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Just remember that your first payment might be delayed by the one-week waiting period, so don't panic if you don't get paid for the first week you're eligible. That's normal for Washington unemployment claims.
Wait, so there's a whole week where you don't get paid even if you're approved?
Correct, it's called the waiting week. You serve it but don't get paid for it. It's the first week you're otherwise eligible for benefits.
To wrap up the calculation discussion - the key factors are: 1) Your highest quarter earnings in the base period, 2) The current max/min benefit amounts ($999/$295 for 2025), and 3) The 50% replacement rate formula. Most people earning $50-60k annually will fall somewhere in the $400-650 weekly range.
Perfect summary! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel ready to file my claim now.
good luck with your claim! hope it goes smoothly for you
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For anyone still struggling with this, remember that Washington ESD's job search requirements can be found in your eligibility interview notes. Review those periodically to make sure you're still meeting all conditions.
Where do I find those notes in my account? I don't remember seeing them.
They should be under your eligibility determination documents. If you can't find them, that's another good reason to call and ask for clarification.
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I used Claimyr when I had questions about stopping my benefits properly. Really helpful to actually talk to someone who could confirm I was doing everything right. The peace of mind was worth it.
How quickly were you able to get through with that service?
Like 10 minutes compared to the hours I'd spent trying to call directly. Made the whole process less stressful.
Bottom line - you're doing the right thing by asking and being careful. Report your last partial week accurately, then stop filing when you're working full time. Washington ESD makes this part pretty straightforward.
Thanks everyone! Feeling much more confident about handling this properly now.
You've got this! Good luck with the new job.
Aisha Mohammed
I've been following this thread and wanted to add that even if you can't get UI, there are food assistance programs and other help available. Don't be too proud to use resources that are there to help people in tough times.
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Freya Andersen
•You're absolutely right. I need to swallow my pride and look into all available options.
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Ethan Campbell
Good luck with everything! Keep us posted on what you find out. I'm sure there are other freelancers in similar situations who could benefit from knowing what options are available.
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Freya Andersen
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. This thread has been really helpful.
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