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The key thing is to file your weekly claims on time every single week. If you miss the deadline you could lose benefits for that week and it's hard to get them to reverse it. Set up a reminder on your phone.
Good advice! I'll set up a Sunday reminder to file my weekly claim. Better safe than sorry.
Smart move. I've seen people lose thousands of dollars because they forgot to file on time or thought they could skip a week.
Also worth noting that the 26 weeks can be spread out over your benefit year if you have periods of part-time work. So if you work part-time for a few weeks and don't collect benefits, those weeks don't count against your 26 week maximum.
That's actually really helpful to know. So the 26 weeks is 26 weeks of actual benefit payments, not 26 calendar weeks from when I filed?
Exactly right. It's 26 weeks of payments, which could be stretched over a longer period depending on your work situation.
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Check if Washington has a unemployment insurance ombudsman specifically. Some states have dedicated positions for UI complaints separate from the general ombudsman.
I'll look into that. Would be nice if there was someone whose actual job is dealing with these problems.
Even if they don't have a UI-specific ombudsman, the state ombudsman office handles all agency complaints.
Bottom line - document everything, exhaust administrative remedies, and consider legal action as a last resort. But don't let them string you along indefinitely.
Good plan. And seriously consider trying Claimyr to actually get through to someone who can help. Sometimes the right contact makes all the difference.
I'm convinced at this point. Going to check out that service today.
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The bottom line is yes, you do pay into unemployment insurance as an employee in Washington state. It's a small percentage of your paycheck that gives you the right to collect benefits if you become unemployed through no fault of your own.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for helping me understand how this works.
Glad this thread helped clarify things. It's important for workers to understand their benefits and contributions.
One more thing - if you ever switch jobs or have gaps in employment, your prior contributions still count toward your benefit eligibility. The system tracks your wage history across different employers.
Good to know! I was wondering about that since I've had a few different jobs.
Yeah, Washington ESD looks at your wage history over a specific base period to determine your benefit amount and eligibility.
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definitely try claimyr if you need to talk to someone at washington esd. i was skeptical at first but it actually worked when i needed to get through about my pending claim. saved me probably hours of calling and getting busy signals
Good to know there are options if I do need to call. Hoping I won't need to but nice to have a backup plan.
exactly, hope you dont need it but if you do its there
The waiting is definitely the hardest part. Try to stay busy with job searching and other productive activities while you wait. The determination will come when it comes, and stressing about it won't make it happen faster.
You're absolutely right. I should focus on things I can control rather than obsessing over the claim status. Thanks for the reminder!
Mae Bennett
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Just take it step by step and don't overthink it.
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Liam Duke
•Thanks for the encouragement. I think I'm ready to start the application now that I understand the process better.
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Mae Bennett
•You've got this! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you're in the system, the weekly claims become routine.
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Beatrice Marshall
Good luck with your application! Most people get approved without any issues if they were laid off. The key is being thorough and honest on your application.
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Liam Duke
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more confident about applying now.
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Manny Lark
•Happy to help! Feel free to ask if you run into any questions during the process.
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