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UPDATE: Just got my payment! It showed up this morning exactly like everyone said it would. Thanks for all the reassurance and advice in this thread!
So happy for you! This gives me hope that mine will show up soon too.
Perfect! That's the normal timeline. Should be smooth sailing from here on out.
Great to see a success story! For anyone else reading this thread later - the 2-3 business day timeline mentioned here is pretty accurate for Washington ESD payments once your weekly claims are processed.
This whole thread should be pinned for new claimants. Really helpful info here.
Definitely! I wish I had found something like this when I was panicking yesterday.
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I'm getting $445/week after working in tech for 3 years. The calculation seems fair based on what I was making. Just make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week.
What happens if you miss filing a weekly claim?
You can usually file late but you might not get paid for that week. Better to just stay on top of it every Sunday.
Thanks everyone for all the info! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Sounds like I can expect around $285/week based on my earnings history.
You're welcome! Remember to apply as soon as possible after your last day of work to avoid any delays.
Good luck! The whole process can be overwhelming but this forum helped me too when I was starting out.
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Bottom line: you should be able to get unemployment after workers comp ends as long as you're medically cleared to work and available for employment. The process might take a bit longer but it's definitely possible.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Going to file my claim this week and see how it goes.
Good luck! Keep all your documentation organized and be patient with the process.
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If your employer contests your claim (says you were fired for misconduct or quit voluntarily), be prepared to provide documentation proving otherwise. Save emails, performance reviews, anything that supports your version of events.
I'm being laid off due to budget cuts so hopefully that won't be an issue, but good to know.
Layoffs are usually straightforward, but it's always good to be prepared just in case.
Last thing - don't ignore any mail or messages from Washington ESD. Even if it looks like junk mail, open it. Missing a deadline or failing to respond can mess up your benefits big time.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more prepared now.
Good luck with everything! The process seems overwhelming at first but it gets easier once you get into the routine.
Genevieve Cavalier
The benefit amount is just one piece of the puzzle. You also need to think about how long you can collect benefits - usually 26 weeks but it depends on the unemployment rate and other factors.
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Madison King
•Good point! I'm hoping to find work before I need the full 26 weeks anyway.
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Genevieve Cavalier
•That's the right attitude! Unemployment should be a bridge while you're job searching, not a long-term plan.
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Ethan Scott
just remember you have to be actively looking for work to keep collecting. the job search requirements are no joke and they do check up on people
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Madison King
•Yeah I've heard they're strict about that. Better to start job searching right away even if you're not sure about your benefit amount yet.
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Ethan Scott
•exactly! and keep good records of everything you do for job searching
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