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Don't forget about the tax implications. Unemployment benefits are taxable income so you'll need to report them when you file your taxes. You can have taxes withheld from your weekly payments.
Oh I didn't know that. How much tax do they typically withhold?
It's optional but they'll withhold 10% for federal taxes if you elect to have it taken out. You're still responsible for any additional taxes owed.
I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication issue. It actually worked and I got connected to an agent who helped resolve my problem within a few days.
That's encouraging. I'm going to check out that video demo they mentioned.
What kind of adjudication issue did you have? I'm worried I might run into problems with my claim.
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Just want to add that once you do get approved, the payment usually comes pretty quick. Mine showed up in my account within 2-3 business days of approval.
Yep, and they'll pay you for all the weeks you claimed while waiting, so you won't lose out on any benefits.
Exactly - that's why it's so important to keep filing those weekly claims even while the initial claim is pending.
Try to hang in there OP. I know the waiting is stressful but 2 weeks really is normal. If you hit the 4 week mark with no word, then I'd start trying to contact them directly.
And remember, if you do need to contact Washington ESD directly, services like Claimyr are there to help you actually get through to someone. Sometimes that direct contact can speed things up.
Definitely keep that as an option if you need it. The peace of mind alone can be worth it.
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Quick question - if I file a new claim but then my hours pick back up at work, can I just stop filing weekly claims without any penalty?
Yes, you can stop filing weekly claims anytime your situation improves. Just don't file a claim for that week and your claim will remain inactive until you need it again (within the benefit year).
That's good to know! Takes some pressure off filing now even if I'm not 100% sure I'll need it long-term.
One last tip - make sure your contact information is current in your profile before you file. I almost missed important notices because they were going to an old email address from my previous claim.
Thanks everyone for all the help! Going to file this weekend and will make sure to update my contact info first.
Good luck! The process is really not as bad as it seems once you get started.
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Update us on how it goes! I'm sure others in similar situations would benefit from hearing about your experience.
I will definitely update once I hear back from Washington ESD. Thanks again everyone!
One more thing - if you do get approved and your employer contests it later, don't panic. The adjudication process is pretty fair and they really look at the facts. I had my employer contest my claim and Washington ESD still ruled in my favor after reviewing everything.
That's good to know. I was worried about what would happen if they tried to fight it.
Yeah, they have to prove misconduct, not just that they fired you. Big difference.
Anastasia Ivanova
I might need to try that if I have issues with my claim. Sounds like a lot of people are having success with it.
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Zainab Ibrahim
Yeah, worth checking out if you get stuck. The video demo they have shows exactly how the whole process works.
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