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Document everything - screenshot your claim status, payment history, and any messages in your account. If this gets escalated you'll want to have all that information ready.
Good luck with your application! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that complicated once you dive in.
One more thing - if your claim gets complicated and you need to reach ESD by phone, definitely consider using Claimyr. I wish I'd known about it earlier in my claim process. Would have saved me tons of time and frustration.
Just want to add that the whole process can be really stressful, especially if this is your first time filing for unemployment. Don't be afraid to ask questions and make sure you understand everything. It's better to get clarification upfront than to have problems with your claim later.
Bottom line - with your $48k salary, you're probably looking at somewhere between $350-450 per week in benefits, depending on exactly how your earnings were distributed over your base period. That's a rough estimate, but should give you an idea for budgeting purposes. The actual amount will be calculated automatically when Washington ESD processes your claim.
That range is really helpful for planning. I appreciate everyone's responses - this has been way more informative than the Washington ESD website!
Natalie Khan
Just wanted to add - if your claim gets flagged for adjudication, don't panic. It just means they need to review something about your claim. Could be verifying your job separation or work history. Most adjudication issues resolve in 2-3 weeks.
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Natalie Khan
•That's definitely longer than usual. You might want to try contacting them to check on the status. Sometimes claims get stuck and need a little push.
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Statiia Aarssizan
•That's exactly when Claimyr really comes in handy - when you need to actually talk to someone about specific claim issues like adjudication delays.
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Sienna Gomez
Based on what you've described, you should definitely qualify. Laid off through no fault of your own, decent work history, sounds like you meet all the basic requirements. Go ahead and file - worst case scenario they say no, but I doubt that will happen.
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Peyton Clarke
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to file my claim this weekend. Feeling much more confident about the process now.
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Kirsuktow DarkBlade
•good luck! let us know how it goes
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