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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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One more plug for Claimyr if anyone's having trouble reaching Washington ESD. I was skeptical at first but when my claim got stuck in adjudication for weeks, I used their service and finally got answers. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
Alright I'm convinced, bookmarking that site just in case. Hopefully won't need it but good to know it exists.
Same here, the phone system is impossible otherwise. Spent like 4 hours one day just trying to get through.
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I wish there was better communication about timelines from Washington ESD. The uncertainty of not knowing when you'll hear back about adjudication makes everything so much more stressful.
Totally agree! The waiting period is the worst part. At least if they gave you a better estimate of how long it would take, you could plan accordingly.
This is why I'm thinking about trying Claimyr to actually talk to someone. The uncertainty is driving me crazy.
Just want to say good luck with your claim! Being fired is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you'll get benefits. At least you know now that it's worth filing and seeing what happens.
Thank you! I feel much better about the whole situation after reading everyone's responses. Going to file my claim today.
That's great! Hope everything works out for you. Keep us updated on how it goes.
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The other thing to remember is that you can work part-time while collecting unemployment in Washington, but you need to report any wages you earn each week. They'll reduce your benefit amount accordingly but you won't lose benefits entirely as long as you're under certain thresholds.
That's good to know! So I could take a temporary part-time job while looking for something full-time?
Exactly! Just make sure to report those wages accurately when you file your weekly claims. Being dishonest about wages can get you disqualified and create overpayment issues.
Based on what you described with your work history, you should definitely qualify. Two jobs with consistent hours over most of the year probably puts you well over the wage requirements. Go ahead and file your claim - worst case scenario they say no, but I think you'll be approved.
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to gather all my employment info and file this weekend.
Good plan! And remember you can always call Washington ESD if you have questions after filing, though you might want to use a service like Claimyr to actually get through to someone.
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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I have trouble reaching them.
Yeah the phone system is terrible. Sometimes it just hangs up on you after waiting for an hour.
Ivanna St. Pierre
The maximum weekly benefit amount goes up slightly each year based on the state's average weekly wage. For 2025 it's $999/week, but you'd need to have been making around $130k/year to qualify for the maximum.
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Monique Byrd
•Well, I definitely wasn't making anywhere near that much! But good to know how it works.
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Ivanna St. Pierre
•Most people get somewhere between $300-600/week depending on their work history. Your retail experience should qualify you for a decent amount, especially if you were working close to full-time hours.
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Elin Robinson
If anyone's still confused about the calculation, there's a benefit calculator on the ESD website that can give you an estimate. Not 100% accurate but gives you a ballpark figure.
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Monique Byrd
•Thanks! I'll check that out. This thread has been super helpful for understanding how it all works.
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Elin Robinson
•No problem! The unemployment system is confusing but once you understand the basics it's not too bad. Good luck with your claim!
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