This has been super educational. I thought calculating quarterly earnings would be much more complicated but it's actually pretty straightforward once you understand the basic rules. Thanks for all the help everyone!

One thing that helped me when I was calculating my quarterly earnings was to organize all my information first before trying to figure out if I qualified. I made a simple spreadsheet with columns for each quarter and listed all my employers and their reported wages. It made it much easier to see if I met the requirements - especially the part about having wages in at least two quarters. Also, don't forget that if you had any wage adjustments or bonuses that were reported in different quarters than when you actually worked, those could affect your totals. Washington ESD goes by when wages were reported to them, not necessarily when you earned them.

The most important thing is to answer their questions completely and honestly. Don't volunteer information they don't ask for, but make sure you fully answer what they do ask. And remember, they're not trying to trick you - they just need to verify the information on your claim.

I went through this exact same situation last year and completely understand your anxiety! The interview ended up being much less intimidating than I expected. They asked standard questions about why I left my job, my availability to work, and my job search efforts. Since you mentioned you were laid off due to company downsizing, they'll likely just want to confirm the details and make sure you're actively looking for work. One tip that helped me - have a pen and paper ready to jot down any important information they give you during the call. The whole process took about 25 minutes and the interviewer was actually quite professional and understanding. You've got this!

I'm in a very similar situation - got the adjudication status about 2 weeks ago after being laid off from my retail job. The uncertainty is the worst part! From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 3-6 weeks is pretty typical, but it really depends on your specific issue. One thing I learned from calling WorkSource is that you can also check if there are any local food banks or emergency assistance programs in your area while you wait. I know it's not ideal, but it might help stretch your savings a bit further. Also, if you have any bills that can be deferred (utilities sometimes have hardship programs), it's worth calling them to explain your situation. Keep filing those weekly claims like everyone said - that's been my lifeline knowing that when this gets resolved, I'll get all that back pay. Sending good vibes that yours gets resolved quickly! The construction industry has been hit so hard lately, hopefully ESD recognizes these are legitimate layoffs.

I'm going through adjudication right now too - started about 10 days ago. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and nerve-wracking! It sounds like the timeline really varies depending on your specific situation, but most people are seeing resolution in 3-6 weeks. For what it's worth, I've had some success getting through to ESD using the early morning calling strategy someone mentioned - calling right at 8:02 AM seems to work better than later in the day. Also, make sure you're checking your eServices account daily for any requests for additional information. Sometimes they ask for stuff with really short deadlines. The waiting is brutal when you're worried about bills, but it sounds like most legitimate layoff cases do get approved eventually. Keep filing those weekly claims and hang in there!

Bottom line for the OP - you did everything right! Multi-employer claims are totally normal and your benefit amount should reflect wages from both jobs. Just keep filing your weekly claims while they verify everything.

Just want to add that when you have multiple employers, Washington ESD may also ask for additional documentation like pay stubs or separation notices from each job. I had to provide proof of my layoffs from both employers before my claim was fully approved. Keep any paperwork you have from both jobs handy - it can speed up the verification process significantly!

If you're really struggling to get information, I had success with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Worth checking out their demo video to see if it might help you get through to Washington ESD faster.

Bottom line: with your work history at $16-18/hour, you're probably looking at somewhere between $300-500 per week, but could be higher or lower depending on your exact quarters. The only way to know for sure is to file and see what Washington ESD calculates.