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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've been getting partial benefits for 2 months now and it's been a lifesaver. Don't let people scare you about the process - yes it's bureaucratic but it works if you follow the rules.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm feeling more confident about applying now.
Just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. It becomes routine after a few weeks.
Update us on how it goes! I'm sure other people in similar situations would benefit from hearing about your experience with Washington ESD partial benefits.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I'm going to file this week.
Good luck! And remember Claimyr is there if you need help getting through to an agent quickly.
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The whole system would be so much easier if they just made the eligibility requirements clearer on their website. Half the confusion comes from trying to interpret vague official language.
I agree the website could be more user-friendly. But the basic requirements are fairly standard - sufficient wages, qualifying separation, able and available for work. Most people who think they should qualify actually do.
True, but the devil is in the details and those aren't always clear until you're dealing with specific situations.
OP you sound like a textbook case for approval. Restaurant closure, good work history, actively job searching. I'd be surprised if you had any issues with your claim. Just file soon and follow the weekly filing requirements.
Thanks for the encouragement! Planning to file tomorrow morning.
Perfect timing. Weekend filings sometimes take longer to process so weekday mornings are usually better.
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This whole thread has been super educational. I had no idea you could still get benefits with an outstanding overpayment. Bookmarking this for future reference!
Glad it was helpful! There's a lot of misinformation out there about unemployment rules.
Vince Eh
Hope this all works out for you OP. The unemployment system isn't perfect but if you follow the rules and timing, it usually works eventually.
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Hattie Carson
•Thanks! Feel much more confident about the process now.
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Sophia Gabriel
•Good luck with everything. The whole job loss thing is stressful enough without worrying about filing procedures.
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Sophia Gabriel
Been following this thread and wanted to add that if you do run into issues reaching Washington ESD, that Claimyr service people mentioned really does work. Used it last month when I had questions about my claim status and got connected right away.
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Hattie Carson
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I need help navigating the system.
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Tobias Lancaster
•Good to know there are options when the regular phone lines don't work.
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