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Payment schedule is weekly but the amount can vary week to week depending on what you report. If you work part time one week or have other income, your payment will be reduced for that week only.
Does vacation pay count as income that would reduce your benefits? I'm getting a vacation payout from my former employer.
Yes, vacation pay counts as wages and needs to be reported. It will reduce your unemployment payment for the week(s) it covers based on when your employer says the vacation time was supposed to be taken.
Weekly but only if you meet all the requirements each week - file your claim, be available for work, and complete job search activities. Miss any of these and you won't get paid for that week.
How many job search activities do you need in Washington? I keep seeing different numbers online.
It's 3 job search activities per week unless you're in an approved training program or on standby status. Activities include applying for jobs, attending job fairs, or networking events.
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remember to save some of each payment for taxes!! learned this the hard way last year
Yeah someone mentioned that earlier. I'll definitely set aside money for taxes or have them withhold it automatically.
Final thought - if you end up with questions about your specific benefit amount that the website can't answer, seriously consider using Claimyr to reach an ESD agent. I know I keep mentioning it but it really solved my communication problems with ESD when I needed clarification on my benefit calculation.
Thanks for all the info everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more prepared to file now.
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One last thing - if you get confused about anything during the process, definitely try to talk to an actual person at Washington ESD. The website FAQ doesn't always cover specific situations like yours.
That's exactly why I recommend Claimyr! Saves so much time and frustration when you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
I might have to look into that too. The hold times are just ridiculous these days.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about filing my new claim now. Going to gather all my employment documents and file this weekend.
Good luck! You should be all set based on what you've described. Just remember to file your weekly claims on time once you get approved.
Definitely! Thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences. This community is so helpful.
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I work in workforce development and can confirm that hidden unemployment is a massive issue. Our official statistics significantly undercount the real number of people who want and need work. Keep advocating for yourselves and don't let the system forget you exist.
Thank you for the professional perspective. It's validating to hear from someone who works in the field that this is a recognized problem.
are there any policy changes being discussed to address this issue? seems like something that should be getting more attention
Update: I tried the Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and was actually able to get through to a Washington ESD agent for the first time in months. They told me about a program I didn't know existed that I might qualify for. Still working through the application but at least I feel like I have some options now.
That's amazing! Thanks for the update. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr now. What kind of program did they tell you about?
It's called the Self-Employment Assistance Program. Apparently it's for people who want to start their own business while receiving unemployment benefits. Had no idea it existed.
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This whole discussion has been super informative. I'm bookmarking this thread because there's so much good detail about the 26-week limit and all the related rules. Wish the Washington ESD website was this clear about everything!
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Diego Vargas
•Agreed! This thread answered way more questions than I had when I first posted. Really appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge and experiences.
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Amara Nnamani
•Same here - learned a lot about the benefit year concept and job search requirements that I didn't know before.
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Giovanni Mancini
One last thing to mention - if you're getting close to exhausting your 26 weeks, make sure you're prepared for what comes next. Look into other assistance programs, food banks, job training opportunities, anything that can help bridge the gap. Don't wait until week 25 to start planning.
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Diego Vargas
•That's really good practical advice. I'm only in week 2 but it's smart to think ahead about all possibilities.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•Absolutely this. I wish someone had told me to start researching other resources earlier in my claim instead of assuming I'd find work before benefits ran out.
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