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Just want to add that if you worked in multiple states during your base period, you might need to file an interstate claim. This can affect how your wages are calculated since different states have different rules and wage databases.
Interstate claims can be really confusing. I had to deal with this when I moved from Oregon to Washington mid-2024.
Fortunately I only worked in Washington during my base period, so this shouldn't be an issue for me.
Bottom line - if your weekly benefit amount seems wrong, don't just accept it. Check your monetary determination letter carefully, compare it to your actual earnings, and appeal if necessary. Washington ESD does make mistakes sometimes, and you have the right to challenge their calculation.
Absolutely this. I caught an error where they missed an entire employer and got my weekly amount increased by $200.
That's a significant difference! Shows how important it is to double-check everything.
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The Claimyr service sounds interesting but I'm always suspicious of third-party services. How do you know they're legitimate? Are there any risks to using them?
They don't ask for your personal information like SSN or anything. They just help you get through to the actual Washington ESD phone lines. I was skeptical too but it worked.
Same here - they don't handle your claim or anything, just get you connected to the real Washington ESD agents. I was worried about scams too but it's legit.
Hope everything works out for you OP. Unemployment is stressful enough without worrying about losing your house too. Keep us posted on how it goes with your mortgage company and Washington ESD.
Thanks, I'll definitely update the thread once I hear back from my lender and hopefully get my adjudication resolved.
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For what it's worth, I think Washington state has pretty decent unemployment benefits compared to other states. My brother lives in Florida and his maximum weekly benefit is only like $275.
That's really low! I'm grateful to be in Washington then.
Yeah, we're lucky here. The benefits are reasonable and the maximum amount is pretty high compared to most states.
Just remember that you have to file your weekly claim every week to keep getting benefits, even if you haven't received your first payment yet. Don't wait until you get paid to start filing weekly claims.
Good reminder. I'll make sure to file every week once I submit my initial claim.
Yeah, people sometimes think they don't need to file weekly claims until they get approved, but that's not true. You need to file every week you want to claim benefits for.
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Just remember that even if you had good cause to quit, you still need to meet all the other unemployment requirements like being able and available for work and doing your job search. Winning the voluntary quit appeal is just the first step.
Yeah I've been doing my job search activities even though my claim is denied. Figured it couldn't hurt.
Smart move. Shows you're serious about finding work and following the rules.
The voluntary quit thing is so frustrating because Washington ESD makes it sound like you're completely ineligible when really it's just an issue that needs to be reviewed more carefully. Don't give up after the first denial.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about appealing now.
Good luck with your appeal! Hope it works out for you.
Connor Gallagher
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.
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Yara Sayegh
•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.
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Keisha Johnson
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.
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Carmen Vega
•Thank you! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
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