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One more thing to be aware of - if his claim shows active but doesn't reflect his most recent employment, he might need to call and have them add missing wages. This is especially important if he worked for a different employer since his last claim. The system sometimes doesn't automatically pick up all employers. If the wages and benefit amount look correct based on his recent work history, then you're probably good to go and just need to wait for processing.
That's a really good point. I'll have him check the wages they're showing against what he actually earned. He did work for two different companies since his last unemployment claim.
Just went through this same process in January! My claim also showed active immediately with the benefit amount calculated. I got my first payment exactly 8 days after filing my first weekly claim. One tip - make sure he's checking his eServices account regularly for any messages or requests for additional information. Sometimes they'll ask for clarification on something and if you miss it, it can delay the whole process. Also, since he's had previous claims, the system should have most of his info already which definitely speeds things up. Just keep filing those weekly claims on time every week - that's the most important thing right now!
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Thanks again everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now. I'll update you all on how it goes!
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Based on what you've shared, you should definitely qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington. With 18 months of work history and $28,000 in earnings, you're well above the minimum requirements. The store closure is a clear qualifying separation since it's through no fault of your own. I'd recommend filing your claim as soon as your last day of work is complete - don't wait! The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits. The online application process is pretty straightforward, and you can always come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
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my cousin only got 16 weeks even though he had over 1000 hours!!! said it was because he didnt work for 2 months during his base year or something like that. ESD is ALWAYS looking for ways to pay u less, dont assume u'll get 26 weeks just because thats what everyone is saying!!!
Your cousin's situation is unusual and might have been affected by other factors. The gap in employment shouldn't reduce weeks if the total hours requirement was met. It's more likely related to how his wages were distributed or possibly a disqualification issue. The OP should rely on their official monetary determination rather than anecdotal experiences.
Update: I just got my monetary determination letter today! You all were right - I qualified for the full 26 weeks since I had steady work over my base year. My weekly benefit amount is $844 and maximum benefit amount is $21,944. Thanks everyone for the help! Now I just need to make sure I keep up with those job search requirements.
That's great news Sean! $844/week is a solid benefit amount. For the job search requirements, make sure you're documenting everything properly - employer name, contact method, date, and position applied for. During winter construction slowdown, you can expand your search to related fields like maintenance, warehousing, or even indoor renovation work to meet the 3 weekly requirements. Good luck with your job search!
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One last thing - if you think the layoff might be temporary (like a seasonal shutdown), ask about standby status. It's different from regular unemployment and might be easier if your employer expects to call you back.
I don't think this will be temporary, but good to know that's an option for some situations.
Yeah, standby is mainly for situations where there's a specific recall date. Sounds like your situation would be regular unemployment benefits.
Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! This is way more detailed than anything I could find on the Washington ESD website. Sounds like I should expect around $600-800/week based on my salary, but I'll use that benefit calculator someone mentioned to get a better estimate. The waiting week and potential delays are definitely concerning - I'm going to start building up some extra savings now just in case. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences, especially about the challenges with getting through to Washington ESD if issues come up. Hopefully I won't need any of this advice, but at least now I know what to expect if the worst happens.
Zainab Ismail
Thanks everyone for the info. This cleared up a lot of confusion about when unemployment actually starts. Wish Washington ESD made this stuff clearer on their website.
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Nia Jackson
•The information is there but it's buried in tons of other text. They really need to simplify how they present the basics.
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Connor O'Neill
•At least we have forums like this to help each other figure it out!
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Juan Moreno
Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else in this situation - I filed my claim about 3 weeks after losing my job because I thought I needed to wait until I was "sure" I wouldn't find work immediately. Big mistake! Not only did I lose those 3 weeks of potential benefits, but then I had to serve the waiting week on top of that. So essentially lost a full month of support when I needed it most. The lesson here is definitely file immediately even if you think you might get hired somewhere quickly - you can always stop claiming benefits if you find work, but you can't go back and claim those missed weeks.
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