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One thing to keep in mind is that your former employer can contest your claim. They might argue that you didn't have good cause or that you could have resolved the issue another way.
Don't let that stop you from filing. Washington ESD makes the decision based on facts, not what your employer wants. If you have good cause, you deserve benefits.
Plus the increase in their unemployment taxes is usually pretty minimal compared to what you need to survive.
File your claim as soon as possible. There's a waiting period anyway, and the longer you wait, the more money you lose even if you're eventually approved.
You're right, I've been putting it off because I wasn't sure if I qualified. I should just file and let Washington ESD make the determination.
Exactly. You can't get benefits for weeks you don't claim, even if you win an appeal later. File now and fight later if needed.
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For future reference, Washington ESD has a payment schedule page that shows when payments are typically processed each week. Might help with planning.
I didn't know that existed, do you have a link?
It's buried in their website under the payments section, not easy to find unfortunately
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Try contacting your state representatives office too. They sometimes know about programs or resources that aren't widely advertised.
I hadn't thought of that. I'll look up who represents my area.
Sorry you're going through this. The system is complicated and unfair in many ways. Focus on finding work and accessing whatever community resources are available.
Thanks for the support. I'm already looking for new construction jobs and will check out the community resources people mentioned.
Construction work should pick up again soon with spring coming. Hang in there.
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Make sure you understand the difference between gross and net earnings when they calculate your benefits. They use gross wages but the actual benefit amount will be less than your full pay.
What percentage of your wages do you typically get in unemployment benefits?
It varies, but usually around 40-50% of your average weekly wage, up to the maximum weekly benefit amount. In 2025 the max is around $1,000 per week in Washington.
The whole process is definitely intimidating at first, but millions of people go through it every year. Your work history sounds like it should qualify you without any issues if you do end up needing benefits.
That's reassuring. Thanks to everyone who responded - this gives me a much better understanding of how the system works!
You're welcome! Hope you don't need to use this info, but now you're prepared if you do.
Zoe Gonzalez
sending you good vibes. this whole situation sucks but you're not alone. lots of us are dealing with the same thing right now
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Isabella Martin
•Thanks, it helps to know I'm not the only one facing this cliff.
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Ashley Adams
just want to echo what others said about Extended Benefits. they're tied to unemployment rates and economic conditions, not individual need. it's frustrating but that's how the system works
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Isabella Martin
•I understand the policy reasoning but it doesn't make the reality any easier to deal with.
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