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Thanks everyone for explaining this. The Washington ESD system makes something that should be simple way more complicated than it needs to be.
Totally agree, they could make the whole process much clearer
At least forums like this help people figure it out together!
I'm new to unemployment and this thread has been really eye-opening! I had no idea that UI benefits themselves count as taxable income. I've been collecting for about 3 weeks now and haven't set up tax withholding yet. Should I be worried about owing a lot at tax time? Also, does anyone know if there's a penalty for not having taxes withheld from unemployment benefits, or is it just like any other situation where you might owe taxes in April?
You're not in trouble for not having taxes withheld yet! There's no specific penalty for unemployment tax withholding - it's treated like any other income where you might owe at tax time. The main risk is just having a larger tax bill in April instead of getting money back. If you're worried about owing too much, you can set up withholding now in your Washington ESD account, or you could make estimated quarterly tax payments. Three weeks isn't too long to go without withholding, so don't stress too much about it.
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For what it's worth, I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly. Eligible redetermined is typically a good thing - it means Washington ESD reviewed something about your claim and confirmed you should continue receiving benefits.
That's really helpful insider perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Nice to get input from someone who actually deals with this stuff professionally.
I went through the exact same thing last month! My status changed from "eligible" to "eligible redetermined" and I panicked thinking I'd done something wrong. Turns out Washington ESD had to verify some information with my previous employer about my separation date. The whole process took about 3 weeks but I kept getting my regular payments the entire time. The "redetermined" part just means they looked at your case again and confirmed you're still eligible - it's actually good news! Just keep filing your weekly claims like normal and you should be fine.
That's exactly what I needed to hear! It's so reassuring to know that payments continued during your review process. I was worried they might stop my benefits while they were looking into whatever triggered the redetermination. Thanks for sharing your experience - it really helps calm my nerves about this whole situation.
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I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 2 weeks ago after getting laid off from my warehouse job, and it's been stuck in adjudication ever since. The uncertainty is killing me - I keep checking my account multiple times a day hoping something will change. Reading everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time. At least I know I'm not alone in this mess. I've been keeping up with my weekly claims like everyone suggests, but the financial stress is really getting to me. Has anyone found that certain types of layoffs get processed faster than others? I'm wondering if construction industry layoffs might take longer to verify since they're so common with seasonal work patterns.
I'm going through the same nightmare! Filed 3 weeks ago and still stuck in adjudication with zero information about what they're even looking at. The daily account checking is becoming obsessive for me too - I totally get that. From what I'm reading here, it doesn't seem like industry type makes much difference in processing time, unfortunately. Construction, warehouse, restaurant - we're all stuck in the same black hole waiting game. The financial stress is unbearable when you have no idea if it'll be 1 more week or 2 more months. At least we can suffer together while ESD takes their sweet time with whatever mysterious investigation they're doing!
I'm currently dealing with adjudication too - going on 2 weeks now after being laid off from my retail job. What's driving me crazy is that there's literally no transparency in the process. Like, would it kill them to send an email saying "we're reviewing X and it typically takes Y weeks"? Instead we're all left refreshing our accounts obsessively and spiraling about finances. I've started keeping a daily log of my job search activities and any ESD-related calls/emails just in case they ask for documentation later. Also setting aside money for a possible overpayment situation - I've heard horror stories about people getting huge bills if there are errors. This whole system feels designed to make people give up before they get benefits. Solidarity with everyone stuck in this limbo!
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I'm also on H4 with EAD and was recently laid off, so this thread is incredibly timely for me! Reading through everyone's experiences has been so helpful. One question I haven't seen addressed - did anyone have issues if their employer didn't properly report their work authorization status to Washington ESD? I'm wondering if I should contact my former HR department to make sure they have my EAD information on file before I submit my claim. Also, has anyone dealt with a situation where their EAD renewal is pending while collecting benefits? My current EAD expires in a few months and I'm worried about timing.
Great questions! I actually went through the EAD renewal situation while on unemployment. Washington ESD was really understanding about it - I just had to provide documentation that my renewal was pending and show my receipt notice from USCIS. They continued my benefits without interruption as long as I could prove the renewal was filed before expiration. As for the employer reporting, I don't think you need to worry too much about that - Washington ESD primarily looks at your wage records and work authorization documents that you provide directly. But it wouldn't hurt to double-check with HR if you're concerned. The most important thing is having your own documentation ready when you file.
I'm currently on H4 EAD and this thread has been incredibly informative! One thing I wanted to add from my research is that it's worth keeping copies of all your employment documents (offer letters, paystubs, termination notice) along with your EAD documentation. I've heard that sometimes Washington ESD may ask for additional proof that you were legally authorized to work during your entire employment period, especially if there were any gaps or if you started working shortly after getting your EAD. Also, make sure your Social Security Administration records are up to date with your work authorization - sometimes there can be discrepancies that cause delays in benefit processing. Has anyone experienced issues with SSA records not matching their EAD status when filing for unemployment?
Bethany Groves
Update: I filed my claim this morning and reported the severance. The Washington ESD website was pretty clear about how to report it in the weekly claim section. Now I just have to wait to see how it affects my benefit amount.
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Ruby Blake
•Thanks for the update! I filed mine too. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly.
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Bethany Groves
•Hope it works out for you. At least we're both in the system now instead of waiting around.
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KingKongZilla
For anyone reading this later - I had a similar situation and used Claimyr to talk to Washington ESD about severance. The agent told me that they really appreciate when people are upfront about severance from the beginning. Makes the whole process smoother.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Glad you got your claim filed! I just went through the same thing and the transparency really does make a difference. My severance is being handled exactly as they explained it would be, no surprises. The waiting period is annoying but at least I know what to expect. Hope your situation goes just as smoothly!
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Noah Irving
•This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I was so stressed about how to handle the severance situation, but reading everyone's experiences makes me feel much more confident about filing. It sounds like as long as you're honest and report everything accurately, Washington ESD can work with pretty much any severance scenario. I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and just be completely transparent about the $8,000 I'm getting over 8 weeks. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories!
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