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Just remember the $999 maximum is gross, not net. After federal taxes (if you elect them) you're looking at more like $850 take home.
Still a decent amount for temporary income replacement while job searching.
The benefit calculation seems complicated but Washington ESD generally does a good job of maximizing what you're eligible for based on your work history.
Agreed - their system automatically calculates the highest possible benefit amount you qualify for using different base year combinations.
That's reassuring to know they're not trying to shortchange people.
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If you do decide to quit and apply for benefits, be prepared for the adjudication process if they question your reason for leaving. I had to wait 6 weeks for them to make a decision on my claim, and that was with a pretty clear-cut case of workplace harassment.
Yes, but it was stressful not knowing. During adjudication they contacted my former employer and interviewed me about the situation.
This is another situation where being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD helps. I used Claimyr to check on my adjudication status when I was waiting for a decision.
Bottom line: your previous 2 years of work should definitely count toward qualifying, but quitting without rock-solid documentation of good cause is risky. Maybe try to transfer to a different department or document issues before making any decisions?
Transfer isn't really an option at this small company, but you're right about documenting everything. I'll start keeping records of incidents starting today.
Smart approach. Having contemporaneous documentation is much stronger than trying to remember events later during an appeal.
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Make sure you have your bank account info ready for direct deposit. Much faster than waiting for checks in the mail.
Good tip. I definitely want to get payments as fast as possible.
Yeah direct deposit usually comes 1-2 days after you file your weekly claim. Checks take way longer.
One last thing - if you get denied for any reason, don't panic. You can appeal the decision. The appeals process gives you a chance to explain your situation to a judge.
Hopefully I won't need to worry about that but good to know. Thanks everyone for all the help!
You're welcome! This community is pretty good about helping people navigate the Washington ESD system.
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oh and one more thing - if you've worked in other states recently, you might need to file an interstate claim. washington esd can combine wages from other states if needed. this gets complicated so you might need to call them about it
I've only worked in Washington so that shouldn't be an issue for me.
Good! Interstate claims can take much longer to process because they have to coordinate with other states.
Based on what you've described - laid off from full-time work after 18 months at $22/hour - you should definitely qualify for unemployment benefits. The key is to file as soon as possible and make sure you file your weekly claims every week even if your initial claim is still being processed. Good luck!
You're welcome! This community is great for helping each other navigate the unemployment system.
Glad we could help! Don't hesitate to come back if you run into any issues with your claim.
GalaxyGuardian
One more tip - if you're switching to direct deposit, make sure your bank account is in good standing. Some banks will reject the deposits if you have any holds or issues with your account.
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Ravi Sharma
•Good point. I'll double-check with my bank before I submit the request.
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Diego Rojas
•Yes, and make sure the account has been open for at least 30 days. Some banks have restrictions on new accounts receiving government direct deposits.
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Ravi Sharma
Thanks everyone for all the help! I'm going to try calling Washington ESD through Claimyr first, and if that doesn't work I'll mail the form. Really appreciate all the advice and tips.
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Omar Fawaz
•You're welcome! Hope it works out as smoothly for you as it did for me.
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StarSeeker
•Good luck! Either way should work, but the phone method is definitely faster if you can get through.
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