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One more thing - if you have any union membership or pension information, bring that too. Washington ESD asks about union affiliation and any other benefits you might be receiving.
I'm not in a union and don't have a pension. Should I still mention that somewhere?
The application will ask about it, so you'll just answer 'no' to those questions. No need to bring any documentation for things that don't apply to you.
The whole process is actually not that bad once you get started. Just take your time and read each question carefully. If you're unsure about something, it's better to call Washington ESD and ask than to guess wrong.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I feel much more prepared now!
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly claims on time every week, even if you haven't received your first payment yet.
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If it helps, I got my approval notification on a Wednesday after filing on a Monday two weeks prior. So exactly 2 weeks and 2 days. First payment showed up in my account the following Tuesday. So once it gets approved, the money comes pretty quick.
That timeline gives me hope! Fingers crossed I hear something this week then.
Don't forget that even after you get approved, you might have a waiting week depending on when you filed and your work history. That's separate from the processing time.
I thought they eliminated the waiting week in Washington?
They did eliminate it for most people, but there are still some situations where it applies. Manufacturing layoffs usually don't have waiting weeks though.
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Make copies of everything before you submit it! I learned that lesson when some of my documents got lost in the process.
Good tip! I'll make sure to keep copies of all my appeal paperwork.
Yeah, always keep a paper trail. You never know when you'll need to reference something later.
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Just remember that part-time work can affect your weekly benefit amount too. If you work while collecting UI, they reduce your benefit based on how much you earn that week.
How much can you earn before it affects your benefits? I might need to do some freelance work while I'm looking for a full-time job.
I think you can earn up to about $200 per week without any reduction, then they start reducing your benefit dollar for dollar after that. But you should double-check the current amounts.
The benefit amount calculation seems straightforward enough, but actually getting approved and receiving payments is where things get complicated. My advice is to file as soon as you're eligible and be prepared for potential delays.
Thanks for all the info everyone. I think I have enough information now to estimate my benefits and decide whether to file.
Good luck with your claim! And remember, if you need to contact Washington ESD for any reason, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier can really help you get through to an actual person instead of spending hours on hold.
CosmicCowboy
Wow, that's a significant increase! I need to check that out. Is there a website or how does it work?
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Amina Diallo
Yeah claimyr.com - they basically get you connected to actual Washington ESD staff without the endless hold times. Worth it just for peace of mind on the calculation.
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