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Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I'm stuck with just the workers comp benefits for now. Hopefully my case gets resolved soon so I can get back to work or at least apply for unemployment if I can't find a job right away.
Hang in there. The workers comp process is frustrating but it does eventually get resolved. Make sure you're documenting everything for your case.
Good luck with everything. Hope you heal up quickly and can get back to earning full wages soon.
This whole discussion makes me glad I have disability insurance through work. Workers comp alone definitely isn't enough to live on if you get seriously injured.
Not everyone has that option though. A lot of construction and manual labor jobs don't offer good disability coverage.
True, and even when they do offer it, a lot of people can't afford the premiums on top of everything else.
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The Washington ESD website has a benefit calculator tool that's pretty accurate if you want to estimate your weekly amount. You just need your quarterly wage information from the past 18 months or so. Much easier than trying to do the math yourself.
I'll check that out. Do I need my exact pay stubs or will tax documents work?
Your W-2s or quarterly statements should have enough information. The calculator just needs your total wages for each quarter.
One more thing - if you end up applying and your benefit amount seems wrong, don't just accept it. I appealed my initial determination because I thought my WBA was calculated incorrectly, and I was right. They had missed some wage information and my weekly amount went up by $75.
About 3 weeks total. I had to submit additional wage documentation but it was worth it for the extra money each week.
Good to know appeals are actually processed reasonably quickly. I always assumed they'd take forever.
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This was really helpful! I bookmarked this thread because I might need to reference it later. The Washington ESD website has a lot of this info too but it's not explained as clearly as you all did here.
Yeah the official website can be confusing. Real people explaining it in plain English is much better.
Hope this helps! Unemployment can be stressful but at least Washington has decent benefit amounts compared to some other states. Just make sure you follow all the rules and keep up with your weekly claims and job search requirements.
Definitely feeling more prepared now. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain all this!
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Filed mine at 11 PM on a Wednesday and it went smoothly. I think the late night hours are underrated - most people aren't up filing claims at that time.
That's a good point about late night. I'm usually up late anyway so that might work for me too.
Just make sure you're alert enough to answer everything accurately. Mistakes on the initial claim can cause major headaches later.
Don't overthink the timing too much. Yes some times are better than others but the most important thing is just getting it filed. I stressed about the perfect time for three days before just doing it, and it worked fine.
You're probably right. I need to just pick a time and go for it. All this advice has been super helpful though!
Agreed. The sooner you file, the sooner your waiting week starts. Don't delay over finding the 'perfect' time.
Geoff Richards
Don't let your former employer intimidate you into not filing. I've heard of managers telling people they can't get unemployment if they were fired, but that's often not true. File your claim and let Washington ESD decide.
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Marcus Marsh
•My manager didn't say anything about unemployment but I could see them being spiteful about it.
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Geoff Richards
•Even if they contest it, you have the right to appeal if you disagree with the initial decision. Don't let fear of their reaction stop you from getting benefits you may be entitled to.
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Simon White
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The circumstances matter. Performance issues, inability to do the job, and conflicts with management are usually not considered misconduct. File your claim and provide honest information about what happened.
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Marcus Marsh
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Simon White
•Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you get started.
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