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One more thing to consider - your benefit amount also determines how many weeks of benefits you can collect. Washington provides up to 26 weeks typically, but the total dollar amount is capped based on your base year earnings.
You'd get 26 weeks as long as your base year earnings support it. The cap is usually around 30% of your total base year wages, which for most people allows the full 26 weeks.
Correct. Very few people hit the total benefit cap before reaching 26 weeks, so you'll likely get the full duration if you remain eligible.
This has been really helpful! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Sounds like with my earnings I should expect somewhere around $600/week for up to 26 weeks, minus whatever I might earn from part-time work. That should definitely help me get through this period of unemployment.
Glad this thread was useful! Just remember to file your weekly claims on time and keep up with the job search requirements. Those are the main things that trip people up.
Will do. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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Final reminder about the math: if your calculation gives you less than $295, you'll get $295 (the minimum). If it's over $999, you'll get $999 (the maximum). Most people fall somewhere in between. With your work history it sounds like you'll be fine.
Perfect, that gives me confidence to move forward. Really appreciate everyone's help!
I used Claimyr too when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my benefit calculation. They got me connected within a few hours and the agent was able to give me the exact amount before I filed. Definitely worth it if you want to know for sure before starting the process.
That sounds really helpful. I might check that out if I can't figure this out on my own.
Yeah the video demo I watched at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ explained it pretty well. Much easier than trying to navigate the phone system yourself.
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overall the system works pretty well once you understand it. yes there's paperwork and requirements but it's designed to help people get back on their feet. just take it one step at a time and don't get overwhelmed by trying to understand everything at once
That's great advice. I was definitely trying to understand everything all at once and it felt impossible. Breaking it down into steps makes it much more manageable.
You got this! The first few weeks are the hardest but then it becomes routine. Focus on getting your initial claim filed and approved first, then worry about the weekly stuff once that's sorted out.
Thank you so much everyone! I feel way more confident about tackling this now. Going to file my claim this afternoon.
Awesome! Feel free to come back and ask if you have any other questions once you get started.
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Quick question - if my claim gets denied initially, do I still have to serve a waiting week when I appeal and eventually get approved?
Good question! If your appeal is successful, your waiting week would typically be applied to the first week you were eligible in your original claim period, not when the appeal was decided.
That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!
The waiting week is frustrating but honestly it's better than some states that have longer waiting periods. Just wish Washington ESD was more transparent about timeline expectations.
Agreed. The uncertainty is the worst part. You never know if something is processing normally or if there's a problem.
Chloe Harris
Remember that the 26 weeks is the maximum for regular unemployment benefits in Washington. Your actual duration might be less if you have limited work history or lower earnings in your base period. The Washington ESD website has a calculator to estimate your benefits.
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GalaxyGlider
•I'll check out that calculator. Thanks for mentioning it!
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CosmicCadet
Hope this thread helps other people who are confused about unemployment duration. It's one of the most common questions but the answer isn't always straightforward depending on your situation.
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Malik Robinson
•Definitely. The basic answer is 26 weeks maximum, but there are lots of details that can affect individual cases.
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