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For anyone wondering about the exact timing - your 52-week benefit year starts the Sunday of the week you file your initial claim, not the day you actually submit it. Just wanted to clarify that since it affects when your benefits expire.
That's a good detail to know. So if I filed on a Wednesday, my benefit year actually started the previous Sunday?
Exactly. Washington ESD always uses Sunday as the start of benefit weeks, so your benefit year will always start on a Sunday regardless of when during the week you file.
One last thing I wanted to add - if you're approaching your 26 week limit and think you might qualify for a new claim after working, it's worth talking to Washington ESD about the timing. Sometimes it makes sense to let your current claim expire before starting a new one, depending on your wage history.
Good luck getting through to them though. I tried for days before giving up and just filing when my claim expired.
This is exactly the type of question where Claimyr really helps. Complex timing questions like this need a real person to look at your account, not just general information from websites.
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One last thing - if you worked in multiple states, you might need to file in the state where you worked the most hours. Washington ESD can help determine which state you should file in.
I only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Perfect, then Washington ESD is definitely where you want to file.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. Going to get started on the application today.
Good luck! Feel free to come back with questions if you run into any issues during the process.
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Something else to consider - if you're thinking about going back to school or doing training while on UI, there are special rules about that. You might be able to get approval to do training instead of regular job search but you have to get it approved first.
I've been thinking about this actually. Do you know how to apply for training approval?
I think you have to contact WorkSource about approved training programs but I'm not 100% sure on the process.
Just to be super clear for the original poster - in Washington state you get UP TO 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits, but the exact amount depends on your work history and earnings. Your benefit year lasts 52 weeks total, giving you time to use those 26 weeks even if you find temporary work. File your weekly claims on time, do your job searches, and report any earnings accurately.
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been really helpful for understanding how it all works.
Agreed, way more useful than trying to decode the Washington ESD website.
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For future reference, you can usually set up payment plans for overpayments instead of paying the full amount at once. Might be worth asking about if $847 is too much to pay back immediately.
That's really helpful to know! I'll ask about payment plan options when I call them.
Yeah they're usually pretty reasonable about setting up payment arrangements
This thread was super helpful! I got a similar payment coupon last week and was totally confused. Now I know to check my online account for messages first.
Same here! Always good when these discussions help multiple people figure things out.
Definitely worth checking online first before panicking about mystery mail from Washington ESD
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For future reference, if anyone else gets stuck in adjudication, there are services like Claimyr that can help you actually reach Washington ESD agents. Much better than the endless hold music. Check out claimyr.com if you need to talk to someone about your claim.
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Kayla Jacobson
•Definitely keeping this in mind in case I have any other issues with my claim.
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Royal_GM_Mark
•Bookmarking this for sure. The Washington ESD phone system is impossible to navigate on your own.
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Amelia Cartwright
Update us when you get your payment! Always good to hear success stories after all the waiting.
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Kayla Jacobson
•Will do! Hopefully I'll have good news to share by Friday.
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Chris King
•Yes please update! I'm in a similar situation and would love to know how long it actually takes.
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