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The whole system is designed to be confusing and make you give up. Hang in there and don't let them discourage you from getting the benefits you're entitled to.
Thanks, I'll definitely keep fighting if I need to use the system.
Final thought - if you do end up needing to file and have trouble reaching Washington ESD for any reason, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get through on my own.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know the option exists.
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Does the weekly benefit amount stay the same for your entire claim period or can it change?
It stays the same throughout your benefit year unless there are very specific circumstances like a wage correction. Your WBA is locked in when your claim is established.
That's what I figured but wanted to confirm. Thanks!
For anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about benefit calculations or claim issues, seriously consider using a service like Claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked great for getting connected to an agent quickly.
That's exactly the type of question they can help with. Check out their demo video to see how it works.
Thanks for the tip! Good to know there are options when the regular phone system doesn't work.
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One more thing - make sure you keep documenting your job search activities even after benefits end. If you do qualify for a new claim later, you'll need to show you've been actively looking for work during any gap periods.
Good point. I've been keeping a spreadsheet of applications but wasn't sure if I needed to continue that after benefits end.
Better to keep doing it just in case. It's also helpful for your own tracking to see what approaches are working and which aren't.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful even though the situation sucks. I'm going to start applying for assistance programs and look into some of the temporary work options while I keep searching for something permanent.
Good luck! It's a tough situation but having a plan will help you get through it.
Hope things work out for you. Don't forget about trying to get through to Washington ESD if you need clarification on anything - that's what they're there for.
Pedro Sawyer
If your claim gets complicated or you need to appeal a decision about your benefit amount, don't wait too long to get help. I tried to handle an overpayment issue myself and made it worse. Should have called Washington ESD sooner but couldn't get through. Claimyr helped me reach someone who explained the whole situation in 10 minutes.
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Summer Green
•Good to know there are options if things get complicated. Hopefully my claim will be straightforward.
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Mae Bennett
•most claims are pretty straightforward if you were a regular employee. the complicated ones are usually contractors or people with multiple jobs
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Beatrice Marshall
Last thing - make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and what you actually receive. If you have any deductions (like child support or taxes), your actual payment will be less than your weekly benefit amount.
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Summer Green
•I don't have any of those deductions, so I should get the full amount each week?
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Beatrice Marshall
•As long as you don't have any garnishments or choose tax withholding, yes. The full weekly benefit amount goes to you.
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