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The key thing is just to be completely honest on all your weekly claims and report any changes immediately. Most disqualifications happen because people either don't understand the rules or try to hide something. When in doubt, report it and let them decide.
That's probably the safest approach. Better to over-report than under-report and risk problems later.
Exactly. Washington ESD would rather you ask questions upfront than discover issues during an audit or investigation.
Also remember that even if you get disqualified, it might not be permanent. Some disqualifications are just for a certain number of weeks, others require you to work and earn a certain amount before you can requalify. Read the notice carefully to understand what you need to do.
Thanks everyone for all this information! I feel much better prepared now to avoid any issues with my claim.
Good luck with your claim! Just stay on top of the requirements and you should be fine.
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The whole system is so confusing honestly. I filed my claim 3 months ago and I'm still not 100% sure I understand how they calculated my amount. But as long as you get the monetary determination and it looks reasonable, you're probably fine.
Yeah I'm hoping it's straightforward since I had regular W-2 employment.
W-2 employment is definitely easier than if you had 1099 income or were self-employed. Those situations get really complicated.
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The weekly amount is what you get each week, but the maximum is the total you can receive over the entire claim period.
Exactly. But you can only collect as long as you remain eligible and continue filing weekly claims.
And remember you have to certify that you're able and available for work each week when you file your weekly claim.
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Just want to add that the benefit amount also depends on whether you're on regular UI or if you qualify for any extended benefits. Most people start with regular unemployment which lasts up to 26 weeks in Washington state.
26 weeks should hopefully be enough time to find something new. Thanks for all the info everyone - this thread has been super helpful!
One more thing to keep in mind - your benefit amount is taxable income so you might want to have taxes withheld or set aside money for tax season. Washington ESD gives you the option to have federal taxes taken out automatically.
Oh wow I didn't even think about taxes. That's a good point to remember.
Yes, unemployment benefits are fully taxable at the federal level. You can elect to have 10% withheld when you file your initial claim or change it later through your online account.
Javier Cruz
just file already! youre overthinking it. worst case they say no and you appeal or try again with different info
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•You're right, I should just go for it. Thanks for the push!
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Javier Cruz
•no problem, i did the same thing and stressed for weeks before filing. turned out fine
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Emma Thompson
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between your base period and benefit year. The base period determines if you qualify and how much you get, but your benefit year is when you can actually collect benefits.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•I'll make sure to read up on that. There's definitely a lot to learn about this process!
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Emma Thompson
•It's confusing at first but once you get through the initial claim it becomes more routine. The weekly claims are pretty straightforward.
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