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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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bottom line - its not welfare or charity. you paid for it, your employers paid for it, and you earned the right to collect it when you lost your job through no fault of your own. end of story.
Well put! That really sums it up perfectly.
exactly. its earned benefits not a handout
This whole thread has been super educational. Never really thought about the mechanics behind unemployment funding before but it makes total sense now. Thanks for asking the question OP!
You're welcome! I'm glad other people found it helpful too. Sometimes the obvious questions are the ones worth asking.
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Bottom line for the original poster - based on what you described (8 months full-time plus 6 months part-time), you should easily meet the earnings requirement. Being laid off rather than fired or quitting means you should qualify. Just file your claim online and let the system determine your eligibility officially.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! Don't hesitate to ask more questions here if you run into issues during the application process.
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Just to add to the Claimyr discussion - I used their service last month when I needed to talk to someone about my claim status and it actually worked great. Was skeptical at first but it beats the alternative of never getting through.
Good to hear another positive review. I'm definitely going to check it out if I can't get through on my own.
The bottom line is yes, unemployment is taxable income and yes, you should either withhold taxes or set money aside. Don't wait until April to deal with this - you'll thank yourself later for planning ahead.
Absolutely, that's exactly what I needed to hear. Time to take action instead of worrying about it.
This whole thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and now I know what I need to do.
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Pro tip: start looking for jobs immediately even before your claim is approved. The job market is competitive right now and unemployment benefits don't last forever.
Already started updating my resume and browsing job boards. Definitely don't want to be unemployed any longer than necessary.
Final thought - document everything related to your termination while it's still fresh in your memory. Dates, conversations, witnesses, emails, etc. You never know what might be important if this goes to an appeal.
Great advice. I'm going to write down everything I can remember from the past few weeks leading up to my termination.
Smart move. The more documentation you have, the stronger your case will be if your employer tries to contest the claim.
Aisha Khan
One more thing - if you do qualify and get approved, make sure you understand the job search requirements. With your contractor background, you'll need to show you're genuinely seeking regular employment, not just more freelance work.
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Javier Mendoza
•That makes sense. I'm actually open to regular employment at this point anyway - the uncertainty of contractor work is getting old.
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CosmicCruiser
•That's the right attitude! Washington ESD wants to see you're able and available for covered work. Your contracting skills would probably translate well to a marketing or communications role.
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Ethan Taylor
Hope it works out for you! The system definitely isn't perfect for people with non-traditional work histories, but finding those W-2 wages might be your solution. Keep us posted on how the reapplication goes.
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Javier Mendoza
•Thanks everyone for all the help and advice. I feel much more hopeful about my options now. Will definitely update if I get approved this time around.
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