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Also remember that Washington ESD unemployment benefits max out at 26 weeks in a benefit year, so you can't collect indefinitely. The income replacement percentage matters less if you're planning to be unemployed for a long time - you need to find work within that timeframe.
Right, the time limit is another important factor. Thanks for the reminder.
Just wanted to add that if you're confused about your benefit calculation, you can always call Washington ESD and ask them to explain it. Though getting through can be challenging, services like Claimyr help with that. The agents can walk you through exactly how they calculated your weekly benefit amount.
I think I'll definitely try to talk to someone directly to understand my specific situation. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone!
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If anyone's still having issues reaching Washington ESD about card problems, I had success using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got through to an agent in like 20 minutes instead of calling all day.
That's the third person mentioning it so it must actually work. Might be worth trying if my direct deposit doesn't go through properly.
Yeah it definitely works. The video demo on their site shows exactly how the process works if you want to check it out first.
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If anyone's still worried about this, I used that Claimyr service mentioned earlier and got connected to a Washington ESD agent who explained my exact situation. Much better than guessing or stressing about it. The peace of mind was worth it.
I think I'm going to try that. This thread helped a lot but I'd still like to talk to an actual agent about my specific circumstances.
Summary for anyone who finds this thread later: Working while collecting unemployment is legal as long as you report ALL earnings and work hours when you file your weekly claim. Not reporting is fraud and illegal, but the work itself is fine and even encouraged by Washington ESD.
Perfect summary. Wish I had seen something this clear when I was confused about this same issue.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information. I feel so much better about this whole situation now.
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Look into disaster relief programs too if you're in an area that had any natural disasters recently. Sometimes there are special unemployment extensions or other assistance available that people don't know about.
We had some flooding earlier this year. I hadn't thought about checking if there are any special programs related to that.
FEMA sometimes has individual assistance programs that can help with living expenses. Worth looking into.
Remember that exhausting your benefits doesn't mean you failed. The job market is tough right now and 26 weeks sometimes just isn't enough through no fault of your own.
The average job search is taking longer than it used to across all industries. Don't let it get you down.
I appreciate all the support and advice from everyone. This community has been really helpful.
Giovanni Colombo
Just remember that if you turn down suitable work, Washington ESD can disqualify you from benefits. Make sure you understand what they consider 'suitable' for your situation.
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Luca Russo
•What counts as suitable work? I assume it has to be somewhat related to my experience and pay reasonably well?
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Giovanni Colombo
•Generally work that matches your skills and pays at least 70% of your previous wage, but the standards can change over time during your claim. Washington ESD has guidelines on their website.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
This thread has been super informative. I wish Washington ESD made this stuff clearer on their website instead of people having to figure it out through forums like this.
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Carmen Vega
•Seriously, their website is confusing as hell. Half the time I can't find basic information about my own claim.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
•Exactly. And good luck getting anyone on the phone to explain things clearly. That's why services like Claimyr are probably popular.
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