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If your claim gets denied for any reason, don't give up! You have the right to appeal the decision. I had to appeal when my employer wrongly claimed I was fired for misconduct, and I won the appeal.
How long does the appeal process take?
My appeal took about 6 weeks from filing to the hearing. If you win, you get all the back benefits you should have received.
Good luck with your claim! The whole process can be stressful but most people who are eligible get their benefits without major issues. Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Thanks! I'm going to file my initial claim today.
You can also check out the Washington ESD YouTube channel - they have some helpful videos about the application process.
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Make sure you save or print confirmation pages during the application process. It's always good to have records of what you submitted and when.
Great tip! I'll make sure to save everything as I go through the process.
One last piece of advice - if you start working again even part-time while receiving benefits, make sure you report those earnings on your weekly claim. They'll adjust your benefits accordingly but you need to be upfront about it.
Definitely will do. I'd rather be honest and avoid problems later.
Smart approach. Washington ESD eventually finds out about unreported earnings anyway, and then you have to deal with overpayment issues.
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For what it's worth, $387/week on a $42k salary sounds about right. That's roughly $20k annually in benefits, which is pretty close to 50% of your previous income. The calculation is working as intended.
That's reassuring to hear. I was worried I was getting shortchanged but it sounds like it's in the right ballpark.
Yeah, the Washington system is actually pretty generous compared to some other states. Just make sure all your wage information is accurate.
Final advice: get a copy of your complete wage history from Washington ESD and compare it to your pay stubs and W-2s. Any missing wages or incorrect employer information will throw off your benefit calculation. Had a friend who was short $50/week because one employer's wages weren't reported correctly.
How do I get a copy of my wage history? Is that something I can access online or do I need to request it?
You should be able to see it in your online account, or you can call and request it. If you're having trouble getting through by phone, some people mentioned that Claimyr service earlier in the thread.
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This whole conversation reminds me of when I got laid off three years ago. I spent so much time trying to figure out the calculation beforehand when I should have just filed immediately. Don't make my mistake - every day you wait is a day you can't get benefits for.
Point taken! Filing this weekend for sure.
also remember you have to do the weekly claims every week and do job searches. its not just free money - there are requirements to keep getting paid
Yeah I heard about the job search requirements. How many jobs do you have to apply to each week?
I think it's 3 job search activities per week, but they can be applications, networking, job fairs, etc. Not just applications.
Ava Williams
One last thing - if you're looking at your monetary determination and the quarters seem wrong, double-check the dates. Sometimes people get confused about which year they're looking at, especially if they filed their claim early in the new year.
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Mei-Ling Chen
•Good point! I need to look at my letter more carefully to make sure I understand which specific months they're using.
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Raj Gupta
•The letter should be pretty clear about the date ranges, but if you're still confused, definitely call Washington ESD for clarification.
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Lena Müller
thanks everyone for explaining this! i was totally lost when i got my monetary determination letter but now i understand how washington esd calculates benefits using calendar quarters. makes way more sense now
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Mei-Ling Chen
•Same here! This thread really helped clear things up.
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