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Bottom line: if you made decent money in Washington, you'll probably get decent unemployment benefits. Just be prepared for the bureaucracy and long wait times when you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Exactly this. The benefits themselves are fair but dealing with their office is a nightmare. That Claimyr thing really helped me avoid the phone hell when I needed answers.
I'll have to check that out if I run into issues. Thanks for sharing!
One more thing to remember - you have to file your weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits, even if there are no changes to report. Miss a week and you don't get paid for that week.
Good point! I almost forgot to file one week because nothing had changed. Glad I remembered at the last minute.
Yeah it's easy to forget when you're in a routine. I set a Sunday reminder on my phone to make sure I never miss the deadline.
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The maximum benefit has been going up each year. I remember it being much lower a few years ago.
Yes, it's tied to the state's average weekly wage, so it increases annually. In 2020 it was only $790.
That's a significant increase over 5 years. Good for people who need the benefits.
Bottom line OP - if you made $85k, you'll likely get close to the $999 maximum. Just make sure you file as soon as possible after losing your job since there's a waiting week.
Perfect, thank you everyone for all the helpful info. I feel much more prepared now.
And remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD directly about anything, Claimyr can save you a lot of time and frustration trying to get through their phone system.
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Good luck with your claim! The initial filing is definitely the hardest part. Once you get into the rhythm of weekly claims and job searching, it becomes more routine. Hope you find a new job soon!
Thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared to start the application process now.
Update: I just finished filing my initial claim online and it went much smoother than I expected! The whole process took about 45 minutes and I had all the documents I needed thanks to everyone's advice. Now I wait for the determination letters and start filing weekly claims this Sunday. Really appreciate all the help!
Excellent! Glad it went well. Remember to keep filing those weekly claims consistently.
Great job getting it done quickly. The hardest part is behind you now.
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washington esd is impossible to reach by phone. i've been calling for days about my fired claim and either get busy signals or disconnected after hours on hold. this system is completely broken
tell me about it! i've probably spent 20+ hours trying to get through to someone
This is exactly why Claimyr exists. The Washington ESD phone system is so overloaded that you need help just to get through to an agent.
Final thoughts for anyone fired and applying for benefits: 1) Apply immediately, don't wait 2) Be honest about termination reason 3) Gather any documentation that supports your case 4) Don't assume you're not eligible - let Washington ESD decide 5) Be patient with adjudication process but stay on top of your claim status
great advice! i'd add that keeping detailed records of all your communication attempts with Washington ESD can be helpful too
wish i had seen this advice before i started my claim process, would have saved me a lot of stress
Lukas Fitzgerald
Remember that once you're approved, you'll need to file weekly claims to continue receiving benefits. This is usually done online and you'll need to report any work you did that week and wages earned, even if it's just a few hours.
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Lukas Fitzgerald
•No, you can work part-time and still receive partial benefits. Washington ESD will reduce your weekly benefit amount based on what you earned, but you won't lose everything.
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Ev Luca
•This is really important! I know people who were afraid to take any part-time work because they thought they'd lose their unemployment completely.
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Avery Davis
Based on everything you've described, you should definitely qualify for unemployment benefits. Store closure, 8 months of work, $12,000 in wages - that all checks the boxes for Washington ESD eligibility. Don't overthink it, just apply!
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Dananyl Lear
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! I'm going to file my claim online tonight.
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Collins Angel
•Good luck! You've got this. The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
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