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Next time this happens, check the Washington ESD Twitter account. They usually post about closures there.
didn't know they had twitter, thanks!
Their social media presence isn't great but they do post important updates sometimes.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better now knowing I won't lose my benefits for filing tomorrow. This community is awesome for figuring out all the Washington ESD quirks.
Happy to help! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into other issues with your claims.
And remember that Claimyr option if you ever need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Made a huge difference for me.
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For what it's worth, I used that Claimyr service too after seeing it mentioned here. Really did help me get through to Washington ESD faster than calling on my own. The agent clarified some confusion I had about my remaining benefit weeks.
Seems like a lot of people are having success with it. Might be worth trying if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Thanks for the feedback. If I run into issues understanding my benefit info I'll definitely consider using it.
Bottom line - most people get 26 weeks if they worked steadily before filing. Check your Washington ESD account for your specific situation, keep filing weekly claims, do your job searches, and don't wait until the last minute to find work.
Perfect summary, thanks. This thread has been really helpful for understanding the whole process.
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once you get approved the weekly claims become routine. you'll file every week usually on sunday and get paid tuesday or wednesday. just hang in there!
Looking forward to getting to that routine part. The uncertainty is the hardest part right now.
Just to summarize for you: 1) Keep checking your SAW account for weekly benefit amount to appear 2) Watch your mail for the determination letter 3) Keep filing weekly claims 4) If no update after 3 weeks, consider calling or using a service like Claimyr to get through. You should be fine with a layoff situation.
Perfect summary, thank you! I feel much more confident about what to expect now.
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I had a similar situation where I was worried about qualifying after job hopping. Turned out fine - Washington ESD looks at your whole work history during the base period, not just your most recent job. You sound like you'll be fine if you need to file.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared now if I do end up needing to file for unemployment.
AaliyahAli
Just want to add that the maximum benefit amount can change during the year if there are legislative updates, so always check the current rates on the Washington ESD website. The $999 max is accurate for early 2025 but could potentially change.
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Santiago Diaz
•Good point! I'll make sure to check the official site when I actually need to file.
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Ellie Simpson
•They usually announce rate changes well in advance though, so you'd have plenty of notice.
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Arjun Kurti
One more tip - if you're laid off, file your claim as soon as possible. There's a waiting period before benefits start, so the sooner you file the sooner you'll start receiving payments. Don't wait thinking you might find another job quickly.
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Santiago Diaz
•That's really helpful advice. I always thought you should wait a bit before filing.
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Arjun Kurti
•Nope, file right away. You can always stop claiming if you find work, but you can't backdate benefits if you wait too long to file.
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