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DeShawn Washington

Can I file for an extension on my Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

My regular UI benefits are about to run out in two weeks and I'm still looking for work. I've been filing my weekly claims consistently and doing my job searches through WorkSourceWA. Is there any way to get an extension on my unemployment benefits through Washington ESD? I heard there might be extended benefits available but I'm not sure how to apply or if I even qualify. Has anyone been through this process recently?

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I went through this exact situation 8 months ago. There really are no extensions available right now. The best thing you can do is use your remaining weeks to aggressively job search and line up other assistance. It's tough but that's the reality of the current system.

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What did you end up doing for income after your benefits ran out?

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Combination of gig work, food assistance, and help from family until I finally found a permanent job 3 months later. It was rough but I made it through.

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One more suggestion - if you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD for definitive answers about your specific situation, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me connected to an agent who walked through my entire benefit history and confirmed my exact end date. Worth it for the peace of mind of knowing exactly where you stand.

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I think I'm definitely going to try that service. Seems like several people here have had good experiences with it.

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Same here, I'm tired of playing phone tag with Washington ESD. If there's a service that can actually get me through to someone, I'm all for it.

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Yuki Ito

Is unemployment considered a public benefit in Washington state?

I'm filling out some paperwork for housing assistance and they're asking about all public benefits I receive. I'm currently getting unemployment through Washington ESD - does this count as a public benefit? I don't want to answer wrong and mess up my application. Also wondering if this affects anything with my UI claim status or weekly certifications.

I've been using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it's been a lifesaver for getting through to Washington ESD. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your claim.

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Is there a cost for using Claimyr or is it free?

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There's a fee but honestly it's worth it to avoid spending entire days trying to get through on the phone. The video demo explains how it works.

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Bottom line - unemployment through Washington ESD is definitely a public benefit that you need to report on housing and other benefit applications. Don't risk getting your application denied by leaving it off.

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Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I'll make sure to include my UI income on the housing application.

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Oliver Zimmermann

How does Washington ESD calculate your weekly unemployment pay amount?

I'm trying to figure out how Washington ESD determines my weekly benefit amount. I've looked at my monetary determination but I'm still confused about the calculation. My base period wages were around $42,000 but my weekly benefit is only $481. Is this right? How exactly do they calculate this? I worked consistently for the past 18 months at different jobs and want to make sure I'm getting the correct amount.

Does anyone know if vacation pay or severance affects your benefit calculation?

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Ah that makes sense. The timing matters more than the calculation itself.

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I had questions about severance too and used claimyr.com to get through to someone at Washington ESD. They explained exactly how it would affect my claim timeline.

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Can you get a breakdown of exactly which wages they used in your calculation?

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Perfect, I'll look at my determination more carefully. Thanks for all the helpful info!

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This whole thread has been super helpful for understanding the calculation. I was totally confused before.

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Isabel Vega

How to open an unemployment claim with Washington ESD - complete beginner here

I got laid off from my retail job last Friday and I have no idea how to start an unemployment claim with Washington ESD. I've never filed for unemployment before and honestly feeling pretty overwhelmed. I know I need to apply online but I'm not sure what information I need to gather first or what the process actually looks like. Can someone walk me through the basic steps? I'm worried about making mistakes that could delay my benefits.

If you run into problems getting through to Washington ESD on the phone, try calling right when they open at 8am or use one of those services that calls for you. I wasted so much time trying to get through on my own.

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What time do the phone lines open? I've been trying to call in the afternoon.

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8am Monday through Friday. Lines are usually less busy first thing in the morning.

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Good luck! The process is intimidating at first but thousands of people go through it successfully. Take your time with the application and don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice. Feeling much more confident about tackling this now.

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Mei Wong

Why is filing for unemployment so difficult with Washington ESD?

I've been trying to file my initial unemployment claim for over a week now and it's been a nightmare. The Washington ESD website keeps timing out, the phone system hangs up on me after waiting an hour, and when I finally get through the forms, there's always some error message I don't understand. I thought unemployment was supposed to be there when you need it most, but the process itself is making me more stressed than losing my job did. Has anyone else found the filing process this frustrating? I'm starting to think I'm doing something fundamentally wrong.

My advice: be patient and persistent. The system sucks but it does eventually work. Keep copies of everything you submit and don't give up. You earned these benefits through your payroll taxes.

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Thanks for the encouragement. It's easy to get discouraged when everything seems to be working against you.

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This is good perspective. Sometimes we need to remember that we're not asking for charity - we paid into this system.

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I had to use that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it was a lifesaver. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in under 30 minutes and she helped me complete my application over the phone. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.

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I'm seriously considering this option. How did the phone appointment work exactly?

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They basically handle all the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when an agent is available. Much less stressful than doing it yourself.

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