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For what it's worth, I just filed my claim yesterday and the online system only asked me to upload pay stubs if there were wage discrepancies. Since my employer reported everything correctly, I didn't need to provide any additional documentation. The system is pretty smart about matching up wage records.
That's encouraging! Hopefully my employer reported everything correctly too and I won't need to provide extra documentation.
Keep those pay stubs handy just in case, but you might not need them if everything matches up in their system.
Bottom line from reading all these responses: gather 12-18 months of pay stubs from all your jobs, make copies or scan them, have them ready when you file, but don't panic if you don't have every single one. Washington ESD has most wage information already and will let you know if they need additional documentation.
Perfect summary! This gives me a clear action plan for getting my documentation together.
Agreed, this thread covered all the main points someone would need to know about pay stub requirements.
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One more thing - if you're getting the maximum benefit, you'll definitely want to stay on top of your job search requirements. Washington ESD scrutinizes high-benefit claims more closely.
You need to make at least 3 job search activities per week and keep detailed records in your WorkSource account. They can audit your job search at any time.
I got audited last month and had to provide proof of every job application. Keep good records!
The system is so complicated. I wish they'd just tell you upfront what your benefit amount will be instead of making you guess.
You can actually see an estimate once you start the application process. It shows your potential weekly benefit amount before you submit.
I never got that far because I kept getting error messages. That's when I ended up using Claimyr to get help from an actual person at Washington ESD.
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For anyone still having trouble getting answers from Washington ESD directly, I also had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Really helped when I needed to sort out a payment issue and couldn't get through on the phone.
Seems like several people have had good experiences with that. Might be worth remembering if I run into issues.
Yeah, it's nice to have options when the regular phone system isn't working. The wait times can be brutal otherwise.
Bottom line for the OP - you should see your payment by Wednesday or Thursday at the latest if you filed Sunday and everything is processed normally. The Tuesday/Wednesday processing schedule is pretty reliable in my experience.
Perfect, thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'll stop obsessively checking my bank account now that I know what to expect.
Good luck! Once you get into the routine it becomes much less stressful.
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So basically every time I've been employed, my employer has been paying into this fund on my behalf, and now when I need it, the money is there. It's like a forced savings account managed by Washington ESD.
That's a good way to look at it! Though you can't control when you 'withdraw' from it like a normal savings account.
Right, and you can only access it under specific circumstances - you can't just decide to quit and collect benefits.
the whole funding system makes more sense now. thanks everyone for explaining it. i feel better about collecting benefits knowing its not coming from some general tax fund but from a specific insurance system that employers pay into
That's the important distinction. Unemployment insurance is an earned benefit, not a handout.
Correct. Your benefit amount is calculated based on your wage history, proving it's tied to your work contributions to the system.
Amara Torres
Been there done that. Filed for unemployment twice in the past 5 years. First time I got $680/week, second time I got $742/week because my wages had gone up. The system actually works pretty well once you get through the initial application process.
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Liam Mendez
•That's encouraging to hear! Any tips for avoiding problems with the application?
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Amara Torres
•Just be completely honest about everything. Don't try to game the system or leave anything out. They verify everything anyway so it's better to be upfront from the start.
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Olivia Van-Cleve
Based on what you've said about your wages, I'd estimate you'll get somewhere between $580-650 per week. That's assuming you worked consistently and didn't have any gaps in employment. The exact amount depends on the quarterly breakdown of your earnings.
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Liam Mendez
•That's right in the range everyone else has been saying. Thanks for all the help everyone, I'm definitely going to apply this weekend!
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Mason Kaczka
•Good luck! Come back and let us know how it goes. Always helpful to hear real experiences.
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