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Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum, file weekly claims every week, keep looking for work and document it, report any income. The system isn't perfect but if you follow the rules you should be fine. Good luck with your job search!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to navigate this process now.
You're welcome! This forum has been super helpful for me too when I was dealing with unemployment stuff.
Just remember that if you do run into issues with Washington ESD customer service, there are options like that Claimyr service people mentioned. Sometimes paying a little to get through to someone quickly is worth it versus losing weeks of benefits due to unresolved issues.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's there as a backup option.
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fingers crossed your payment comes through soon! the stress of waiting is real
Thanks! Everyone here has been really helpful. At least now I know what to expect.
One last thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while you're waiting for these payments. I made the mistake of thinking I should wait until the back pay came through and it messed up my next week's claim.
Yes I'm definitely staying on top of the weekly claims. Don't want to create any new problems while waiting for this to resolve!
Smart! The weekly filing schedule is sacred - never skip it even when other stuff is pending.
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One last tip - screenshot or print out your confirmation page after you submit your initial claim. Having that confirmation number can be helpful if you need to reference your application later.
Great advice! I'll make sure to save all my confirmation info.
Remember that getting laid off isn't your fault and unemployment benefits are there for exactly this situation. Don't feel bad about using a system you've paid into through your payroll taxes. Focus on finding your next opportunity.
I really needed to hear that. Thanks for the encouragement.
Absolutely. Unemployment insurance is exactly what it sounds like - insurance for when you lose your job through no fault of your own.
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also dont forget unemployment benefits are taxable income so you might want to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments. i learned that the hard way last year
Oh good point! How do you set that up? Is it an option when you file your weekly claims?
yeah you can log into your account and change your tax withholding settings. i think they withhold 10% for federal taxes if you choose that option
Still waiting on my adjudication but at least I know what my benefit amount should be now. This thread was helpful for understanding the calculation. Wish Washington ESD would just approve claims faster!
Hang in there! Most adjudication issues do get resolved eventually, it just takes patience unfortunately.
PATIENCE?? Some of us can't afford to wait months for benefits we're entitled to!
Carmen Ortiz
This thread has been super helpful for me too. I'm on week 15 and was getting worried about the duration. Nice to have confirmation that I still have 11 weeks left if I need them.
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Mateo Lopez
•Hope you find something before then! But at least you know where you stand now.
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Carmen Ortiz
•Thanks! The job market seems to be picking up a bit so I'm optimistic.
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Jamal Washington
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who contributed to this discussion. I was lurking and learned a lot about Washington ESD benefits duration. This forum is a great resource for navigating unemployment.
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Mateo Lopez
•Agreed! Much better than trying to decipher the official ESD website sometimes.
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Jamal Washington
•Exactly! Real people explaining things in plain English makes all the difference.
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