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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Just to wrap up - the key things to remember about Washington ESD benefit calculations: they use your highest quarter from the base period, apply a rate based on your total earnings, cap it at the maximum ($999 currently), and the result determines both your weekly amount and total benefit year eligibility.
Perfect summary! This makes way more sense now than when I first got my determination letter.
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Awesome news! I remember that feeling of relief when my approval finally came through. Now the real work begins with keeping up with all the requirements - job searches, weekly certifications, etc. But at least you'll have some income coming in.
Yeah I'm definitely going to stay on top of everything now. Don't want to risk losing benefits after waiting so long.
Smart approach. The worst thing would be to get approved and then lose benefits due to a paperwork issue.
For anyone else reading this - definitely keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication. I made the mistake of stopping when mine took forever, and it complicated things when I finally got approved. Learn from my error!
Good advice! I kept filing the whole time even though it felt pointless. Glad I did.
Yeah they tell you to keep filing but when you're in limbo for months it's hard to remember. Setting a weekly reminder helps.
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Don't get discouraged if the process seems overwhelming at first. Thousands of people go through this every week and most get their benefits eventually. Just stay organized and keep good records.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
Good luck! Remember to apply as soon as possible since the waiting week starts from when you file, not when you lost your job.
One last thing - make sure you report any income you earn while collecting unemployment, even if it's just a few hours of part-time work. They'll reduce your benefits accordingly but you won't get in trouble for working.
What if I do some freelance work or gig work?
All income needs to be reported, including freelance and gig work. Be honest about everything - they can find out anyway and penalties for fraud are severe.
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The system has definitely improved since the pandemic chaos, but it's still not perfect. At least now you can actually get through the application process without the website crashing every few minutes.
True, but the phone system is still a disaster. I spent 6 hours total on hold last week trying to get a simple question answered.
That's exactly the problem Claimyr solves. No more sitting on hold for hours just to talk to someone about your claim.
Just want to add that if you worked for the federal government or military, your eligibility might be handled differently. There are special programs for federal employees and ex-service members.
Good to know, though that doesn't apply to me. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone!
No problem! The unemployment system is confusing but once you understand the basics it's manageable. Good luck with your claim!
Haley Bennett
This thread has been super informative. I didn't realize you could transition from disability to unemployment benefits. Good to know for future reference!
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Sofia Price
•It's definitely not something most people think about until they need it. The key is understanding that unemployment benefits are based on your work history, not your most recent employment status.
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Haley Bennett
•That makes total sense when you explain it that way.
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Douglas Foster
Wishing you the best with your application and job search! Sounds like you have a solid plan and good information to work with.
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Douglas Foster
•That's what these forums are for. Hope everything goes smoothly for you!
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Nina Chan
•Agreed - love seeing people help each other navigate these systems. Good luck OP!
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