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Bottom line: Washington employees pay $0 into unemployment insurance. It's 100% employer-funded through payroll taxes. But you still earn eligibility through your work history and wages.
Perfect summary, thanks! That clears up all my confusion.
Glad this thread was helpful. It's honestly one of the most misunderstood aspects of the unemployment system.
Great discussion everyone. Just to wrap up - if you do end up needing to file for unemployment, don't hesitate because you think you haven't 'paid your dues.' The system is designed to support workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, regardless of who pays the premiums.
Thanks to everyone who responded. This really helped me understand how the system works.
No problem! Hope you don't need to use the information but good to know how it works just in case.
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Pro tip: even if you think you might have issues with your claim (like if you were fired vs laid off), file anyway. You can sort out the details later, but at least you'll have started the process. Don't let uncertainty stop you from filing.
That's reassuring. I was worried because I'm not 100% sure how they'll classify my termination.
Let Washington ESD make that determination. Your job is just to file and provide accurate information. They'll handle the rest.
The bottom line is: FILE NOW. I've seen too many people wait and regret it. There's literally no downside to filing immediately, but there are real downsides to waiting. Don't be one of those people who kicks themselves for missing out on benefits they were entitled to.
Good luck! The process is actually pretty straightforward once you get started. Don't overthink it.
And remember, if you have trouble getting through to Washington ESD with questions, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier really does work. Made my life so much easier when I needed to talk to someone about my claim status.
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Last mention of Claimyr since it came up a few times - if anyone else is struggling to reach Washington ESD, the service really does work. Especially useful when you have time-sensitive questions about your claim status or need to resolve adjudication issues quickly.
Thanks for mentioning this, I'm definitely going to check it out. Been trying to reach someone about my claim for weeks.
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This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I bookmarked it for next year when I'll inevitably forget how to do this again!
Ha! That's exactly what I do. I have a whole folder of bookmarked forum threads for QB issues.
Same here. These step-by-step explanations are way better than QB's help documentation.
Perfect timing on this thread - I'm setting up payroll for a new client and needed to know exactly this information. Washington ESD limits are definitely something to double-check every year.
Glad it helped! This community is great for these kinds of practical questions.
Absolutely. Real-world experience is so much more valuable than official documentation sometimes.
AstroExplorer
One more thing - if you have any questions about your eligibility or claim status, don't just wait and hope. Try to get through to Washington ESD or use a service like Claimyr to reach an agent. Getting answers early can save you a lot of headaches later.
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NeonNinja
•I'll keep that in mind. Better to ask questions upfront than deal with problems later.
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Giovanni Moretti
•Exactly! I waited too long to address an issue with my claim and it ended up costing me several weeks of benefits. Don't make my mistake.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
The whole process seems overwhelming but it's really not that bad once you get started. Washington ESD's website has pretty good instructions and most people qualify if they've been working recently.
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NeonNinja
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now.
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