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been through this process twice and my advice is don't count on the money being there right away even after approval. sometimes there are payment delays or system issues. try to have at least some emergency savings if possible before relying completely on unemployment
Unfortunately not everyone has savings when they get laid off unexpectedly. That's why people need unemployment in the first place.
true, I just meant if you have any cushion at all it helps because the system isn't always perfectly reliable with timing
For what it's worth, Washington has some of the better unemployment benefits compared to other states. The weekly amounts are decent and the 26-week duration is pretty standard. Plus they've made the online system a lot better over the past few years.
The online system is definitely better than it used to be but calling them is still a nightmare if you have problems.
That's where services like Claimyr come in handy. I used them when I had adjudication issues and it saved me so much frustration trying to get through on the phone.
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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.
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Remember that even if you qualify, you need to file weekly claims every week to actually get paid. Missing a week can cause delays or loss of benefits. Set a reminder on your phone for the same day every week.
Good advice. When during the week should I file? Does it matter?
You can file anytime during the week for the previous week. I always do mine on Sunday mornings for the week that just ended.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about applying now. Sounds like I should definitely qualify based on my work history and the fact that I was laid off. Going to file my claim today.
Good luck! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues with your claim.
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Your benefit amount stays the same for your entire claim year unless you have a new claim or your circumstances change significantly. So once you know your weekly amount, that's what you'll get each week you're eligible.
That's good to know for planning purposes. At least I can budget knowing the amount will be consistent.
Just remember you still have to file your weekly claims on time every week or you'll miss out on payments for those weeks.
The maximum benefit duration is 26 weeks in Washington, but that's only if you qualify for the full amount based on your work history. Some people get fewer weeks depending on how much they worked.
Since I worked full-time for 3 years I should qualify for the full 26 weeks if I need it, right?
Most likely yes, but the exact number of weeks depends on your total base year earnings compared to your weekly benefit amount.
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Remember to keep records of everything - your application, weekly claims, job search activities, any correspondence with Washington ESD. You never know when you might need to reference something later.
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Aliyah Debovski
•Good advice. I'll start a folder for all this stuff.
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Lucas Kowalski
Last thing - if you do part-time work while collecting unemployment, make sure you report it on your weekly claims. You can still get partial benefits in most cases, but you have to be honest about any work you do.
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Aliyah Debovski
•That's good to know. I might pick up some gig work while I'm looking for full-time employment.
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Lucas Kowalski
•Yeah just report everything. They have formulas to calculate partial benefits, but hiding work income will get you in serious trouble.
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