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Just want to add that if you're getting partial unemployment because you're working reduced hours, the calculation gets more complicated. They use a different formula that accounts for your part-time earnings each week.
Thankfully I'm fully unemployed right now so I don't have to worry about that complication.
Thanks everyone for all the explanations! I think I understand now that my $437 is probably correct based on the two highest quarters formula. I'll still try to get through to Washington ESD to confirm, but at least I'm not panicking about it being wrong anymore.
Glad we could help clarify things for you!
If you do end up needing to call Washington ESD, definitely consider using Claimyr to get through faster. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Just wanted to update everyone - I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and finally got through to Washington ESD. Turns out my claim was held up because of a simple address verification issue. Agent fixed it in 5 minutes and said my payment should process this week. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person!
They got me connected within about 20 minutes. Way better than the hours I spent trying to call on my own and getting nowhere.
Address verification issue? I wonder if that's what's holding up my claim too. I moved recently and wasn't sure if I updated everything correctly.
To summarize for the original poster: expect 2-4 weeks from filing to first payment, keep filing weekly claims even while waiting, check your SecureAccess account regularly for updates, and consider using a service like Claimyr if you need to speak with an agent about your specific situation. The waiting is stressful but most claims do get processed eventually.
Thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much better knowing what to expect and having some options if things get delayed.
You're welcome! Come back and update us when your payment comes through. Good luck!
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Just wanted to follow up on my earlier comment about Claimyr - I used them again this week to ask about my benefit calculation after getting a confusing notice from Washington ESD. The agent was able to walk me through exactly how they calculated my weekly amount and explain why it changed from my initial determination. Really saved me a lot of stress and confusion.
That's reassuring to hear it worked well for you multiple times. I'm definitely going to check it out.
I'm still skeptical about paying for something like this when calling Washington ESD should be free, but I guess if it actually works it might be worth it.
Bottom line is your weekly benefit amount depends on your work history and wages during your base period. For someone making $18/hour working 35-40 hours, you're probably looking at somewhere between $350-450 per week depending on how consistent your hours were and how long you worked at that wage. Not great but enough to keep you afloat while job searching.
Thanks for the realistic estimate. That's about what I was hoping for based on everyone's responses here.
That estimate sounds about right based on my experience with similar wages. The key is filing as soon as possible and making sure Washington ESD has accurate wage information.
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For future reference, Washington ESD usually posts payments between Monday night and Wednesday morning depending on your bank. Direct deposit is faster than the debit card usually.
Good to know! I have direct deposit set up so that probably helped.
Yep, the KeyBank debit card can take an extra day or two sometimes.
Dananyl Lear
Just remember that even if you qualify for $700+ per week, you still need to be actively looking for work. Don't treat unemployment as a vacation because they do check up on your job search activities.
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Melina Haruko
•How often do they check? Is it random or do they audit everyone?
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Dananyl Lear
•It's mostly random but they can audit anyone. Just keep good records of your job search activities in WorkSourceWA and you'll be fine.
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Noah huntAce420
Good luck with your claim! The whole process can be stressful but once you get through the initial setup, the weekly claims are pretty routine. Just make sure to file every week even if you haven't heard about your benefit amount yet.
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Melina Haruko
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
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