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This has been super helpful for me too. I start filing next week and was dreading trying to figure out what all the different numbers mean.
Glad this thread helped you too! Good luck with your first filing.
The first few times feel overwhelming but it gets much easier. Don't stress too much about it.
Just to close the loop on this - I successfully filed my weekly claim using my SSN as the identification number. Everything went through without any issues. Thanks everyone for the help!
Awesome! Thanks for following up to confirm it worked.
Great news! And remember, if you ever need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your claim, Claimyr is there to help get you connected without the endless hold times.
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I made decent money but it was all in the first half of last year. Then I had a lower paying job for a few months before getting laid off. Will they use my higher earnings or more recent ones?
How do I request that? Is it something I do when I file or after?
You can request it when you file your initial claim or contact Washington ESD after filing if you think it would result in higher benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website. I feel much better about filing my claim now.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be overwhelming but once you understand the basics it's much easier to navigate.
This is why I love this forum. Real people sharing real experiences instead of confusing government websites.
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One more tip - if you qualify for the maximum benefit amount, you also qualify for the maximum number of weeks (usually 26 weeks). The duration and amount are linked in Washington's system.
That makes sense. Hopefully I won't need it for that long but good to know the system is designed fairly.
Overall Washington's unemployment system works pretty well once you get through the initial setup. The benefit calculation is transparent and the amounts are livable for most people.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! I feel much more informed about what to expect now.
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For anyone else reading this thread, I'd recommend keeping track of your earnings and employment dates. Makes it easier to determine eligibility and complete the application if you ever need to file for benefits.
Great advice! I should probably start keeping better records of my employment history.
yeah pay stubs and tax documents are really helpful when filing a claim
The bottom line is that Washington state's unemployment system is designed to help workers who lose their jobs, but you do need to have worked enough to contribute to the system. Sounds like 8 months of full-time work should easily meet the requirements.
That's reassuring! Hopefully I won't need to find out, but at least I know what to expect now.
fingers crossed you wont need it but good that youre informed just in case
Austin Leonard
One last tip - make sure you're ready to start your job search requirements right away if you get approved. Washington ESD requires you to be actively looking for work and you'll need to log your job search activities.
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Justin Chang
•Good point. I already started updating my resume, so I'm ready to start applying places.
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Austin Leonard
•Perfect! That shows you're taking it seriously and ready to get back to work.
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Lauren Wood
Really hope everything works out for you OP. Being fired is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you can get unemployment benefits. Sounds like you should be fine based on what you've described.
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Justin Chang
•Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences and advice.
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