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The $1,000 minimum seems pretty low honestly. Is that really all you need?
It's the minimum to qualify, but your benefit amount is based on your total wages during the base period. Higher wages = higher weekly benefit amount.
Ah ok that makes sense. So you'd still want to have worked more to get decent payments.
This thread has been super helpful! I was worried I hadn't worked long enough at my current job but sounds like my combined wages from this year should put me over the minimum requirement.
Same here! Really glad I asked about this.
Always good to understand these requirements before you actually need to file.
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One more thing - if you think your benefit calculation is wrong, you can appeal it. I had to do this when they miscalculated my base period earnings. Took a few weeks but they corrected it and paid me the difference.
I think it's 30 days from when you receive your monetary determination letter. Don't wait too long.
That's another good reason to use Claimyr - they can help you get through to an agent quickly to ask about appeals or corrections.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel like I understand the calculation much better now. Sounds like my $644 is probably correct based on my earnings history.
Glad we could help clarify things! The unemployment system is complicated but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
Good luck with your job search! Remember to keep track of your job search activities for Washington ESD.
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Does anyone know if there's a limit to how many weeks you can work part-time while collecting benefits? Or can you do it for your entire claim year?
There's no specific limit on how many weeks you can work part-time while collecting, but your total benefit amount is still limited to your maximum claim amount for the year.
That makes sense. So you're not extending your claim period, just potentially getting benefits for more weeks within the same timeframe.
I wish they would simplify this whole process. Between tracking hours, earnings, job searches, and all the reporting requirements, it's like a part-time job just managing unemployment benefits!
At least having clear info like this thread helps. Better than trying to decode Washington ESD's website on your own.
This is another reason I was glad to find Claimyr - being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD to clarify all these rules saved me so much stress and confusion.
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For what it's worth, I always recommend having taxes withheld from unemployment benefits if you end up in that situation again. It's one less thing to worry about at tax time.
Definitely learned my lesson on this one. I'll remember that for the future.
Live and learn! At least now you know what to expect and can plan accordingly.
Final thought - if you're really struggling to get information from Washington ESD about your 1099-G or tax withholding status, don't wait until the last minute. Tax deadline will be here before you know it.
Exactly. I waited too long last year and ended up having to file an extension because I couldn't get my unemployment tax documents sorted out in time.
That's why I mentioned Claimyr earlier. Sometimes you need to use every tool available to cut through the bureaucracy and get things done on time.
Sean Murphy
The key thing is to file consistently and on time. I set a reminder on my phone for every Sunday at 5pm to file my weekly claim.
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Yara Elias
•That's a great idea! I should do something similar.
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Sean Murphy
•It really helps. Missing even one week can mess up your whole schedule and cause delays.
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StarStrider
Bottom line: Washington ESD processes payments Tuesday/Wednesday for claims filed by Sunday. Your bank might add another day or two. Plan accordingly and don't panic if it's a day late.
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Yara Elias
•Perfect summary! This thread has been really helpful. Thanks everyone!
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StarStrider
•Glad we could help! Good luck with your claim.
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