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Last piece of advice - read everything Washington ESD sends you carefully. They send important notices about your claim, changes to requirements, appointment notices, etc. Missing something could affect your benefits.
Do they send stuff by mail or email?
Both usually. Check your secure messages in your online account regularly too - that's where a lot of important communications go.
Good luck with your claim! The whole process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing your job search, it becomes manageable. Just stay on top of the requirements and you should be fine.
Thank you so much everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
We've all been there. Don't hesitate to ask if you run into specific problems along the way.
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If you end up needing to call Washington ESD for any reason, I'd recommend trying that Claimyr service. I used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication and I needed to speak with someone urgently. Much easier than trying to get through on your own.
I'm seeing a lot of people mention that service. Sounds like it might be worth trying if I run into issues.
Yeah, the regular phone system is basically unusable during busy periods. This actually gets you to a real person who can help.
Bottom line: expect roughly 40-50% of your gross monthly income if you're a typical earner. Higher earners get less percentage-wise due to the weekly maximum, lower earners can get up to 60% or so. The exact formula is highest quarter wages divided by 26 weeks, capped at the maximum weekly benefit.
Glad we could help! The unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
Exactly. And remember to file your weekly claims on time and keep up with the job search requirements. The benefit amount is just one part of the whole process.
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I had to call Washington ESD last month for a different issue and tried Claimyr after seeing it mentioned here. Worked great - actually got through to someone who could help instead of being on hold forever.
That's good to know. I've been dreading having to call them about something else.
Yeah, definitely worth checking out if you need to reach Washington ESD for anything. Made the whole process much less stressful.
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last thing - if this is your first time dealing with unemployment on taxes and you're feeling overwhelmed, consider getting help from a tax preparer. The cost might be worth the peace of mind, especially if you have other complicating factors.
That's good advice. I managed to figure it out myself but definitely considered getting professional help.
agreed, taxes are stressful enough without adding uncertainty about doing it right
Ruby Blake
If anyone's still having trouble reaching Washington ESD when you need help, I also had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Really came through when I had an adjudication issue that needed immediate attention.
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Ellie Lopez
•Seems like several people have had good experiences with that. I'll definitely keep it in mind if I run into problems.
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Micah Franklin
Bottom line - file every Sunday for the week that ended Saturday, be honest about work and earnings, keep doing your job search, and you'll be fine. The Washington ESD system isn't as scary as it seems at first.
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Ellie Lopez
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about the process now.
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Ella Harper
•This thread was super helpful for me too. I'm starting my first claim next week.
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