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Does anyone know how long you can collect unemployment in Washington? I know it used to be different during COVID but what's the current limit?
Standard unemployment benefits last up to 26 weeks in Washington state. There's also extended benefits that can kick in during high unemployment periods, but that's not available right now.
26 weeks goes by faster than you think when you're job hunting. Make sure to use the time wisely for networking and skills development.
Just got my determination letter yesterday - $523 per week for up to 26 weeks. The whole process took about 4 weeks from filing to approval. No major issues thankfully.
Congrats on getting approved! That's a decent amount. Now I'm more confident about filing my own claim.
Make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week. Missing even one can cause delays in your payments.
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The 8 months should definitely be enough time. I've seen people qualify with less. The main thing is just making sure your employer actually reported your wages correctly to Washington ESD. Sometimes there are delays or mistakes in reporting.
How would I know if my wages weren't reported correctly?
Check your SAW account and compare it to your pay stubs. If something looks off, you can contact your employer or Washington ESD to get it corrected.
My sister had a similar situation - part time for several months then hours got cut. She qualified no problem and has been getting benefits for like 3 months now. Go ahead and apply!
That's encouraging! Did she have any trouble with the job search requirements being part-time before?
Nope, as long as you meet the work search requirements each week, it doesn't matter what your previous work schedule was.
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Just want to add that even if you're not sure about eligibility, file anyway. Let Washington ESD make the determination rather than assuming you won't qualify. Worst case they say no, but you might be surprised.
This is good advice. I almost didn't file when I got fired because I thought being terminated automatically disqualified me. Turns out that's not true.
That makes me feel better. I was worried the 'performance issues' thing would automatically disqualify me.
DEFINITELY file today or tomorrow. Don't overthink it. The application process is pretty straightforward and walks you through everything step by step. You can always provide additional documentation later if needed.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes smoothly and you don't have to deal with a long adjudication process.
Fingers crossed! I'll update this thread if anything interesting happens with my claim.
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For what it's worth, if you end up needing to call Washington ESD about your claim, I had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Used it twice when I couldn't get through on my own and it worked both times. Definitely beats spending hours on hold.
How much does something like that cost?
I'm not sure about pricing but it was worth it for me to avoid the frustration of constant busy signals when I needed to resolve an issue with my weekly claims.
Bottom line: file today, don't wait. The sooner you get in the system, the sooner you'll start receiving benefits after that waiting week. And make sure you have all your employment information organized before you start the application.
Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to know. Filing right now!
Good luck! The process is easier than it seems once you get started.
Ezra Collins
just wanted to add that the whole process can take a while if there's a classification dispute. don't expect quick answers but definitely worth pursuing if you think you were misclassified
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Ashley Adams
•Yeah, I'm prepared for it to take time. At least now I know it's worth trying instead of just assuming I'm not eligible.
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Victoria Scott
One more tip - when you file, make sure to mention specifically that you believe you were misclassified as a contractor. Don't just say you were a contractor and hope they figure it out. Be clear about your position.
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Ashley Adams
•Great advice! I'll make sure to be very clear about that when I file my claim.
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Benjamin Johnson
•And if you need to discuss this with someone at ESD, definitely consider using that Claimyr service. Complex classification issues really benefit from talking to an actual person who understands the nuances.
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