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Washington ESD also offers some job training programs that can extend your benefits while you learn new skills. Worth looking into if you want to change careers.
That sounds interesting! How do you find out about those programs?
Check with WorkSource Washington - they coordinate with ESD on training programs. There's info on the ESD website too.
Bottom line - file as soon as possible after losing your job. Don't wait because you're confused about the process. You can always call (or use that Claimyr thing) to get help with questions later, but you want to get your claim started ASAP.
Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I'm going to file my claim this afternoon.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week to keep the benefits coming.
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honestly the worst part about waiting is you miss out on those weekly benefit payments you could have been getting this whole time even if everything else works out you still lost 6 weeks of income
Yeah, that's what's killing me. Those 6 weeks of benefits would have really helped with rent and groceries.
Live and learn. File immediately next time, even if you're optimistic about finding work.
Final advice: file your claim tonight if possible, be completely honest about why you waited, and document everything going forward. You might not get those 6 weeks back, but you can still get benefits from here on out if you qualify. And if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, that Claimyr service really does help cut through the phone maze.
Thanks everyone. Going to file tonight and hope for the best. Lesson learned about filing immediately.
Good luck! Let us know how it goes. Your situation might help others who are in the same boat.
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Just to clarify one more time - January 31st is the deadline for both filing Form 940 AND paying any remaining FUTA tax owed for 2024. Don't miss either one!
Got it. I'll make sure I have both the form filed and payment made by January 31st. Thanks everyone for all the help!
glad this thread helped. i learned a lot too even though i dont have employees yet
One last tip - if you're cutting it close on the deadline, you can pay online through EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) and it counts as timely if submitted by 8 PM ET on the due date.
That's really good to know about the 8 PM cutoff. I was worried about mail delivery timing.
Yeah, electronic payments are definitely the way to go for last-minute submissions. Much more reliable than mail.
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One more thing to consider - some severance agreements have you sign away your right to file for unemployment. Make sure yours doesn't have that clause before you file. It's not super common but it happens.
Oh wow, I didn't know that was even legal. I'll definitely check my agreement for that.
It's not super common but I've seen it happen. Usually in higher-level positions or when there are other issues involved.
Bottom line: file for unemployment, report your severance honestly, and don't stress too much about it. The system is designed to help people who are out of work, not to punish them for getting severance. You'll figure it out!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'll file my claim this week and just be completely honest about the severance.
That's the right approach. Good luck with everything!
Landon Flounder
Last bit of advice - save all the confirmation numbers and emails you get from Washington ESD during this process. If there are any issues later, having that documentation can save you a lot of headaches trying to prove when you filed claims or submitted information.
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Chris Elmeda
•I'll start a folder right now. Better to be organized from the beginning.
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Josef Tearle
•Smart thinking! Organization really helps when dealing with any government benefits system.
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Callum Savage
If you run into any roadblocks with Washington ESD not responding to calls or emails, don't give up. Sometimes you need to be persistent or find alternative ways to reach them. I've heard good things about services like Claimyr that help people get through to agents when the normal channels aren't working.
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Chris Elmeda
•I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly!
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Callum Savage
•Fingers crossed for you! Most people don't have major issues, but it's good to know your options just in case.
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