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I finally got through to an agent last week after trying for a month. She said the main delays are happening in the adjudication unit and they're working overtime to catch up. No promises on timeline but she said most claims from December should process by end of January.
That's somewhat hopeful. At least there's some kind of timeline now.
End of January would put you right at the 6-8 week range, which matches what I've been seeing lately.
just wanted to follow up - my claim finally got approved yesterday after 7 weeks of waiting! first payment should hit my account this week according to the agent. keep the faith everyone, it does eventually happen
yes, got credit for all 7 weeks i was waiting. definitely helped to keep filing every week even though nothing was happening
This is exactly why it's crucial to keep filing weekly claims during the wait. Great outcome!
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One thing to watch out for - if you had any pension or retirement account withdrawals in the past year, that might affect your benefit calculation. Washington ESD counts certain types of retirement income when determining your weekly amount.
I'm only 28 so no retirement stuff to worry about thankfully.
Good! That's one less complication. The younger you are the more straightforward the benefit calculation usually is.
Just wanted to add that once you do find out your weekly benefit amount, that's the maximum you can get each week. If you work part-time while on unemployment, they'll reduce your weekly payment based on how much you earn. It's not dollar for dollar though - there's some formula they use.
Yeah you can earn up to like $200 or something before they start reducing your benefits. Don't quote me on the exact amount though.
It's actually more complicated than that. They have worksheets and everything. Best to check with Washington ESD directly if you're planning to work while collecting.
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One last thing - if your claim goes into adjudication for any reason, don't panic. It just means they need to review something about your separation or eligibility. It can take a few weeks but usually resolves in your favor if you were legitimately laid off.
Usually if there's a question about why you left your job, if you had any disciplinary issues, or if your employer contests the claim. Most layoffs are pretty straightforward though.
If you do get stuck in adjudication and need to speak with someone, that Claimyr service might help you get through to check on the status.
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The whole process seems scary at first but Washington ESD has actually improved their system a lot over the past few years. The online portal works pretty well most of the time.
That's good to hear. I was worried it would be super complicated and bureaucratic.
It's definitely gotten more user-friendly. Just be patient with yourself as you learn the system and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.
Bottom line - you earned these benefits by working and paying into the system. File your claim ASAP and don't feel guilty about using a program you paid for. Good luck with your job search!
Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about applying now. Going to start the process tonight.
You're welcome! And remember, if you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD for help, Claimyr is there as a backup option. Made my whole experience much less stressful.
Diego Fisher
Bottom line: unemployment is taxable income, set up withholding if you can, and save money for taxes if you don't. Better to be prepared than get hit with a big bill later.
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JaylinCharles
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to try to get the withholding set up this week.
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Henrietta Beasley
Update us when you get it figured out! I'm sure other people have this same question and could benefit from knowing how it goes.
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JaylinCharles
•Will do! Hopefully I can get through to someone at Washington ESD without too much trouble.
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