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Been on unemployment twice in the past 5 years due to layoffs in my industry. The process gets easier each time, but that first application can definitely be overwhelming. Take your time with it and don't rush through the questions.
Thanks for the encouragement. Hoping this is a one-time thing for me!
I hope so too! But good to know the process now just in case.
Last thing - after you get approved and start receiving benefits, don't forget that unemployment is taxable income. You can have taxes withheld automatically or pay quarterly estimates. Just something to keep in mind for next year's tax return.
Oh wow, I hadn't even thought about taxes. Thanks for the heads up!
Yeah, it catches a lot of people off guard. Better to plan ahead than get surprised at tax time.
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Honestly the most stressful part of being unemployed is making sure I don't mess up the weekly claims. At least now I know I have flexibility with the timing.
I totally get that anxiety. Once you get into a routine it becomes second nature though.
Yeah, I'm feeling better about it after reading everyone's responses here.
For anyone still confused: Washington ESD opens weekly claims every Sunday at 6 AM. You have until the following Saturday at 11:59 PM to certify. Pick any day that works for you and stick with it!
Thank you everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I'll start certifying on Sunday evenings.
Glad this got cleared up. The certification timing is definitely one of the most common questions about unemployment benefits.
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Just my 2 cents but maybe this is a sign you should wait. Buying a house while unemployed seems risky even if you could get approved somehow.
I see your point but we've been saving for years and rent keeps going up. Feels like we're throwing money away.
I understand that feeling but a mortgage payment plus maintenance costs might be more than you think. Just be careful.
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The online system at esd.wa.gov is where you'll do everything - file weekly claims, check your benefit amount, upload documents if needed. Get familiar with it because you'll be using it every week.
I've been poking around the website. It's not the most user-friendly but I'm figuring it out.
Yeah it's not great but it works. Just be patient with it especially on Sundays when everyone is filing their weekly claims.
One last thing - if you do any part-time or temporary work while collecting unemployment, you have to report it on your weekly claim. They'll reduce your benefit amount based on how much you earned, but you might still get some partial benefits.
Yeah you can do that just make sure to report everything honestly. Getting caught not reporting work is serious trouble.
The earnings deduction formula is kind of complicated but basically they subtract your earnings minus $5 from your weekly benefit amount.
Max Reyes
I qualified with similar work history. Had about 10 months total work in my base period and got approved. The hardest part was actually the waiting - took about 2 weeks to get my first payment but then it was smooth sailing. Just be patient with the process.
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Kaitlyn Otto
•2 weeks isn't too bad. I was worried it might take months.
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Max Reyes
•Nah, unless there are complications it usually processes pretty quickly. Keep checking your account status online.
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Mikayla Davison
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to gather my employment info and file my claim this afternoon. Really appreciate this community for helping confused people like me navigate the Washington ESD system.
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Axel Far
•Glad we could help! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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Kevin Bell
•Best of luck with your application. The process can seem overwhelming at first but it's really not too bad once you get started.
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