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Bottom line: the unemployment rate is calculated as unemployed people divided by total labor force. For your UI benefits, it mainly matters for potentially triggering extended benefit programs when the rate stays high for consecutive months. Your individual benefit amount is based on your wages, not the unemployment rate.
Perfect summary, thanks! This clears up a lot of my confusion.
Agree, this thread was really helpful for understanding how it all works.
One more thing - if you're having trouble getting information from Washington ESD directly, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier actually works. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to an agent who explained my claim status in 5 minutes vs the weeks I spent trying to call myself.
Good to know there are options when the phone lines are impossible to get through on.
Yeah, especially during busy periods when everyone's trying to call at once.
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Does anyone know if they ever review or recalculate your benefit amount after your claim starts? Like if there was an error initially?
They can recalculate if there was an error in your wage records or if additional wage information becomes available. You'd need to contact Washington ESD to request a review.
Good to know! I think there might be some missing wages on my record.
Thanks for this detailed breakdown everyone! I feel like I finally understand how Washington ESD calculates unemployment benefits. The formula isn't as mysterious as I thought.
Right? Once you know the formula it makes perfect sense. Wish they just put this explanation clearly on their website.
Exactly! This forum thread is way clearer than anything on the official Washington ESD site.
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The whole good cause thing is such a catch-22. You're stuck in a horrible job that's destroying your mental health but you can't quit without risking your financial security. The system is broken.
Exactly how I feel. It's like being held hostage by your own need for income.
I understand the frustration, but the system exists to prevent people from quitting jobs frivolously and claiming benefits. The good cause standard is there for legitimate situations like harassment or unsafe conditions.
Last update on the Claimyr thing - I actually used them again this week to check on my friend's claim status and they connected me right away. Sometimes having a real conversation with Washington ESD staff is the only way to get clarity on these complex good cause situations.
I think I'm going to try this. I have so many specific questions about my situation and need to talk to someone who actually knows the rules.
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UPDATE: I just checked my account again and there's actually a notice I missed saying they need to verify my identity before releasing payments. So it wasn't a waiting week issue at all!
Wait, that update wasn't from me - I'm still the original poster and I haven't found any ID verification requests yet.
Sorry, my mistake! Got confused about who was who in this thread.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to check my account thoroughly for any hidden notices or required actions, and if I can't figure it out I'll either try calling during lunch or check out that Claimyr service. Really appreciate knowing there's no waiting week so I know something is actually wrong.
Hope you get it sorted out quickly. The Claimyr thing really did work for me if you decide to try it.
Keep us posted! These kinds of issues are so frustrating but usually have simple solutions once you find the right person to talk to.
Asher Levin
Update us on how it goes! Always good to hear success stories.
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Daniel White
•Will do! I'll try to remember to post an update after I file.
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Serene Snow
For anyone else reading this later - the key takeaway is wait until after your last day of work before filing your initial unemployment claim with Washington ESD. Don't risk the adjudication delays by filing early.
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Issac Nightingale
•This should be pinned at the top. So many people make this mistake.
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Daniel White
•Agreed. Wish I had seen this info earlier but glad I asked before making the mistake.
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