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update us when you get through, curious to hear what they say about the adjudication timeline
Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share soon.
Remember that even if your initial claim is delayed, you should still file your weekly claims to protect your benefits. Don't skip weeks just because you're in adjudication.
I've been filing them but it's frustrating to keep doing it when nothing seems to be happening. Good to know I should keep it up though.
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i just hope they fix their phone system. trying to reach an agent shouldnt be this hard in 2025
That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist. Until Washington ESD fixes their capacity issues, sometimes you need a workaround.
Bottom line for the original question: At $75k annually, you're looking at roughly $733-850 per week for up to 26 weeks, depending on your exact quarterly earnings. File immediately when you become unemployed and keep detailed job search records.
Perfect summary. Really appreciate everyone's help with understanding the process.
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If your claim is taking longer than expected, it might be worth trying to contact Washington ESD directly. I know the phones are terrible but sometimes you can get through early in the morning or right when they open.
I've tried calling at 8am sharp when they open and still can't get through. The system is completely jammed.
This is exactly why I ended up using Claimyr - saved me from burning hours every day trying to get through on my own. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to find out what's happening.
Just want to echo what others have said about filing weekly claims while you wait. I almost made the mistake of thinking I didn't need to do anything until my claim was approved. Thank goodness I read this forum!
Same here! I had no idea about the weekly claims requirement. This thread has been super helpful.
Glad people are finding this useful. The weekly claims requirement trips up a lot of first-time filers.
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For anyone still confused about this - there are online calculators that can give you a rough estimate of your Washington unemployment benefits based on your wage history. Not perfect but helpful for getting a ballpark figure.
Really? Where can I find those calculators?
Just search for 'Washington state unemployment calculator' - there are a few different ones available. Just remember they're estimates since they don't have access to your actual wage records.
This thread has been super helpful! I've been wondering about my calculation for months but was too embarrassed to ask. Turns out lots of people are confused about the same thing.
Same here! Glad I asked because I learned a lot from everyone's responses.
The benefit calculation is genuinely complex - there's no shame in not understanding it immediately. Even Washington ESD staff sometimes need to look things up!
Cedric Chung
This has been a great discussion! For anyone still confused, just remember: cyclical unemployment = unemployment that cycles up and down with the economy. Recession = more cyclical unemployment. Economic boom = less cyclical unemployment. It's that simple!
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Scarlett Forster
•Perfect summary! That's exactly what I needed to understand. Cyclical unemployment rises and falls due to changes in the business cycle.
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Rachel Tao
•yeah this makes total sense now. thanks everyone for explaining it so clearly!
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Talia Klein
Just wanted to add that understanding cyclical unemployment is important for policy makers too. They can use fiscal policy (government spending) and monetary policy (interest rates) to try to reduce cyclical unemployment during recessions. It's one of the main tools for economic stabilization.
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Scarlett Forster
•That's really interesting! So governments can actually do something about cyclical unemployment, unlike structural unemployment which requires longer-term solutions?
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Talia Klein
•Exactly! Cyclical unemployment responds well to demand-side policies. Structural unemployment requires supply-side policies like education and training programs, which take much longer to implement and show results.
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