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One last tip: if you had any other income in the weeks before filing (like vacation pay or severance), make sure to report it accurately. Errors there can cause delays and overpayment issues later.
I did get a small severance payout, I'll make sure to report that correctly
Yeah overpayment notices are a nightmare to deal with later
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This whole thread is making me anxious about my own payment that's supposed to come tomorrow. Washington ESD really needs to get their act together with communication.
I'm sure yours will be fine. This seems like it might be an isolated issue or just bad timing on my part.
Most payments go through without problems. The delayed ones just get more attention because they're stressful.
Following up to see if OP ever got their payment sorted out? I'm having a similar issue this week.
Still waiting unfortunately. Going to try calling Washington ESD again first thing tomorrow morning.
Ugh that sucks. I might look into that calling service people mentioned if the regular number doesn't work.
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Bottom line is Washington ESD calculates your weekly benefit amount based on your earnings in your base period. The exact formula is on their website but it can be confusing. Your best bet is to file your claim and see what amount they give you.
Thanks everyone for all the info. I think I have a better understanding now of how the benefit calculation works.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly claims on time and keep looking for work.
One more thing - if you think your benefit amount is calculated wrong you can appeal it. There's a process for that through Washington ESD.
I think it's 30 days from when you receive the determination notice, but don't quote me on that. Check with Washington ESD for the exact timeframe.
Definitely something you'd want to call about if you need to appeal. That's another situation where Claimyr might be helpful to actually get through to someone.
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One more thing - if you've been self-employed or worked as a contractor recently, mention that in your application. The rules are different for gig work and contractor payments.
I did some DoorDash between jobs. Should I include that?
Yes, include all work activity. They need the complete picture of your recent work history.
Good luck with your application! The first time is always nerve-wracking but you'll get through it. Washington ESD processes thousands of these every week so they're used to helping people figure it out.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
You're welcome! Come back and let us know how it goes. Happy to help with any other questions that come up.
Amina Diallo
If your payment is ever more than 2 days late, definitely call ESD or use one of those callback services to find out what's wrong. Usually there's a specific issue that needs to be resolved.
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Lena Müller
Yeah, Claimyr has been really helpful for getting through when I've had payment issues. Much better than trying to call during busy hours.
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