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One more tip - make sure you're filing your weekly claim before the Sunday deadline. I filed late one week (Monday morning) and my payment was delayed until the following week's cycle.
What time on Sunday is the cutoff? I usually file Sunday evening but want to make sure I'm not cutting it too close.
I think it's 11:59 PM on Sunday, but I always try to file earlier in the day just in case.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been way more helpful than trying to navigate the ESD website. Seems like the consensus is Sunday filing = Tuesday/Wednesday payment for most people.
Exactly! I feel so much better about my bill timing now.
Yeah this thread should be pinned or something, really useful information.
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Good luck with your claim! The unemployment process can be stressful but at least Washington ESD is generally fair about these things if you follow the rules.
Thank you! Feeling much more optimistic about the whole situation now.
One last tip - make sure you start looking for work right away even while your claim is being processed. Washington ESD requires job search activities and it's better to get started early.
Good point! I'll start applying to jobs this week while I wait for the adjudication.
Yes, and keep detailed records of your job search activities. You'll need to report them when filing your weekly claims.
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Just want to point out that the 26 weeks is the maximum you can receive during your benefit year. Some people might qualify for fewer weeks depending on their work history and earnings. The Washington ESD website has a calculator to estimate your potential benefit duration.
Where is this calculator? I couldn't find it on their website.
It's in the 'Before You Apply' section under benefit calculators. Though honestly their website navigation is terrible so it might be hard to find.
For anyone wondering about after the 26 weeks - you can't just immediately file a new claim. You need to work and earn enough wages to establish a new base period. The requirements are pretty specific about how much you need to earn.
How much do you need to earn to qualify for a new claim?
In Washington, you generally need to earn at least 6 times your weekly benefit amount in covered employment after your claim was filed. But it's complicated and depends on your specific situation.
Liam McGuire
just remember that unemployment is temporary - the goal is to find another job not live on benefits forever. that said the weekly amounts definitely help bridge the gap while you're searching
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Amara Eze
•Easy to say when you're not facing eviction. Some of us need every dollar we can get right now.
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Liam McGuire
•i get it trust me. was just trying to be encouraging. the job market is rough right now
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GalacticGuardian
For OP - based on your $52K salary, you're probably looking at somewhere between $280-320 per week depending on how your earnings were distributed throughout the year. Not great but better than nothing while you job hunt.
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Yuki Sato
•Thanks for the estimate! That's pretty much what I was hoping for. Should be enough to cover my basic expenses while I look for something new.
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GalacticGuardian
•Just make sure you're actively job searching and keeping track of your contacts. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week.
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