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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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sarah Jones
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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