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The training extension thing is legit but super specific. You basically have to prove the training will lead directly to employment and it has to be in an in-demand field. Not easy to qualify for.
Do you know anyone who actually got approved for training benefits?
Yeah, a friend did it for nursing program. But she had to jump through a lot of hoops and get pre-approval from both Washington ESD and WorkSourceWA.
Keep checking Washington ESD's website for any updates. Sometimes federal programs get announced with little notice, though I wouldn't count on it happening anytime soon.
I'll definitely keep monitoring for any changes. Thanks for all the helpful responses everyone!
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something before benefits run out.
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One more thing - if Washington ESD approves your redetermination and increases your weekly benefit amount, you'll get back pay for all the weeks you already claimed at the lower rate. So it's definitely worth pursuing if you believe there's an error.
That's great to know! I've already claimed about 6 weeks so the back pay could be significant.
Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims while the redetermination is processing. Don't want to miss any weeks.
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Thanks for posting this question OP. I'm in a similar situation and this thread has been super helpful. Filing my claim tonight.
Glad my question helped others too. Just finished filing my claim - wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be.
That's great! Now just stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.
For anyone still reading this thread - another option if you need to talk to Washington ESD is that Claimyr service mentioned earlier. I used it last week when I had questions about my job search log and got through to an agent pretty quickly.
I'm definitely going to try that if I run into issues. The regular phone number is impossible.
Same here. Anything has to be better than spending 4 hours on hold just to get disconnected.
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Just want to add that you can appeal if your claim gets denied. You have 30 days from the date of the determination to file an appeal. Don't give up if the initial decision isn't what you expected.
I had to appeal my initial denial and eventually won. The process takes time but it's worth fighting if you believe you're eligible.
Exactly. And if you do need to appeal, that's another situation where being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD becomes really important.
One more thing - keep track of your certification dates! You have to file your weekly claims by the deadline or you'll miss out on benefits for that week. Set up reminders on your phone.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more prepared to start this process now.
Good luck! Remember to file as soon as possible and don't hesitate to ask for help if you get stuck.
Paolo Esposito
The maximum duration is 26 weeks in Washington unless extended benefits are available. Your benefit year lasts 52 weeks from when you first file, but you can only collect for 26 weeks during that year.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Got it, so 26 weeks of benefits within a 52-week benefit year. That makes sense.
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Paolo Esposito
•Exactly. And if you find work and get laid off again within that benefit year, you might be able to reopen your existing claim.
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Amina Toure
Just wanted to add that if you're considering consulting or freelance work while on unemployment, make sure you report ALL income. Even small amounts can affect your weekly benefit, but you can usually still collect partial benefits.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Good point about reporting all income. I wasn't sure how strict they were about small freelance payments.
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Amina Toure
•They're pretty strict about income reporting. Better to over-report than under-report and face potential overpayment issues later.
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