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Emma Wilson

Why does my Washington ESD unemployment say disqualified week - need help understanding

I just checked my weekly claim status and it shows 'disqualified week' but I have no idea what that means or why it happened. I've been filing my weekly claims on time every Sunday and doing my job searches through WorkSource. Last week I reported working 2 days (16 hours) at a temp job and now this week shows disqualified. Did I mess something up? I'm really confused because I thought I was supposed to report all my work. Has anyone else seen this 'disqualified week' status before?

Ethan Brown

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Good luck OP! Sounds like you figured out what went wrong which is half the battle. Getting through to fix it is the hard part but at least you know what to tell them now.

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Emma Wilson

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Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I feel way less panicked now that I understand what probably happened.

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Yuki Yamamoto

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Make sure to file your weekly claim for this week correctly while you're waiting to get last week fixed. Don't want to create more problems.

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Carmen Ortiz

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And maybe do it earlier in the day when you're not rushed like last time!

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Emma Wilson

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Definitely! Sunday evening filing is clearly not working for me lol

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Aisha Rahman

Can you get a severance package and unemployment benefits in Washington?

My company is doing layoffs next month and they're offering a severance package to those affected. I'm likely going to be included in the cuts. Can I collect both the severance pay and file for Washington ESD unemployment benefits at the same time? I've heard conflicting information about whether severance affects your UI eligibility. Does anyone know how this works in Washington state?

Ava Thompson

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If you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, I had success using Claimyr. They basically wait on hold for you and then connect you when an agent becomes available. Saved me a lot of time and frustration.

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Aisha Rahman

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Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. I might have to give it a try if I can't get through on my own.

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Yuki Yamamoto

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I was skeptical at first but it actually worked. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.

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Miguel Ramos

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The bottom line is that in Washington state, you can typically receive both severance and unemployment benefits. The key is being honest about your situation and understanding the specific terms of your severance package.

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Aisha Rahman

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about navigating this situation now.

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You're welcome! Best of luck with everything. Remember to keep good records of all your documentation.

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Diego Rojas

How is unemployment calculated in Washington - confused about weekly benefit amount

I just got approved for unemployment and I'm trying to understand how Washington ESD calculated my weekly benefit amount. My determination letter shows $487 per week but I can't figure out how they got that number. I made about $52,000 last year working as a project coordinator. Does anyone know the formula they use? I've looked at the Washington ESD website but it's pretty confusing with all the base period stuff.

The whole system seems designed to be confusing honestly. I spent hours reading Washington ESD publications trying to understand my calculation. Finally just accepted that $487 was what I qualified for.

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I feel you. The bureaucracy is frustrating but at least the weekly amount is decent compared to some other states.

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StarStrider

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That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who can explain it in plain English.

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Olivia Harris

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One last tip: if you're planning to file for unemployment, try to do it early in the week. The calculation doesn't change based on when you file, but it's easier to get help with questions if you file Monday-Wednesday.

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Diego Rojas

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Thanks for all the helpful information everyone! I feel like I understand my benefit calculation much better now.

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This thread has been super helpful. Bookmarking it in case I need to reference the calculation formula later.

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Aidan Hudson

What does it mean when payroll employment and unemployment both increase in Washington ESD reports?

I'm trying to understand the monthly labor statistics that Washington ESD releases. Last month's report showed both payroll employment AND unemployment went up at the same time. How is this even possible? Shouldn't they move in opposite directions? I'm working on a research project and this doesn't make sense to me. Can someone explain what's happening here?

Lauren Wood

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For your research, I'd recommend looking at the labor force participation rate alongside employment and unemployment numbers. That's what ties it all together and explains these seemingly contradictory movements.

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Aidan Hudson

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Perfect suggestion! That's exactly the missing piece I needed for my analysis.

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Ellie Lopez

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Labor force participation rate is definitely the key metric for understanding these dynamics

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just remember that washington esd data gets revised too. preliminary numbers might show patterns that get smoothed out in later revisions as more complete data comes in

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Aidan Hudson

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Good point about data revisions. I should note that in my research methodology.

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Zoe Wang

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Yes, always check if you're looking at preliminary or final numbers when analyzing trends.

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Jamal Carter

How much is unemployment pay in Washington - confused about benefit amounts

I'm trying to figure out how much unemployment pay I'll get if I file a claim with Washington ESD. I've been working at a restaurant for about 2 years making around $18/hour, usually 30-35 hours per week. My manager just told us they're cutting hours drastically and I might need to file for partial unemployment. I looked at the Washington ESD website but all the calculations are confusing. Does anyone know roughly what I should expect? Also do they count tips when calculating benefits?

Just make sure you file your claim as soon as your hours get reduced. Benefits are effective from the week you file, not from when you actually lost income, so don't wait.

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Jamal Carter

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Thanks for that tip! I was going to wait and see if things improved first but I'll file right away now.

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Mei Liu

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Exactly right. There's no benefit to waiting, and you could miss out on weeks of eligibility.

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Paolo Rizzo

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hope everything works out for you OP! the restaurant industry has been rough lately but at least Washington has decent unemployment benefits compared to some states

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Jamal Carter

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Thank you! This thread has been super helpful. I feel way more prepared now.

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