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Good luck with this. It's frustrating but you have rights and the state will help enforce them. Don't let the employer get away with it.
Thanks for all the support everyone. I'm going to start with filing the wage protest and see where it goes.
Just saw this thread and wanted to add that I went through something similar. The key is being persistent and having good documentation. Also that Claimyr service really does work - used it twice now when I couldn't get through to ESD on my own.
It's good to hear from people who actually resolved this kind of issue. Gives me hope.
You'll get through it. Just don't give up and make sure you meet all the deadlines for appeals and protests.
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The key thing is making sure Washington ESD has all your correct wage information. If they're missing wages from any employer, it'll lower your benefit amount.
You should be able to see your wage records in your online account once your claim is processed. If anything looks wrong, contact them immediately.
And good luck getting through to them if you need to make corrections. That's where services like Claimyr become really valuable.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about what to expect now. Hopefully my claim goes through smoothly and I get close to that $485 estimate.
You should be fine with your work history and income level. Good luck with your job search!
Keep us updated on how it goes. Always helpful to hear real experiences from people going through the process.
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Just wanted to add that standby claims work differently - you can potentially get benefits for longer if you're in approved standby status with your employer expecting to call you back.
Good point about standby! Those have different rules but still fall under the same 26 week maximum for the benefit year. Standby just means you don't have to do job search activities.
Right, you still get the same duration, just different requirements while you're waiting to be called back to work.
Bottom line for anyone still confused: Washington state gives you UP TO 26 weeks depending on your work history. Higher previous wages = higher weekly payments but same maximum duration. No extensions currently available.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Now I know what to expect with my claim.
Agreed, this thread was really helpful. Way better than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website.
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Pro tip: if you're still collecting unemployment this year, elect the 10% federal withholding option on your weekly claims to avoid a big tax bill next year.
Great advice! Better to get smaller payments than owe a lump sum later.
You can change your withholding election at any time through your weekly claim filing too.
Just remember that unemployment income can also affect your eligibility for certain tax credits like the earned income credit, so factor that in when filing.
Good point - unemployment income counts toward your AGI for all tax credit calculations.
I hadn't thought about how it might affect other parts of my tax return.
Ellie Simpson
Update us when you hear back! It's always encouraging to hear success stories from people going through the same process.
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Victoria Brown
•I definitely will! Hopefully I'll have good news to share soon.
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Arjun Kurti
Rooting for you! The whole process is nerve-wracking but you'll get through it. Most people do get approved if they qualify.
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Victoria Brown
•Thank you so much for all the encouragement and advice everyone. This forum has been incredibly helpful!
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