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One more tip - if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, try using Claimyr. I mentioned it earlier but it really does help cut through the phone queue nightmare. Made the whole process way less stressful for me.
I'm skeptical of services like that but honestly the phone situation is so bad I might try it.
I was skeptical too but it worked exactly like they showed in their demo video. Worth it when you need actual answers from a real person.
Bottom line - don't let anyone tell you that you can only get unemployment if you're fired. That's completely wrong and you could be missing out on benefits you deserve. Hours reduction definitely qualifies in most cases.
Thank you everyone for all the help! I'm definitely applying today. Feel so much better knowing I might actually qualify.
You're welcome! Hope everything works out for you. The worst they can do is say no, but based on what you described you should be approved.
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Don't forget that you need to meet the monetary eligibility requirements too. Just because you can get the maximum weekly amount doesn't mean you automatically qualify if you haven't worked long enough or earned enough total wages.
What are the minimum requirements? I've been working full-time for 3 years so I should be fine, but curious.
You need at least $3,850 in your base period and wages in at least two quarters. With 3 years of full-time work you should definitely qualify.
The whole benefit calculation system is pretty complex. I'm glad Washington state has decent maximums compared to other places, but I wish the process was more transparent and easier to understand.
Agreed! The Washington ESD website could definitely explain the calculations more clearly.
At least this forum helps people figure it out. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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this has been really helpful. i was worried i wasnt going to get much but sounds like washington actually has pretty good unemployment benefits compared to other places
Same here! I was dreading having to file for unemployment but at least the benefits seem reasonable.
One last thing to mention - remember you still have to meet all the job search requirements even if you're getting the maximum benefit. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and you have to keep a log of what you did.
Yeah they're pretty strict about the job search requirements. Make sure you understand what counts as a valid job search activity.
Exactly. And keep good records because they can audit your job search log at any time.
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The thing that helped me get over the guilt was realizing that refusing to collect unemployment doesn't help anyone. It doesn't create jobs, it doesn't help other unemployed people, it doesn't improve the economy. All it does is make your own situation worse for no reason.
That's a really logical way to look at it. There's literally no benefit to not collecting.
Exactly. You're not being noble by suffering unnecessarily.
Just want to say thanks for asking this question. I'm in a similar situation and was feeling the same guilt. Reading all these responses has really helped me realize I should file my claim too. We shouldn't feel bad about using a system we've been paying into our whole careers.
I'm so glad this helped you too! We should both file our claims and stop feeling guilty about it.
Definitely! Good luck with your job search.
Mikayla Brown
One thing to consider is that PFML has a maximum benefit amount, so if you make really good money, you might not get your full salary replaced. But it's still probably better than unemployment benefits.
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Kolton Murphy
•I'm not in the high earner category so that shouldn't be an issue for me, but good to know!
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Mikayla Brown
•Yeah, the cap is pretty reasonable for most people. Just something to be aware of when budgeting.
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Sean Matthews
Thanks for this thread! I'm not pregnant yet but planning to start trying soon, and this gives me a much better understanding of what financial options are available. PFML sounds like a great program.
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Kolton Murphy
•Glad it was helpful! I learned so much from everyone's responses too.
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Evelyn Rivera
•It's always good to plan ahead for these things. Knowledge is power when it comes to navigating benefit programs!
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