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One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. The 26 weeks is the time limit, but there's also a dollar limit based on your work history.
So I could potentially run out of money before I run out of weeks?
It's possible, but usually the 26 weeks runs out first. Washington ESD calculates it so most people can collect for the full 26 weeks.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum, file every week, do your job searches, and have a backup plan. That's basically the Washington ESD unemployment system in a nutshell.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something great before the 26 weeks are up.
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been there done that. progress status lasted 4 days for me then went straight to paid. never found out what they were checking but got my full payment plus the delayed one
That's what I'm hoping happens with mine. Thanks for sharing your experience.
UPDATE: For anyone following this thread, my claim finally switched from progress to paid this morning! It took 3 days total and I got my full payment. I never did find out what they were checking but I'm just glad it's resolved. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
Glad it worked out! Good to know you got your payment without having to call in.
this gives me hope that mine will resolve soon too, thanks for updating!
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Just to follow up on the Claimyr thing - I used it again this week to ask about my job search log requirements and it was super helpful. The agent walked me through exactly what documentation I need to keep. Sometimes it's worth it to actually talk to someone instead of guessing from the website.
That's actually really useful. I've been stressed about whether I'm doing the job search requirements correctly.
Same here. The paperwork isn't super clear about all the details.
One last thing - make sure you report any income from side gigs or part-time work when you file your weekly claims. Washington ESD will find out eventually and you don't want an overpayment situation.
I don't have any other income right now but I'll definitely report it if I pick up any freelance work. Thanks for the reminder.
Yeah they cross-reference with tax records and employers. Better to be upfront about everything.
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Don't forget to check if your employer is fighting your claim. Sometimes they'll dispute it to avoid having their unemployment insurance rates go up. If that happens, you'll need to participate in a hearing.
How would I know if they're fighting it? And what kind of hearing?
Washington ESD will send you a notice if there's a dispute. It's usually a phone hearing where you explain your side of the story. Just be honest about what happened.
Bottom line - file as soon as possible, be honest about everything, keep good records of your job search, and don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck. The system can be confusing but most people do get their benefits eventually.
Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. Going to file this weekend and hope for the best!
Good luck! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues. Lots of people here have been through it all.
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Final thought - document everything about your termination while it's fresh in your memory. Dates, conversations, witnesses, emails. If your employer contests your claim, you'll want all of this organized and ready to present to Washington ESD during the investigation.
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Olivia Harris
•Great advice. I'm going to write down everything I remember tonight while it's still clear.
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Alicia Stern
•Smart approach. The more documentation you have, the stronger your case will be if there's any dispute.
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Olivia Van-Cleve
one more thing - if you do get approved make sure you keep filing those weekly claims on time every week or you'll lose benefits even if you qualified initially
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Olivia Harris
•Good reminder. I'll set up a weekly reminder on my phone so I don't forget.
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