than not enough.
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