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Just remember that Washington ESD processes claims Monday through Friday, so if you file your weekly claim on a weekend, it won't be processed until Monday.
Good to know. I'll make sure to file early in the week.
Yeah, and if there's a state holiday, that can delay processing too.
The amounts they pay really haven't kept up with inflation. I collected unemployment in 2019 and the max was $790 per week, now it's $999 but everything costs way more.
At least they increased it some. Better than nothing I guess.
True, but it's still not enough to maintain your standard of living for most people.
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One more thing to consider - if you were working part-time and are looking for full-time work, make sure to indicate that on your application. You might qualify for benefits even if you find another part-time job, as long as your earnings are below a certain threshold.
Interesting! I didn't know you could potentially get partial benefits while working part-time. That's really good to know.
Yeah it's called partial unemployment. Pretty helpful if you can only find part-time work while searching for full-time employment.
UPDATE: I finally got through using Claimyr and filed my claim! Turns out I do qualify and should receive my first payment next week. The agent confirmed that my 4 months of earnings were more than enough to meet the requirement. Thanks everyone for the help and advice!
They got me connected to an agent within about 15 minutes. So much better than the hours I wasted trying to call on my own.
Glad it worked out! Now you just need to keep up with your weekly claims and job search requirements.
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Last question - is there any benefit to voluntarily paying into unemployment insurance as a business owner even if you don't have employees?
In Washington, business owners can't typically elect coverage for themselves under the standard unemployment insurance program. It's designed for employers to cover their employees.
That's what I figured, but thought I'd ask. Thanks!
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Final myth I'll mention: 'Unemployment benefits are the same amount for everyone.' Your weekly benefit amount is calculated based on your previous earnings, so people with higher wages generally receive higher benefits up to the state maximum.
How do they calculate the exact amount? Is there a formula?
It's based on your highest quarter of earnings in your base period. Washington ESD has a benefit calculator on their website that can give you an estimate.
This has been a great discussion! It's amazing how many myths and incorrect statements circulate about unemployment compensation. When in doubt, always check with Washington ESD directly rather than relying on secondhand information.
Absolutely! And if you can't get through on the phone, that claimyr service seems like a good option for getting reliable answers.
Thanks everyone for clearing up these misconceptions. I'm bookmarking this thread to reference later when I file my claim.
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One last thing - if you're worried about qualifying, you might want to consider talking to someone at WorkSource. They can help you understand the requirements and might have other resources available if you don't qualify for regular unemployment.
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Cynthia Love
•I didn't know WorkSource could help with unemployment questions. I'll look into that too.
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•WorkSource is actually integrated with the unemployment system now, so they're pretty knowledgeable about the requirements.
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Demi Lagos
Bottom line is that 14 months of total work history should put you in a good position to qualify, assuming your wages were reported correctly and you meet the dollar thresholds. The key is that it's not about one job but your total earnings during the base period.
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Cynthia Love
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much better about understanding how it works now.
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Mason Lopez
•Glad we could help! Hopefully you won't need to use this information but it's good to know just in case.
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