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This thread has been super helpful! I was also confused about the duration. One more question - do the 26 weeks reset if I go back to work for a while and then become unemployed again later?
That depends on how long you work and how much you earn. You'd need to establish a new benefit year with sufficient earnings to qualify for a new claim. It's not automatic.
Got it, thanks for clarifying that!
Just to wrap this up for anyone else reading - 26 weeks (about 6 months) is the maximum for regular unemployment insurance in Washington. Your actual duration depends on your work history and earnings, but most people who qualify get the full 26 weeks as long as they meet all the ongoing requirements.
Perfect summary, thank you everyone for all the helpful responses!
This was exactly the info I needed too. Glad someone asked this question.
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One more thing - if you move to another state while collecting Washington unemployment, you can usually continue getting benefits but need to register with that state's workforce agency for job search requirements.
Really? I might be moving to Oregon for a job opportunity but wasn't sure if I'd lose my benefits.
You should be able to continue as long as you stay eligible and meet job search requirements in the new state. Worth confirming with Washington ESD though.
Thanks for posting this question! I just got approved too and was wondering the same things. This thread has been really helpful.
Glad it helped! This community has been great for getting real answers about the unemployment process.
Agreed! So much better than trying to navigate the Washington ESD website or sit on hold for hours.
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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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For anyone else reading this, always save copies of your weekly claim confirmations and payment details. Washington ESD's system can be glitchy and having your own records helps when stuff like this happens.
Great advice! I'm going to start doing that going forward. Wish I had thought of it earlier.
Andre Rousseau
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who shared their experiences. It helps to know I'm not alone in dealing with this situation.
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GalacticGladiator
•Definitely! This community has been so helpful. Good luck to everyone still looking for work.
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Andre Rousseau
•Same to you! We'll get through this eventually.
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Zoe Papadakis
One thing I learned is to start preparing for benefit exhaustion well before it happens. Don't wait until the last minute to explore your options.
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Nia Davis
•That's really good advice. I wish I had started looking into alternatives sooner.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Yeah, having a plan makes the transition much less stressful, even if it's not ideal.
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