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Still think it's crazy that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get benefits we've earned. The system should be simpler, especially for people already dealing with job loss stress.
I understand the frustration, but the interstate system actually works pretty well considering how complex it could be. Multiple states coordinating benefits is inherently complicated.
Maybe, but other government services manage to work across state lines without this much hassle.
Final update: I filed my interstate claim yesterday and it went through! Now I just need to wait for the wage verification. Thanks everyone for the help and advice. This forum saved me a lot of confusion and stress.
yay!! glad it worked out for you
Awesome news! Hope your job search goes well here in Washington.
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Bottom line for the original question: 26 weeks max under normal conditions, file weekly, do job search, stay eligible. Pretty straightforward once you know the basics.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Feeling much more confident about managing my claim now.
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One more thing - if you worked in multiple states, you might need to file in the state where you earned the most wages, not necessarily where you live now. Washington ESD can help figure that out if you're not sure.
Good point, but I've only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Yeah, most people it's straightforward. But good to mention for anyone else reading this thread.
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Washington's system is actually pretty user-friendly compared to some other states I've heard about.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I think I have enough to get started with my application now.
Good luck! File as soon as possible and don't hesitate to ask more questions if you run into issues.
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The bottom line is there's no hard income limit, but your earnings will reduce your weekly benefit payment. If you earn enough that the reduction brings your benefit to $0, you won't get paid that week but you can still file your claim and potentially get benefits in weeks when you earn less.
That's really helpful - so it's week by week based on what I actually earn?
Exactly. Your earnings for each week affect only that week's benefit calculation.
I hope this thread helps other people too - this income limit question comes up a lot and it's not explained very clearly on the Washington ESD website.
Definitely! Thanks everyone for all the explanations. I feel much more confident about how this works now.
Yeah this was super helpful. I was wondering about the same thing for my situation.
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Drake
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Thanks for all the help!
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Tuesday morning deposit crew checking in! Been getting mine at 6:47am every Tuesday for months now. You'll get into a routine with it.
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•Looking forward to that routine! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info.
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