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I was worried about the same thing when I filed. Turns out I qualified for $612 per week which was way more than I thought. The application process was actually pretty straightforward once I understood what information they needed.
That gives me hope! I'm going to file this week and see what happens.
Good luck! Make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file.
Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD about your benefit calculation or any other questions, I had success with Claimyr. They connected me right to an agent who could see my account and walk through the math with me. Made the whole process way less stressful.
I think I'm going to need help navigating this whole process. Thanks for the recommendation!
You're welcome! The peace of mind is worth it when you're already stressed about being unemployed.
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i had a similar experience where i thought my benefits were too low but it turned out to be correct. washington esd is actually pretty accurate with their calculations once you understand the system
Yeah seems like the system works as intended, just not always obvious how the numbers are reached.
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I went through something similar and the key is just being honest and upfront with Washington ESD about everything. They're more understanding than people think when you're dealing with legitimate circumstances.
Thanks for sharing that. It helps to hear from people who've been through it.
Bottom line - wait until you're medically cleared, document everything, and then file your claim. Washington ESD should approve it once you meet the able and available requirement. Good luck!
Thank you everyone for all the advice. I feel much more prepared now for when the time comes to apply.
Remember about Claimyr if you need help getting through to Washington ESD when you do apply. Makes the whole process much less stressful.
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One thing to watch out for is if your claim goes into adjudication for any reason. That can happen at any time, not just at 12 weeks. If it does, be prepared for a long wait to get it resolved.
Mine went into adjudication at week 8 and took forever to resolve. If that happens to anyone, definitely try Claimyr to get through to talk to someone about it.
Good point. The phone system is useless for getting adjudication help.
Just to summarize for anyone reading this later - there's nothing special about 12 weeks of unemployment in Washington. Keep filing your weekly claims, do your job searches, and you'll be fine as long as you have benefit weeks remaining in your claim year.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for putting my mind at ease about this!
This thread should be pinned. So many people have this same question.
QuantumQuasar
I had a similar situation and Washington ESD actually reclassified me as an employee after investigating. It took a few months but I eventually got benefits. Don't give up if they initially deny you.
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Zoe Kyriakidou
•That's encouraging to hear. Did you have to provide a lot of documentation during the investigation?
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QuantumQuasar
•Yeah, they wanted emails, contracts, anything showing how the company controlled my work. It was worth gathering everything though.
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Keisha Jackson
The bottom line is that it's worth applying even as a 1099 worker. If there's any chance you were misclassified, Washington ESD will figure it out. You have nothing to lose by trying.
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Zoe Kyriakidou
•You're right. I'm going to apply tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks everyone for all the advice.
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Paolo Moretti
•Good luck! And remember, if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim status, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier can really help you get through.
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