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The $999 max is nice but don't forget you still have to meet all the other requirements - filing weekly claims, job search activities, being available for work, etc. The amount doesn't matter if you get disqualified.
Good reminder. I got so focused on the money I almost forgot about keeping up with my job search log.
Yeah, Washington ESD is pretty strict about the job search requirements. Make sure you're documenting everything properly.
Thanks everyone for all the great info in this thread. Really helped clear up my confusion about whether I'm getting the right amount. The Washington ESD system can be pretty confusing to navigate!
Totally agree! This community is great for getting real answers from people who've been through it.
For sure. Way more helpful than trying to decode the official Washington ESD website sometimes.
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For what it's worth, I tried using that Claimyr service mentioned earlier and it actually worked great. Got through to Washington ESD in about 10 minutes instead of the usual hours of busy signals. The agent helped me set up tax withholding and answered a bunch of other questions I had about my claim status.
That's really encouraging to hear! I think I'm going to give it a try if I can't get through on my own in the next few days.
Same here, I've been trying to call Washington ESD for weeks about various issues and never get through. This might be the solution I need.
One more tip - if you do end up owing taxes and can't pay the full amount, the IRS has payment plan options available. Don't just ignore it if you can't pay everything at once.
Good to know there are options if I do end up owing more than I can afford. Hopefully I can get the withholding set up soon to avoid that situation.
Definitely get the withholding set up ASAP. Even if you've already received several months of benefits without withholding, starting now will help reduce what you owe later.
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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked! Got through to a Washington ESD rep in 2 days instead of the weeks I'd been trying. They explained my benefit calculation and where the funding comes from. Worth checking out if you need to talk to them.
Good to hear another success story. I might need to use that if I have issues with my weekly claims.
Yeah, the regular phone system is just impossible. This at least gives you a real chance of getting through.
Bottom line: unemployment benefits are insurance, not welfare. Your employer paid premiums, you earned eligibility through work, and you're collecting insurance when you lose your job. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about using insurance you earned.
Perfect summary! This is exactly what I needed to understand. Thank you everyone for explaining this so clearly.
This thread should be required reading for anyone who wants to complain about unemployment benefits. Great information.
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Just want to add that your benefit amount stays the same for your entire benefit year (52 weeks from when you first filed), even if you go back to work and then become unemployed again during that period. The only way it changes is if you have a new claim after your benefit year expires.
Good point! So I don't need to worry about my benefit amount changing if I find a job and then lose it again within the same benefit year.
exactly, and you can collect up to 26 weeks of benefits during that benefit year (assuming you meet all the weekly requirements
The benefit calculation seems fair overall but I wish Washington ESD was more transparent about the process. When I first filed, I had no idea how they came up with my weekly amount. Had to do a lot of research to understand the base period concept.
agreed, they could definitely explain the process better in their initial paperwork
This thread has been super helpful for understanding the calculation. Thanks everyone!
Ruby Garcia
Thanks for sharing this! I'm bookmarking this thread for reference. The whole appeal process is so confusing and it's helpful to see someone's actual experience from start to finish.
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Jacob Lee
•Happy to help! I know how stressful it is when you're going through it. Feel free to ask if you have specific questions about the process.
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Ruby Garcia
•I really appreciate that. It's nice to know there are people willing to help others navigate this system.
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Alexander Evans
UPDATE: Just wanted to follow up and say my payment came through this morning! Took exactly 9 business days from the appeal decision. Back pay was correct and my regular weekly claims are now processing normally. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
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Hannah White
•YES! So happy to hear you got your money. That must be such a relief after everything you went through.
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Zoe Walker
•Fantastic! Thanks for coming back to update us - it's really helpful for others going through the same process.
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