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Whatever you do, don't try to hide it or make up stories. Washington ESD investigators deal with this stuff all day and they can spot lies immediately. Honesty is your best policy here.
Definitely planning to be completely honest. I'm just scared about the financial impact.
Final update: I used Claimyr and actually got through to Washington ESD today! The agent was understanding about it being an honest mistake. I have to pay back $1,847 in benefits plus a $369 penalty, but they're letting me do a payment plan. No criminal charges or anything. Thanks everyone for the advice and for not making me feel like a complete criminal.
way better than what I had to deal with. glad you got it sorted
See? Told you it wouldn't be the end of the world. Now you know for next time!
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Has anyone here actually succeeded in getting a new claim approved right after their benefits ran out? All these rules make it sound nearly impossible.
I did, but I had worked almost full-time hours for several months during my claim at a higher wage. It really depends on your specific work history.
Ok that gives me some hope. I worked a decent amount during my claim too.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to calculate my wages tonight and see if I meet the requirements. Will update if I learn anything new from the process.
Good luck! Feel free to post back with questions if you run into any issues with the wage calculations.
Hope it works out for you. The system is complicated but it does work when you meet the requirements.
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I tried using Claimyr when I had questions about my benefit amount and it was worth every penny. Got connected to an actual person at Washington ESD who walked me through the whole calculation. Way better than trying to figure it out from their confusing website.
How much does Claimyr cost? I'm trying to watch my spending since I just lost my job.
It's really reasonable considering how much time and frustration it saves. Check out their website at claimyr.com for current pricing. For me it was totally worth it to get real answers instead of guessing.
Final tip - when you do get your first payment, it'll come on a debit card from Bank of America unless you set up direct deposit. The card has fees for certain transactions so definitely set up direct deposit to avoid those charges.
Good to know! I'll make sure to set up direct deposit when I file my claim. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
No problem! Filing for unemployment can be overwhelming but once you get through the initial process it's pretty straightforward. Good luck with your claim and your job search!
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The $999 maximum applies to regular unemployment insurance. If you're on standby status or other special programs, the calculation might be different. Most people are on regular UI though.
What's standby status? I haven't heard of that before.
Standby is when your employer temporarily lays you off but expects to call you back within a specific timeframe. You don't have to do job searches in that case, but the benefit calculation is the same.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info about maximum benefits. This thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website for understanding how the calculations work.
Agree, the official website makes everything sound so complicated. Real people explaining it in simple terms is much better.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the bureaucracy. Good luck with your claim!
Tami Morgan
This whole thread has been incredibly helpful. I bookmarked it for next year when I'll inevitably forget how to do this again!
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Molly Chambers
•Ha! That's exactly what I do. I have a whole folder of bookmarked forum threads for QB issues.
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Rami Samuels
•Same here. These step-by-step explanations are way better than QB's help documentation.
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Haley Bennett
Perfect timing on this thread - I'm setting up payroll for a new client and needed to know exactly this information. Washington ESD limits are definitely something to double-check every year.
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Adrian Hughes
•Glad it helped! This community is great for these kinds of practical questions.
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Haley Bennett
•Absolutely. Real-world experience is so much more valuable than official documentation sometimes.
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