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Honestly the whole unemployment system needs an overhaul but at least Washington's benefits are decent compared to some states. $400-500 a week isn't great but it's something while you're job hunting.
Agreed, it's not enough to live on long-term but it helps bridge the gap. The key is finding work before benefits run out.
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you have a solid case and all the information you need to get started. The most important thing is to file soon and stay consistent with your weekly claims.
Thank you! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
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The whole system is designed to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Safety complaints definitely fall into that category. Your employer messed up, not you.
I needed to hear that. I've been second-guessing myself about whether I did the right thing reporting the safety issues.
You absolutely did the right thing. Worker safety is more important than keeping a job. Don't let them make you feel guilty about it.
Final piece of advice - if Washington ESD denies your claim initially, you can appeal. The appeal process gives you another chance to present your case, often with more time to prepare. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
I believe it's 30 days from the date of the determination letter. The appeal information should be included in any denial letter.
That's correct - 30 days to file an appeal. The appeal process involves a hearing where you can present your case in more detail.
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Just want to say good luck OP. This stuff is stressful but you're taking the right steps by asking for help and filing the new claim quickly. You'll get through this.
Thank you so much. This community has been incredibly helpful. I feel much better about the situation now.
That's what we're here for. Don't hesitate to post again if you run into any issues with the new claim.
One last tip - when you file your new claim, make sure you have all your employer information handy from the past 18 months. It'll make the process go much smoother.
Great point. I'll gather all that before I start the application. Thanks for thinking of that detail.
No problem. Those little details can save you time and prevent delays in processing.
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Update us when you get your first payment! Always nice to hear success stories.
Will do! Feeling much more confident about the timeline now thanks to everyone's help.
Yuki Kobayashi
Remember your weekly benefit amount stays the same for your entire benefit year (52 weeks from when you filed), even if you find work and then become unemployed again within that year. So if you calculated $350/week when you first filed, that's what you'll get if you need to reactivate your claim later.
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Carmen Vega
•That's important to know. So even if wages went up at a new job, you're still stuck with the original calculation?
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Exactly, unless you exhaust all benefits and need to file a completely new claim with updated wage records.
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Andre Rousseau
Last thing - make sure you understand the waiting week. In Washington there's no waiting week anymore (they eliminated it), so you can get benefits for your first week of unemployment if you file right away and meet all requirements.
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Oliver Becker
•That's great news! I was worried about having to wait a week before benefits kicked in. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info.
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Zoe Stavros
•Yeah they got rid of the waiting week during COVID and kept it that way. One less thing to worry about when you're already stressed about losing your job.
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