Bottom line is most people in Washington get somewhere between 35-50% of their previous income from unemployment. With your salary, you're probably looking at $450-600 per week, depending on your specific wage history.

Just went through this process myself last month after getting laid off from my software job. With a similar salary to yours ($4,600/month), I ended up getting $523 per week from Washington ESD. The calculation is definitely more complex than just a percentage - it really depends on your quarterly earnings pattern over the base period. One tip: make sure you have all your employment documentation ready when you file, including any contract work or side income, as that all factors into the calculation. The whole process took about 2 weeks from filing to getting my first payment.

Bottom line - keep filing your weekly claims, be patient, and your benefits will likely start flowing once Washington ESD processes the non-response from your employer. The system is designed to protect workers, not employers who ignore their obligations.

I went through this exact same situation last month! My employer never responded to Washington ESD's request for information, and after about 3 weeks my claim was automatically approved. The key thing is to keep filing your weekly claims during the waiting period - when your benefits finally kick in, you'll get all the back pay from when you first filed. Washington ESD really does follow through on approving claims when employers don't respond within their deadline. Hang in there!

The whole payment process is pretty straightforward once you understand it. File your weekly claim by Sunday, get paid Tuesday or Wednesday, repeat every week. Just make sure you're doing your job search requirements too or they'll stop your payments.

I've been on Washington ESD benefits for about 6 months now and can confirm the direct deposit is pretty reliable. One thing I'd add is to make sure you have the correct routing number for your bank - I initially used the wrong one (confused it with my savings account routing number) and my first payment got bounced back. Had to wait an extra week while they sorted it out. Also, if you're with a smaller credit union, double-check that they accept ACH deposits from government agencies. Most do, but I've heard of a few that have restrictions.

Just wanted to add that if you're still having trouble reaching your WorkSource specialist, you can also try logging into your WorkSource account online to see if there are any available self-service options for rescheduling. Some locations allow you to reschedule through the portal without having to play phone tag. Also, if you have any documentation about why you missed the original appointment (like medical records if you were sick), it might be worth mentioning that when you attend your new appointment - sometimes they'll make a note in your file that could help if there are ever future scheduling conflicts.

I've been through this exact situation before! The good news is that a single week disqualification for missing one WorkSource appointment is definitely manageable - you just lose that one week of benefits and then everything resumes normally as long as you stay compliant going forward. A few tips from my experience: - Set multiple phone alarms AND calendar reminders for future appointments (I do 3 days before, 1 day before, and 30 minutes before) - Save your WorkSource specialist's number in your phone with their name so you recognize calls from them - If you ever need to reschedule in the future, do it ASAP - like others mentioned, they're really strict about that same-day/day-before window The most important thing is to keep filing your weekly claims even for the week you won't get paid. The system needs to see continuous filing to maintain your claim. You've got this! 💪

Based on your situation, here's a specific action plan: 1. First, verify you've filed the correct appeal form for overpayments (different from regular appeals) 2. Call using the specific language suggested above to reach the overpayment unit 3. Email documentation to both uioverpayment@esd.wa.gov AND benefits@esd.wa.gov with your claim ID prominently displayed 4. If no response in 7 days, contact your state representative's office 5. Document all communication attempts with dates, times, and names Most importantly, don't start a new claim as this could jeopardize your appeal rights on the existing claim. Overpayment issues can take 8-12 weeks to resolve even when you do everything right, but following these steps should get movement on your case.

I went through something very similar last year and can share what finally worked for me. The key is being extremely persistent and using multiple approaches simultaneously. Here's what broke through for me: 1. Call early (8:00-8:30 AM) and use the exact phrase "Transfer me to the overpayment unit for an existing appeal" - don't explain your situation until you're with the right department 2. Send your documentation via certified mail to: Washington Employment Security Department, Overpayment Unit, PO Box 9046, Olympia, WA 98507-9046. Include a cover letter with your claim ID in large font at the top 3. File a complaint with the WA State Auditor's office online - this creates an official record and sometimes triggers faster review The certified mail approach worked when everything else failed because it creates a paper trail they can't ignore. Make sure to request a return receipt so you have proof they received it. My overpayment was reversed about 3 weeks after they received my certified mail packet. Don't give up - you're fighting for what's rightfully yours!