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Washington ESD's website has some historical information about when different programs started, but it's not easy to find. You might have better luck calling them directly for your specific situation.
I'll keep trying to call. Maybe I'll get lucky and get through eventually.
Or use Claimyr to skip the wait. I'm telling you, it's worth it to not waste hours on hold.
Good luck with your paperwork issues. The pandemic unemployment stuff is still causing problems for people years later. Washington ESD really should have better systems in place by now.
Thanks. Hopefully I can get it sorted out without any major problems.
you'll be fine, just be persistent with following up
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One more thing to consider - your benefit amount also determines how many weeks of benefits you can collect. Washington provides up to 26 weeks typically, but the total dollar amount is capped based on your base year earnings.
You'd get 26 weeks as long as your base year earnings support it. The cap is usually around 30% of your total base year wages, which for most people allows the full 26 weeks.
Correct. Very few people hit the total benefit cap before reaching 26 weeks, so you'll likely get the full duration if you remain eligible.
This has been really helpful! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Sounds like with my earnings I should expect somewhere around $600/week for up to 26 weeks, minus whatever I might earn from part-time work. That should definitely help me get through this period of unemployment.
Glad this thread was useful! Just remember to file your weekly claims on time and keep up with the job search requirements. Those are the main things that trip people up.
Will do. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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One more thing to keep in mind - if you've been job searching during your adjudication period, make sure you're still meeting the work search requirements. That shouldn't affect your back pay but it's important for ongoing eligibility.
Good reminder! I've been keeping up with job search activities even during the waiting period.
Yeah Washington ESD still expects you to be actively searching for work even if your claim is in adjudication.
For anyone reading this who's about to go through adjudication - document EVERYTHING. Keep records of when you filed, what you reported, any correspondence with Washington ESD. It makes resolving any back pay issues much easier.
Excellent advice! I wish I had been more organized from the beginning but I'm keeping better records now.
Documentation saved me when there was a discrepancy with my back pay calculation. Always keep your own records!
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Two weeks is still within normal range. I'd give it another week before getting seriously worried. The anxiety is real though - I remember checking my account like 10 times a day when I was waiting.
Yep, that's exactly what I'm doing! Obsessively checking and getting disappointed every time.
Try to limit yourself to checking once a day, maybe in the evening. It'll help with the stress.
Christian Burns
If anyone's desperate to reach Washington ESD and can't wait until Tuesday, you could try reaching out through their social media or email, though response times are usually pretty slow for those channels.
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Tyler Murphy
•I might try that as a backup option. Thanks for mentioning it!
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Sasha Reese
•Social media responses can take days though. Probably faster to just wait and call Tuesday.
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Muhammad Hobbs
I tried using Claimyr that people keep mentioning and it actually worked great. Got through to Washington ESD in under 30 minutes when I normally would have been on hold for hours. Definitely recommend it if you need to talk to someone urgently.
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Noland Curtis
•How much does it cost? Nothing's free these days.
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Muhammad Hobbs
•It's worth checking their website at claimyr.com for details. For me the time savings made it worthwhile.
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