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The benefit amount also depends on whether you qualify for regular UI or if you're on standby status. Standby can sometimes have different calculations.
What's standby status?
It's when your employer expects to recall you within a specific timeframe. You don't have to job search but the benefit rules can be different.
Bottom line: if you were making good money, you'll probably get a decent unemployment benefit. But don't expect it to fully replace your salary, even at the maximum amount.
True, I'm already looking at having to cut back on expenses significantly.
That's the reality of unemployment - it's meant to be temporary assistance, not full salary replacement.
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One more thing - if Washington ESD denies your claim initially, you can appeal the decision. You have 30 days from the determination letter to file an appeal. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
The appeal process can take a while though, so definitely try to get everything right the first time if possible.
And if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your appeal or claim status, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. Worth checking out their demo if you're facing phone connection issues.
Bottom line: file your claim today. You have nothing to lose and potentially weeks of benefits to gain. Getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you, especially in your situation where it sounds like retaliation for safety complaints.
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.
Will do! This thread has been incredibly helpful.
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bottom line - file today, not tomorrow. every day you wait is money lost. the system is slow enough without adding your own delays
You're right. Going to file right after I finish reading these responses.
Final reminder: gather all your documentation (medical records, termination notice, any written warnings, etc.) before filing. Having everything organized makes the process much smoother and increases your chances of a quick approval.
Thanks everyone for the advice. This has been incredibly helpful and I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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Is there any penalty for filing one extra weekly claim after you've already gone back to work full-time? I filed last week not realizing I was supposed to report my work from the previous week.
As long as you reported your work earnings accurately, you should be fine. If you worked full-time, you would have gotten $0 in benefits for that week anyway.
OK good, that's exactly what happened. I got $0 but was worried I had done something wrong by filing.
The whole unemployment system needs an overhaul. Why is something as basic as closing a claim so confusing? Other states have much clearer processes.
Agreed. The lack of clear guidance creates so much unnecessary stress for people who are already dealing with job transitions.
At least we have resources like this forum and services like Claimyr to help navigate the system. Better than being completely on your own.
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One last tip - if you do file and get approved, make sure you understand the job search requirements right away. That's where a lot of people run into problems later.
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Jeremiah Brown
•You have to actively look for work and document your job search activities. The requirements can be pretty specific, so it's worth understanding them upfront.
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Mia Roberts
•This is covered in the initial claim process, but it's good to pay attention to those requirements because they're strictly enforced.
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Royal_GM_Mark
Hope this all works out for you OP! The qualification process is confusing but once you understand the base period concept, it makes more sense.
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Grace Lee
•Thanks! I'm going to go through my pay stubs this weekend and calculate everything. Fingers crossed I qualify.
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Royal_GM_Mark
•Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
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