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Just remember that even after you figure out your weekly benefit amount, you still have to meet all the other requirements - job search, able and available, etc. The monetary part is just the first step.
Bottom line - if your monetary determination looks right and matches your work history, then your weekly benefit amount should be accurate. Just make sure to file your weekly claims on time and report any work or earnings honestly.
One more thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while this is being adjudicated. If you win the appeal, you'll get back pay for all the weeks you filed. If you don't file, you lose those weeks even if you win.
Companies also contest claims because they know most people won't fight back due to time, stress, or not knowing the process. Don't let them count on your giving up. You have rights and documentation on your side.
The employer has to prove misconduct, not just claim it happened. Washington ESD will look at documentation, warnings, policies, and your work history. If they can't prove willful misconduct, you'll likely get approved.
The system is so broken but don't give up. I finally got through after 3 weeks of trying and they backdated my payments. Keep calling or find another way to reach them.
Chloe Taylor
The key thing is just to be patient and keep filing your weekly claims even during the waiting week. I know it's stressful when you need money, but the system does work eventually.
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Ava Martinez
•Thanks for the encouragement. It's definitely stressful but good to know it works out in the end.
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Chloe Taylor
•Hang in there. Most people get through the process without major issues.
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Diego Flores
Just want to add that if you have any questions about your specific situation during the waiting week, don't hesitate to contact Washington ESD. It's better to ask questions early than to have problems later.
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Ava Martinez
•Definitely will do. Better safe than sorry with unemployment claims.
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Zainab Abdulrahman
•And if you can't get through on the phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually worked for me. Worth considering if you need to talk to someone urgently.
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