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One more thing to consider - if you have a disqualified week, it might affect your total weeks of eligibility. Make sure you understand how it impacts your overall benefit year.
I hadn't thought about that. I'll ask about it when I call Washington ESD tomorrow.
Yeah, disqualified weeks can sometimes count against your total weeks even though you don't get paid for them. Important to clarify.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better about dealing with this now. Will definitely call Washington ESD tomorrow to get the specifics on my disqualified week.
You're welcome! Hope you get it resolved quickly.
Let us know how it goes! These threads are really helpful for people dealing with similar issues.
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Just to summarize for anyone else who finds this thread: you need to work in at least 2 quarters, earn at least $3,850 total, and at least $1,270 in your highest quarter. Check your wage history on SAW to see what Washington ESD has on file.
Perfect summary. Those are the key numbers to remember.
Bookmarking this thread for future reference. Lots of good info here.
Hope this helps other restaurant workers out there. The service industry can be tough and it's good to know your options for unemployment benefits if you need them.
Absolutely. Knowledge is power when it comes to navigating the unemployment system.
Thanks again everyone. Feel much more confident about where I stand now.
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Just remember that even after approval, your first payment might be less than expected because of the waiting week. Washington has a one-week waiting period that doesn't get paid unless you stay on benefits for a certain amount of time.
Yes, the first week of your claim is an unpaid waiting week. You can potentially get it paid later if you remain eligible for several weeks, but initially it's unpaid.
Good to know so I can budget accordingly. Thanks for the heads up.
Hang in there - the waiting is definitely the hardest part but once everything gets rolling it becomes pretty routine. File your weeklies on time and you should be good to go.
Appreciate the encouragement. This whole situation is stressful but all these responses have been really helpful.
That's what these forums are for! We've all been there and understand the stress. It does get easier once you're in the system.
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One more thing - if you're thinking about taking any classes or training while on unemployment, check with Washington ESD first. Some programs let you keep your benefits while in school.
That's good to know. I was thinking about taking some online courses.
Look into the Training Benefits program - it might cover your courses and let you skip the job search requirements.
Honestly, the hardest part is just getting started. Once you file your initial claim and do your first weekly claim, the rest becomes routine. You got this!
Thanks for the encouragement! I was really stressed but this thread has helped so much.
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This was a great thread - lots of useful info for anyone in a similar situation.
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Kylo Ren
•Agreed, these kinds of practical questions come up a lot and it's good to have clear answers.
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Jason Brewer
Hope your new job goes well! And if anyone else reading this has trouble getting through to Washington ESD for any reason, definitely check out that Claimyr service. Made my life so much easier when I needed to talk to someone.
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Ellie Lopez
•Thanks! And good to know about that resource for the future.
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