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The bottom line is file ASAP. I've never heard of anyone regretting filing too early, but I've heard plenty of stories about people regretting waiting. Washington ESD's system rewards people who follow the rules and file promptly.
Alright, I'm convinced! Heading to the Washington ESD website right now to get this started. Thanks everyone for the advice.
Good luck! The process can be frustrating but it's worth it when those payments start coming in.
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One thing to remember is that working part-time doesn't pause your benefit year. You're still using up weeks of eligibility even when you're working and getting reduced benefits.
Oh I didn't realize that! So even if I only get like $50 in benefits because I worked a lot, that still counts as using up a week?
Exactly, each week you file a claim counts toward your benefit year regardless of how much you actually receive.
This has been really helpful! I feel much more confident about taking on some part-time work now. The key seems to be staying under 40 hours and being honest about earnings.
That's exactly right! And don't forget to keep looking for full-time work and doing your job searches.
Will do, thanks everyone for the advice!
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I've been collecting unemployment for 8 weeks now at the maximum rate. One thing to keep in mind is that you still have to meet all the job search requirements even if you're getting the max benefit. Washington ESD doesn't care how much you're getting - the requirements are the same for everyone.
You need to make at least 3 job search activities per week and keep a log. Activities include applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, etc.
Don't forget you also need to be registered with WorkSourceWA and keep your profile updated.
One more thing about maximums - if you qualify for any additional programs like RESEA or Trade Adjustment Assistance, those might have different benefit calculations. But for regular UI, $999 is definitely the current weekly max in Washington.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info! This has been super helpful in understanding how the benefit calculation works.
Glad the thread was useful! And seriously, if you need to talk to Washington ESD about anything, check out Claimyr. Saved me hours of frustration.
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For future reference, you can check your claim status online through SecureAccess Washington. It doesn't always have detailed info but sometimes shows if documents are needed or if there are issues.
I check that every day but it just says pending determination. No other details.
That's typical. The online system doesn't show much detail unfortunately.
I know someone who tried Claimyr when they couldn't get through to Washington ESD for weeks. They were skeptical at first but it actually worked. Got connected to an agent who could see exactly what was holding up their claim.
I might try that if I don't hear something soon. Getting desperate here.
It's worth it for peace of mind if nothing else. At least you know what's happening with your claim.
Giovanni Moretti
So wait, if I had multiple jobs last year do all those employers contribute to my benefit amount?
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Diego Vargas
•Your benefit amount is calculated based on wages from all covered employers during your base period. Each employer that paid you wages contributed to the fund through their payroll taxes.
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Giovanni Moretti
•That makes sense! So it's not just my most recent employer that's 'paying' for my benefits.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
this whole thread has been super helpful! I had no idea how the financing worked behind the scenes. Thanks everyone for explaining it so clearly
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Chloe Harris
•Same here! I feel like I understand the system so much better now.
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Dylan Cooper
•Yeah it's actually pretty interesting how it all works together. The more you know!
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