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Dmitry Sokolov

How much is Washington ESD unemployment per week - need to know my benefit amount

I just got approved for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD and I'm trying to figure out how much I'll get each week. My old job paid me about $4,200 per month before taxes. I've heard different numbers from people but want to know the actual calculation. Does anyone know how Washington ESD determines your weekly benefit amount? I need to plan my budget while I'm job searching.

One more success story with Claimyr - my friend used it last week to get through to Washington ESD about a benefit calculation error. Agent was able to fix it on the spot and she got her corrected payment within days.

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ok maybe that service isnt as sketchy as i thought if its actually helping people

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Definitely legitimate. The video demo I mentioned earlier shows exactly how it works.

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good thread, learned a lot about washington esd benefit calculations. bookmarking this for reference

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Glad it helped! I learned a lot too from everyone's responses.

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yeah this is way more helpful than the washington esd website

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Lorenzo McCormick

How long do u have to be at a job to get unemployment benefits in Washington?

so i just started a new job about 2 months ago but honestly its not working out and im thinking about quitting. my friend said you need to work somewhere for like 6 months or a year before you can collect unemployment but i dont know if thats true?? does anyone know the actual rule for washington state? i really need to know before i make any decisions here

Final thought - if you do need to contact Washington ESD for any reason (checking eligibility, asking about good cause, etc.), don't waste weeks trying to get through on your own. Services like Claimyr exist because the phone system is so overloaded. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to actually get answers.

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yeah that makes sense. thanks for all the advice everyone!

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Hope it works out for you OP. Remember you can always look for another job while you're still employed at this one. Might be better than quitting and hoping for unemployment.

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true, probably the safest option. appreciate everyone taking time to help!

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good luck with whatever you decide!

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Keisha Williams

If you fire someone can they collect unemployment - Washington ESD rules?

I'm a small business owner and had to terminate an employee last week for performance issues (chronic tardiness, not meeting sales targets). Now I'm wondering if they can still collect unemployment benefits from Washington ESD? I documented everything but I'm worried about my unemployment insurance rates going up. Does anyone know how this works in Washington state?

Make sure you understand the difference between misconduct and poor performance. Washington ESD defines misconduct very specifically - it has to be deliberate or willful violation of workplace rules.

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That helps clarify things. Sounds like chronic tardiness alone probably won't meet their definition of misconduct.

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Exactly. Unless your employee handbook specifically states tardiness is grounds for immediate termination and you can prove they knew that, it's likely considered performance-related.

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Used Claimyr myself when I needed to reach Washington ESD about a claim protest. Much easier than trying to get through their busy phone system. The video demo they have really shows how it works.

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I'm definitely going to check that out. Sounds like it could save a lot of frustration dealing with Washington ESD.

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Same experience here - got connected quickly and was able to get my questions answered without the usual phone tag.

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Aiden O'Connor

How much do you make off unemployment in Washington - confused about benefit amounts

I'm trying to figure out exactly how much money I'll get from Washington ESD unemployment benefits. I worked at a retail job making $18/hour for about 8 months before getting laid off last week. When I look at the benefit calculator on the Washington ESD website, it's confusing me with all the different quarters and wage calculations. Does anyone know roughly what percentage of your previous income you get? And is there a maximum amount they'll pay no matter how much you made before?

For what it's worth, I think Washington's unemployment benefits are pretty decent compared to other states. Could always be more but at least it's something while you're looking for work.

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True, I'm grateful there's a safety net at all. Hopefully I'll find something new soon and won't need it for too long.

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Mei Chen

How is unemployment calculated in Washington State - confused about my benefit amount

I just got my monetary determination from Washington ESD and I'm really confused about how they calculated my weekly benefit amount. My gross income from my last job was $4,200 per month but my weekly benefit shows as $684. I thought unemployment was supposed to be a percentage of your previous wages? Can someone explain how Washington calculates these amounts? I've been looking at the determination letter but it doesn't break down the math clearly.

thanks everyone, this was way better than trying to decode that confusing determination letter on my own

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Seriously! This community is so helpful for navigating Washington ESD.

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bookmarking this thread for future reference. unemployment math is complicated but at least now i get the basics

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Happy to help! Understanding your benefits helps you plan better financially.

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