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Millie Long

Washington ESD historical data - what led to the decline unemployment after 1933?

I'm doing research on unemployment trends and trying to understand what factors contributed to unemployment declining after 1933. Does Washington ESD have any historical data or resources about this period? I know it's way before the current system but wondering if there are any official records or studies they reference. This is for a school project on economic recovery patterns.

It's actually pretty cool to think about how the unemployment system evolved from basically nothing in 1933 to what we have now with Washington ESD's online weekly claims and job search tracking.

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Right? It's amazing how far the system has come. Though from reading this forum, it sounds like there are still plenty of challenges with the current system.

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The technology has definitely improved but the basic concept of unemployment insurance providing temporary support while people look for work is the same as it was in 1935.

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good luck with your project! hope you find what you need and also get your unemployment claim sorted out if that's still an issue

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Thank you! The research suggestions here have been really helpful, and I did finally get my claim processed after weeks of trying to reach Washington ESD.

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glad to hear it worked out! the washington esd system can be frustrating but usually gets resolved eventually

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Andre Moreau

What day of the week does Washington ESD unemployment pay you?

I just got approved for unemployment benefits and I'm wondering when I'll actually receive my payments. Does Washington ESD pay on a specific day of the week? I filed my weekly claim yesterday (Tuesday) and I'm trying to figure out when to expect the money in my account. My rent is due Monday and I need to plan accordingly. Thanks for any info!

I had a payment issue last month where it didn't come through on the usual day. Used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and they sorted it out quickly. Turned out to be a system glitch affecting a bunch of people.

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Good to know there are options if something goes wrong with the payment.

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Yeah, Claimyr seems to be the go-to solution when you can't get through to Washington ESD directly.

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Bottom line: expect Wednesday or Thursday, but don't panic if it's a day late occasionally. System glitches happen but they usually get resolved quickly.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now.

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Miguel Ramos

How much does unemployment pay in Washington state - need to know what to expect

I'm about to file for unemployment for the first time and honestly have no idea how much does unemployment pay in Washington. I've been making $52,000 a year at my job but got laid off last week. I'm trying to figure out my budget while I look for work. Does anyone know how they calculate the weekly benefit amount? I heard it's based on your wages but not sure exactly how that works. Also wondering if there's a maximum amount they'll pay regardless of what you made before.

The benefit amount might seem low compared to your regular salary, but remember it's meant to be temporary assistance while you look for work. Focus on your job search and hopefully you'll be back to full pay soon.

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Exactly my mindset. This is just a bridge until I find my next opportunity.

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Thanks for asking this question OP - I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been really informative. Good luck with your claim and job search!

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Glad it helped you too! Good luck to you as well.

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Chris King

Why hasn't my Washington ESD unemployment been deposited yet - payment delays?

Filed my weekly claim on Sunday like always and it's now Thursday - still no deposit. My claim status shows 'paid' on the Washington ESD website but nothing in my bank account. This is the second week in a row this has happened. Usually I get my UI payment by Tuesday morning. Anyone else experiencing deposit delays? I'm starting to panic because rent is due tomorrow.

I had a similar issue and it turned out Washington ESD had sent the payment to an old account that was closed. Even though my current account info was correct in their system, somehow the payment went to the wrong place. Took forever to get it sorted out.

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How did you find out it went to the wrong account? Did the bank tell you or Washington ESD?

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Washington ESD told me when I finally got through to them. The bank just said they never received any deposit. It was a mess to straighten out.

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Another success story for that Claimyr service - used it last week when I had issues with my adjudication status. Got connected to Washington ESD in minutes instead of hours. Really wish I had known about it sooner when I was dealing with all my initial claim problems.

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Seems like a lot of people have had good experiences with it. I'm definitely keeping it in mind if I can't resolve this through normal channels.

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Same here, used it for a payment trace issue similar to OP's situation. The agent was able to see exactly where my payment was in the system.

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Justin Trejo

Washington ESD unemployment taxes 2022 - will I get a refund if I paid taxes?

I received unemployment benefits through Washington ESD in 2022 and had federal taxes withheld from my weekly claims. I'm wondering if I'll get any of that money back when I file my tax return? I had about $2,800 in federal taxes taken out over the course of receiving UI benefits for 6 months. My regular job income was pretty low that year since I was unemployed for half of it. Anyone know how this works with unemployment tax refunds?

just want to add that if you got unemployment in 2022 you definitely need to report it even if you think you don't owe taxes. the IRS gets a copy of your 1099-G from washington esd so they'll know if you don't report it

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Good reminder! I wasn't planning to skip reporting it but good to know they'll catch it if someone tries.

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Yeah don't mess around with the IRS on this stuff. Better to report everything and get whatever refund you're entitled to.

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For what it's worth, I had a very similar situation - unemployment for about 6 months in 2022 with federal taxes withheld. I ended up getting back about 75% of what was withheld because my total income was pretty low. So there's a good chance you'll get a decent refund.

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That's really encouraging to hear! Sounds like I'm in a similar boat so hopefully I'll see something similar.

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yeah i got back most of mine too. the key is that unemployment often doesn't put you in a high tax bracket when it's your only income for part of the year

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