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Good luck with whatever you decide! The appeal process isn't fun but it's worth it if you believe you were wrongly disqualified. Don't let the bureaucracy discourage you from fighting for benefits you deserve.
Thank you! This thread has been really helpful. I think I'm going to file the appeal and gather all my documentation.
That sounds like a solid plan. Keep copies of everything you submit and follow up if you don't hear back within the expected timeframes.
One last thing - if you do end up in a hearing, remember that the burden of proof is usually on Washington ESD to show you were disqualified, not on you to prove you qualify. Stay calm and let them make their case first.
I didn't know that! I was thinking I had to prove my innocence basically.
Nope, they have to justify their decision with evidence. Your job is to challenge their evidence and present your side of the story. Big difference in approach.
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The whole system seems designed to confuse people honestly. Took me forever to understand how they calculate everything.
Right? And then when you need help understanding it you can't get through to anyone at Washington ESD to explain it.
That's why services like Claimyr are helpful - sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to make sense of your specific situation.
Thanks everyone for all the info! I feel like I have a much better understanding now. Sounds like I'll be getting the $188 minimum which isn't great but it's something while I look for another job.
Good luck with the job hunt! The retail market is pretty good right now so hopefully you'll find something soon.
Thanks! Yeah I'm already applying to other retail positions since I have experience now.
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The reality is that 26 weeks goes by fast and then you're on your own. The sooner you can accept that and start making backup plans, the better off you'll be.
You're right. I need to stop hoping for extensions and start planning for the reality of no income.
If you need to speak with Washington ESD about your exact benefit exhaustion date or explore any options you might have missed, I'd definitely recommend using Claimyr to get through. The phone system is so backed up that you could waste weeks trying to get through on your own when you need answers now.
I think I'm going to try that this week. I really need to know exactly where I stand with my benefits.
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been on unemployment twice in the past 5 years and both times got different amounts even though i made similar money. the calculation is confusing but it worked out both times. just file and see what happens
That's because it's based on your specific base period wages, not just your most recent job. The quarters they look at change depending on when you file.
makes sense i guess. never really understood how they pick the time periods but whatever
One more thing - if you worked in another state during your base period, that can complicate the calculation. Washington ESD has to request wage information from other states which can delay your claim processing. Just something to keep in mind if that applies to you.
I've only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me, but good to know!
Yeah I had wages from Oregon and it took an extra month to get my claim processed while they sorted that out.
Lucy Taylor
Quick question - does the tax withholding start immediately when you request it or does it take effect the next week?
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Natalie Chen
•Usually it takes effect with your next weekly payment after the change is processed. So if you make the change on a Tuesday, it should start with that week's payment.
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Lucy Taylor
•Good to know, thanks! I want to make sure I understand the timing when I call to make the change.
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Connor Murphy
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm definitely going to get tax withholding started and probably try Claimyr to actually get through to Washington ESD. This thread has been super educational.
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Maria Gonzalez
•Glad I'm not the only one who learned something new! I feel much better about dealing with this now.
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Connor Murphy
•Same here! Always good to know you're not alone in figuring out these confusing unemployment rules.
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