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Last piece of advice - don't take it personally when the system seems to be working against you. It's not designed to be user-friendly and the staff at Washington ESD are dealing with huge caseloads. Stay calm and professional in all your interactions.
That's probably good advice. I can see how this whole situation could make people pretty frustrated and angry.
Exactly. Getting angry at the customer service reps won't help your case. They're just doing their jobs within a flawed system.
Good luck with everything! Unemployment is never fun but at least there's a safety net to help you get back on your feet. Hope you find a new job quickly and don't have to deal with this system for too long.
Thanks! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain all this. Definitely feeling less anxious about the whole thing now.
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Been getting unemployment for 8 weeks now and I can tell you the calculation was exactly what someone earlier said - highest quarter divided by 26. Mine came out to $684 per week which is way more than I expected based on my annual salary.
That's encouraging! Sounds like I might qualify for more than I thought.
Yeah, don't let the complicated explanations scare you. The basic calculation is pretty straightforward once you have the right quarters identified.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I think I have a much better understanding now. Going to gather my wage info and file this week. Really appreciate all the detailed explanations and tips about getting through to Washington ESD if I need help.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to post back here if you run into any issues during the application process.
Definitely keep that Claimyr option in mind if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD. Their phone system is notorious for being impossible to get through otherwise.
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Just to add one more thing - if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD for questions about your claim, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier is actually really helpful. I was stuck for weeks trying to get through about an adjudication issue and they got me connected to an agent the same day I used their service. Saved me so much frustration.
Same here! Used Claimyr when my benefits suddenly stopped and I couldn't figure out why. The agent they connected me with fixed the issue in 10 minutes.
Good to know there are options if I run into problems. Hopefully my claim will be straightforward but it's reassuring to know help is available.
To summarize for the OP: unemployment pay is temporary financial assistance for people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. In Washington, you can get 50% of your previous weekly wages (between $295-$999 per week) for up to 26 weeks. You don't pay it back, but it is taxable income. You have to actively search for work and file weekly claims to keep receiving benefits.
Good luck! The system can be confusing at first but once you get the hang of it, it's not too bad. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions.
Hope your claim goes smoothly! Remember to keep good records of your job search activities from day one.
Aurora Lacasse
My appeal took exactly 7 weeks from hearing to decision letter. Got approved and received about $4,200 in back pay. The wait was worth it but definitely nerve-wracking.
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Aurora Lacasse
•Fingers crossed for you! The relief when that approval letter finally arrives is amazing.
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Anthony Young
•Wow $4200 is a nice chunk of back pay. Makes the wait a little more bearable knowing that's possible.
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Charlotte White
try not to stress too much about it (easier said than done i know). the decision will come when it comes and theres not much you can do to speed it up
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Amara Torres
•You're right, I just need to be patient. It's just hard when bills are piling up and I'm not working.
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