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UPDATE: I tried using Claimyr like someone mentioned and actually got through to Washington ESD! Turns out my employer did report my wages wrong - they had me down as working only 6 months instead of 8. The agent said I need to get corrected information from my employer and resubmit. At least now I know what the problem is!
That's great news! Getting the correct wage information should resolve everything. Make sure your employer submits the corrected quarterly reports to Washington ESD directly.
wait this is the OP responding from a different account - thanks everyone for the help!
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One last tip - if you end up having any issues or questions after the move, don't waste time trying to call Washington ESD the regular way. The wait times are insane and you'll just get frustrated.
Yeah several people mentioned using Claimyr to actually get through to agents. Seems like that's the way to go if I need to talk to someone.
Exactly. I wish I had known about it earlier. Would have saved me so much time and stress trying to get simple questions answered.
Sounds like you've got good advice here. The move shouldn't affect your benefits at all as long as you stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. Good luck!
Thank you! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences. This thread has been super helpful.
That's what this community is for! We're all trying to navigate this unemployment system together.
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Bottom line - if you're making $4,200/month consistently, you'll probably get close to $850-900/week in unemployment benefits. That's assuming no gaps in your work history and you meet all the other requirements.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. Hopefully I won't need to file but at least I know what to expect.
Hope your job situation works out!
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The timing of when you file can also matter for your benefit year. If you file early in the year vs late in the year, it might affect which quarters count toward your base period and potentially your benefit amount.
That's true - Washington ESD uses a specific base period calculation, so timing can impact your weekly benefit amount, though not the 26 week duration.
I filed in December so I'm hoping my base period included my best earning quarters from last year.
Has anyone here actually used up all 26 weeks? I'm curious what happens at the end - do they send you a notice or does it just stop?
yeah you get paperwork explaining everything. they dont just cut you off without warning
If you're getting close to exhausting benefits and have questions about what's next, that's another good time to use Claimyr to speak with an agent. They can explain your options for reapplying or other programs you might qualify for.
Hannah White
For anyone still reading this - I found that Washington ESD also sends email reminders about filing your weekly claim if you sign up for notifications.
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Isabella Russo
•Oh that's perfect! I'll definitely sign up for those email reminders.
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Hannah White
•Yeah, it's in your account settings. Just another way to make sure you don't miss a week.
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Michael Green
Summary for anyone skimming: File your weekly claim AFTER the week ends, most people do it on Sunday for the previous Sunday-Saturday week. Set up reminders so you don't forget!
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Isabella Russo
•Perfect summary! That's exactly what I needed to know.
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Michael Green
•Glad this thread helped clear things up for you!
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