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One more thing to consider - even if you qualify for regular unemployment, the weekly benefit amount depends on your wages during the base period. Higher earnings mean higher weekly benefits, up to the state maximum.
Thanks for all the detailed info everyone! This has been really helpful in understanding how it all works.
No problem! The unemployment system is confusing but forums like this really help people understand their options.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I should be fine with my work history as long as I add up all my wages correctly. Really appreciate all the detailed explanations.
No problem! The Washington ESD system seems complicated at first but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
good luck with everything!
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I used to stress about this too but then realized - if the situation were reversed and I was the employer, I'd want my laid-off employees to file for unemployment. It's better for everyone when people have income support while job searching rather than becoming desperate or having to take jobs way below their skill level just to survive.
That's such a thoughtful way to look at it. It really is better for the whole economy when people can take time to find appropriate work.
Yes! Unemployment benefits help maintain consumer spending and prevent downward economic spirals in communities.
Final thought - you mentioned having a good relationship with your employer. If that's truly the case, they'll understand you need to file for unemployment and won't hold it against you. Good employers want their former employees to be okay financially while job hunting.
Exactly. And who knows - maybe you'll end up working with them again in the future when their business situation improves.
That would be nice! I'd definitely be open to that if the opportunity came up.
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One more tip - if you're getting close to exhausting your 26 weeks and still haven't found work, start looking into other assistance programs like SNAP or local resources. Don't wait until the last week to figure out your next steps.
Good advice. Hopefully it won't come to that but better to be prepared.
Exactly. Having a backup plan reduces stress and lets you focus on job hunting instead of panicking about bills.
I used Claimyr when I was having issues with my weekly claims getting stuck. Really helped to talk to someone at Washington ESD who could see what was going on with my account instead of just guessing based on the online portal status.
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Much faster than trying to call directly. I think I got through within an hour instead of spending all day redialing the main number.
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Hope this thread helped answer your question about benefit amounts. The main thing to remember is it's roughly 50% of your average weekly wage up to the maximum, calculated from your base year earnings.
Yes, this was exactly what I needed to know. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything.
Happy to help. Good luck with whatever situation you're facing!
Feel free to ask if you have any other questions about the unemployment process. This community is pretty good about sharing knowledge and experiences.
Will do! It's nice to know there are people willing to help navigate all this stuff.
That's what these forums are for. We've all been there at some point.
Sean Flanagan
One more thing - if you're getting severance pay or vacation payout, that might affect when you can start collecting benefits. Washington ESD considers some types of separation pay as wages, which could delay your eligibility.
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Paolo Marino
•I'm getting two weeks of vacation pay. Will that delay my benefits by two weeks?
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Sean Flanagan
•It might, depending on how your employer reports it. You'll need to report it when you file your claim and let Washington ESD determine how it affects your eligibility.
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Zara Mirza
The whole process is honestly overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes pretty straightforward. The hardest part is dealing with any issues that come up and trying to reach someone at Washington ESD when you need help.
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Paolo Marino
•That seems to be the common theme - hard to reach anyone when you have questions. I'll definitely look into that Claimyr service if I run into problems.
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