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I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and it actually worked great. Got connected to a Washington ESD rep who walked me through my benefit calculation and explained why my amount was what it was. Saved me hours of frustration.
How long did it take them to connect you?
About 45 minutes. Way better than the days I spent trying to call on my own.
Just to clarify for the OP - at $95k annually, you should definitely qualify for close to the maximum benefit amount. The key is making sure Washington ESD has accurate wage information from all your employers.
Perfect, that's what I was hoping to hear. I'll make sure to double-check that all my wage info is correct when I file.
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honestly the whole system is confusing and washington esd makes it worse by being impossible to reach on the phone. thank god for services like claimyr that can actually get you through to talk to someone who knows what they're doing
Agreed, I spent weeks trying to get clarification on my benefit amount calculation and couldn't reach anyone until I used their service.
Seems like a lot of people have had success with that Claimyr service. I'll definitely remember that if I need help navigating the Washington ESD system.
Bottom line - your weekly benefit will be roughly 60-70% of your average weekly earnings from your highest earning quarter, subject to the maximum of $999. Plan your budget accordingly because it's rarely enough to maintain your full standard of living.
Thanks, that's a realistic way to think about it. Better to plan conservatively and be pleasantly surprised than the other way around.
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Just wanted to add that even if you do get denied initially, don't give up. The appeal process exists for a reason and many people win their appeals with the right documentation.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was worried about the same things. Nice to know other people have gotten through this successfully.
Glad it helped! The uncertainty is the worst part but it sounds like most people do get approved if they're honest about what happened.
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The Washington ESD website has a good FAQ section about eligibility after termination. Might be worth reading through that before you file so you know what to expect during the process.
I'll check that out. Thanks for the tip!
Been through this process twice unfortunately. First time I was denied because they said my termination was for misconduct, but I appealed and won. Second time I was approved right away. Don't give up if you get denied initially - you can always appeal the decision.
Good to know appeals are an option if needed. Hopefully it won't come to that though.
Appeals can take a while but they're definitely worth pursuing if you think the initial decision was wrong.
Raj Gupta
PSA: Make sure you have your employer's Federal EIN number when you file. That's one thing that can slow down processing if you don't have it or get it wrong.
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KylieRose
•Where do I find that number? On my pay stub?
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Raj Gupta
•Should be on your W-2 or pay stub. You can also ask your HR department or payroll. It's a 9-digit number that starts with two digits, then a dash, then 7 more digits.
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Lena Müller
The bottom line is file as soon as possible after your last day of work. Don't wait, don't second-guess, just file. The worst thing that happens is you get denied and have to appeal. The best thing is you get benefits to help you through unemployment. There's no downside to filing quickly.
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KylieRose
•Thanks everyone. I'm convinced - filing my claim today. Really appreciate all the advice and sharing your experiences.
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Lena Müller
•Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims every week and keep looking for work. You've got this.
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