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The good news is that Washington has some of the better unemployment benefits in the country. Max weekly benefit is around $844 and you can collect for up to 26 weeks in most cases.
How do they calculate how much you get? Is it based on your last job's salary?
It's based on your wages during the base period, usually your highest quarter. They have a formula but it's roughly half your average weekly wage, up to the maximum.
Just went through this whole process myself. The waiting is the worst part, but if it was a legitimate layoff you should be fine. Keep checking your account on the Washington ESD website for updates.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. Feeling much better about filing now.
You got this! The layoff documentation makes everything much easier than other types of claims.
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One thing that helped me was keeping a log of when I filed, what status changes I saw, and any communications from Washington ESD. Made it easier to track progress and have specific questions ready when I finally got through to someone.
That's a really good idea. I'm going to start doing that going forward.
For what it's worth, I used Claimyr when I was in a similar situation and the agent was able to tell me exactly what stage my claim was in and what to expect next. Worth the peace of mind when you're dealing with this kind of uncertainty.
At this point I'm definitely considering it. The not knowing is really stressing me out.
let us know how it goes if you try it, always interested to hear about services that actually help with this stuff
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For anyone reading this later, remember that Washington ESD rules can change, so always double-check the current requirements when you're actually filing your claim. But the basic principle of reporting all income honestly should always apply.
Great point about rules potentially changing. I'll make sure to check the most current information when I file.
Thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences. This thread convinced me to accept my severance package and file for unemployment. Knowing what to expect makes the whole process less intimidating.
Same here! Having a clear understanding of how it all works makes the decision much easier.
Happy to help. That's what these forums are for - sharing knowledge and supporting each other through these transitions.
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Just to add some perspective - I know the waiting week sucks, but Washington's unemployment benefits are actually pretty decent compared to other states. The maximum weekly benefit amount is higher than most places, and we don't have some of the harsher requirements other states have implemented.
That's true, but it doesn't make the waiting week any less frustrating when you're broke and need that first payment.
Absolutely agree. Just trying to provide some context that it could be worse.
For anyone still confused about this: Think of the waiting week as an unpaid 'probation period' for your unemployment claim. You have to prove you're following all the rules (filing weekly, doing job searches, etc.) for that first week before they start paying you. It's bureaucratic nonsense, but that's the logic behind it.
That actually makes it easier to understand, even if I still think it's unfair. Thanks!
Yara Haddad
One more thing - if you've been working reduced hours instead of being completely laid off, you might still qualify for partial unemployment benefits. A lot of people don't know this option exists.
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Keisha Robinson
•Really? I'm working 20 hours a week now instead of 40. I thought I couldn't get unemployment if I was still working.
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Yara Haddad
•Nope! If your hours or wages were reduced through no fault of your own, you can still qualify for partial benefits. Definitely worth applying.
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Paolo Conti
The whole process is stressful but hang in there. Most people get approved eventually if they're eligible. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims and meeting the job search requirements while you wait.
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Yuki Nakamura
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to gather all my documents and file this weekend.
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StarSurfer
•Good luck! Come back and let us know how it goes. And don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues during the process.
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