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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Last tip - if you're ever unsure about payment timing or having issues, that Claimyr service people mentioned is at claimyr.com. I used it last month when my payments stopped and I couldn't figure out why. Worth checking out if you need to actually talk to someone at ESD.
Good to know, thanks! Hopefully I won't need it but it's good to have options.
I bookmarked it just in case. Better to have it and not need it than the other way around.
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just want to say thanks to everyone who explained this stuff. I was panicking thinking I only had like 12 weeks or something. Knowing I have 26 weeks makes the job search feel less desperate.
Same here! This thread really helped clear things up. Good luck with your job search!
Glad we could help. That's what this community is for - helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system.
One last tip - make sure you understand the difference between your benefit year (52 weeks) and your maximum duration (26 weeks). I've seen people get confused and think they get benefits for a full year.
Yeah that would be confusing. So benefit year is how long I have to use the 26 weeks, not how long I get paid. Got it.
Exactly. You have flexibility in when to use those 26 weeks within your benefit year, but you can't collect more than 26 weeks total.
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I tried calling Washington ESD to ask about my benefit calculation but couldn't get through. The phone system is terrible. That Claimyr thing people mentioned might be worth trying if you need to actually talk to someone. I'm considering it myself.
Definitely recommend it. I probably called the regular number 50 times over two weeks and never got through. Claimyr got me connected in like 20 minutes.
That's exactly what I needed to hear. The regular phone system is completely useless.
For what it's worth, I think the benefit calculator on the Washington ESD website is pretty accurate. I used it before filing and my actual benefit amount was within $5 of what it predicted. Just make sure you have your wage information correct when you enter it.
Good to know! I'll try that calculator before I file. Thanks for all the help everyone - this thread has been really helpful.
No problem! Good luck with your claim. The whole process can be overwhelming but most people get through it just fine.
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One more thing - your 26 weeks doesn't reset if you work for just a few days or weeks. You need to work a substantial amount and earn enough wages to qualify for a new claim. Otherwise you're stuck with whatever weeks you have left from your original claim.
You need to earn at least 6 times your weekly benefit amount in covered employment after your claim started. It's not about time, it's about earnings.
This is why temp work can sometimes hurt you if you don't make enough to reset your claim but use up your remaining weeks.
Washington state unemployment duration rules haven't changed much in recent years. 26 weeks is pretty standard unless there's some major economic crisis that triggers federal extensions. Plan for 26 weeks and you should be good.
Thanks everyone for all the info. This gives me a much better understanding of what to expect.
Good luck with your job search! Construction should pick up in spring so hopefully you won't need the full 26 weeks.
GalaxyGazer
tbh the whole overpayment system is broken. they make mistakes then expect us to pay for their errors. but unfortunately thats just how it is and fighting it is usually harder than just paying
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Oliver Wagner
•I mean if the OP really did report everything correctly then it's worth appealing. Sometimes it's genuinely their mistake.
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GalaxyGazer
•true but good luck proving that without perfect records from 2 years ago
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Natasha Kuznetsova
Bottom line - don't ignore this. The consequences are real and they get worse with time. Either appeal if you think it's wrong, negotiate a payment plan you can afford, or look into hardship options. But do something.
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Liam O'Connor
•Thanks everyone for the reality check. I'll start by trying to reach someone to discuss payment options. This is scary but ignoring it clearly isn't an option.
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Javier Mendoza
•You got this! Most people find a solution once they actually talk to Washington ESD. The key is just making that contact.
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