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One thing nobody mentioned - if you have wages in another state during your base period, you might need to file a combined wage claim. Washington ESD can use wages from other states to establish your claim if needed.
How does that work? Do you file in Washington or the other state?
You file in Washington since that's where you're claiming benefits. Washington ESD will request the wage information from the other state. It can slow down the process though.
The base period calculation seems straightforward but there are so many edge cases and exceptions. Military service, federal employment, out-of-state wages - it gets complicated fast.
Good luck getting through to talk to someone though. Their phone system is a nightmare.
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Don't let them intimidate you into giving up. The appeals process exists for a reason and a lot of initial denials get overturned when people actually appeal. The worst thing you can do is nothing.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm definitely going to appeal both decisions now that I understand the process better.
Good! And document everything going forward. Keep records of all your job search activities, any communications with employers, and copies of everything you submit to ESD.
One more thing - make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while your appeal is pending. If you win the appeal, you won't get paid for weeks you didn't file claims for, even if your denial gets overturned.
Yes! This is super important. You have to maintain your claim by filing weekly even during appeals or you'll lose those weeks permanently.
This is correct. Continue filing weekly claims and meeting all requirements including job search even while appealing. If you win, you'll get back pay for all eligible weeks you filed for.
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This is why I hate the unemployment system - they make it so complicated that people who deserve benefits can't figure out if they qualify. Just another way to discourage people from applying.
I mean, I get why it's complicated though. They have to have some way to verify people actually worked and aren't just trying to scam the system.
Sure but they could explain it better. The website is impossible to understand.
Bottom line - if you've worked 8 months recently at a decent wage, you probably qualify. The system is designed to help people who have a recent work history, even if it's not perfect.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to gather my pay stubs and give it a shot.
Good luck! Hope it works out for you.
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just remember you have to report any work you do while on unemployment even if its just a day or two. they ask about this during the phone filing
Good point. What if I pick up a small side job while waiting for construction work to pick back up?
report all earnings even if its just $50. better to be honest than get hit with an overpayment later.
One last tip - make sure you have a quiet place to take the call. The representatives need to verify a lot of information and background noise can make it difficult.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I feel much more prepared now to file my claim.
Good luck! The construction industry has its ups and downs but unemployment benefits help bridge the gaps.
Camila Jordan
Bottom line: Washington employees pay $0 into unemployment insurance. It's 100% employer-funded through payroll taxes. But you still earn eligibility through your work history and wages.
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Chris King
•Perfect summary, thanks! That clears up all my confusion.
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Tyler Lefleur
•Glad this thread was helpful. It's honestly one of the most misunderstood aspects of the unemployment system.
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Tyler Lefleur
Great discussion everyone. Just to wrap up - if you do end up needing to file for unemployment, don't hesitate because you think you haven't 'paid your dues.' The system is designed to support workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, regardless of who pays the premiums.
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Chris King
•Thanks to everyone who responded. This really helped me understand how the system works.
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Madeline Blaze
•No problem! Hope you don't need to use the information but good to know how it works just in case.
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