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Remember that unemployment benefits are considered taxable income, so you'll get a 1099-G form at the end of the year. Plan accordingly when doing your taxes. The amount can be significant if you're on unemployment for several months.
Good point about the 1099-G. I'll make sure to save some money aside for tax season.
You can also elect to have taxes withheld from each payment so you don't get hit with a big bill later.
Just want to add that if you have any questions about your specific situation, it's worth calling Washington ESD even if the wait times are long. Every case is a little different and the general rules don't always apply to everyone's unique circumstances.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared now to navigate the system.
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something quickly and don't need the benefits for long.
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Don't forget that you need to file your weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits, even if you're getting the maximum. Miss a week and you don't get paid for that week.
When do you file the weekly claims?
You can file starting Sunday for the previous week. Most people file on Sunday or Monday. Just don't wait until the last minute.
The whole process seems overwhelming but once you get started it's not too bad. Just make sure you understand what you're entitled to and don't accept less than you should get.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared now.
Good luck with your claim! The Washington system works pretty well once you get through the initial setup.
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One more thing - make sure you understand what counts as a 'week' for reporting purposes. It's Sunday through Saturday, not Monday through Friday or whenever you happen to file your claim.
Good reminder! I almost messed this up when I started doing some weekend work.
Yes! And if you work on Saturday, that counts for the week ending that Saturday, not the following week.
honestly the hardest part about all this is just getting accurate information from Washington ESD in the first place. their website is confusing and calling them is nearly impossible. at least forums like this help people figure things out
That's why I ended up trying Claimyr when I had questions. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person who knows the system.
This thread has been super helpful. Thanks to everyone who shared their experience!
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Don't forget that even if you qualify for unemployment with restrictions, you'll still need to file your weekly claims and report any work or income. The rules don't change just because you have medical limitations.
Good reminder. I assume you still have to report any part-time work or gig work too?
Yep, anything you earn has to be reported. They'll reduce your benefits accordingly but you can usually still get partial unemployment.
Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like the answer is 'it depends' but there's definitely a possibility of getting unemployment if you're injured outside of work. The key seems to be proving you're still able to work in some capacity and actively job searching.
That's a good summary. Every situation is different so it's worth talking to Washington ESD directly if you find yourself in this position.
Definitely helpful to know it's at least possible. Hopefully I never have to deal with this but good to understand the process just in case.
Emma Wilson
Make sure you understand the difference between your initial claim and weekly claims. The initial claim starts your benefit year, but you have to file weekly claims every week to actually receive payments. Don't mix those up!
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Emma Wilson
•Exactly! Initial claim establishes your benefit amount and starts your claim. Weekly claims are what you file every week to get paid for that week.
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Malik Thomas
•This confused me at first too. Think of the initial claim as opening an account and weekly claims as making withdrawals from that account.
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Isabella Oliveira
One last tip - if you have any issues with the website or your application gets stuck, don't just sit there waiting. Try to contact ESD or use one of those services like Claimyr to get help. Time is money when you're unemployed!
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Liam McConnell
•Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to gather my documents and file my claim today.
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Amara Oluwaseyi
•Good luck! You've got this. The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not too bad once you get started.
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