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One last thing - make sure you understand what happens if you find temporary work. It might pause your claim rather than ending it, depending on the situation.
Good point. I should probably ask about that if I end up taking any contract work while job hunting.
Definitely something worth clarifying with an actual Washington ESD agent. Another good reason to have a reliable way to reach them when you need answers.
This is such a helpful thread! I'm a newcomer to the unemployment system and had no idea about the 26-week maximum. Quick question - does Washington ESD send you any kind of notification as you get closer to exhausting your benefits? Like at week 20 or something? I'd hate to be caught off guard if I'm still job searching near the end.
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Bottom line: plan for 26 weeks maximum, but don't count on getting the full amount unless you had steady, well-paying work during your base period. And start your job search immediately - don't wait for benefits to run out.
Great advice. I'm going to file my claim this week and start applying for jobs right away. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good luck with your claim! The process can be confusing but this thread has covered most of the important stuff.
Just want to add that if you're over 50, you might want to look into the RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) program through WorkSource. They provide additional job search assistance and sometimes have resources specifically for older workers who might need more time to find employment. It's not extra benefits, but the support can be really valuable during your 26-week window.
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One last thing - keep track of your benefit year. Even if you use up your 26 weeks, you can't file a new claim until your benefit year ends (52 weeks from when you first filed). So if you find work and then get laid off again quickly, you might not be eligible for new benefits right away.
That's complicated. Hopefully I won't need to worry about that scenario!
Yeah, it's one of those rules you hope you never have to deal with. But good to know just in case.
Just wanted to add one more important detail - make sure you understand the difference between your "benefit year" and your "claim series." Your benefit year is 52 weeks from when you first file, but within that year you can have multiple claim series. If you exhaust your 26 weeks and then work enough to earn new qualifying wages, you might be able to file a new claim series within the same benefit year. It's rare but can happen. Most people won't need to worry about this, but it's good to know the system has some flexibility built in for certain situations.
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Final thought - if anyone is running into issues getting clear information about their specific benefit duration, definitely don't hesitate to get help. I wasted weeks trying to figure things out on my own when I should have just gotten through to an agent earlier.
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Just wanted to add my experience as someone who recently went through this - I was laid off from my tech job in March and have been collecting unemployment since then. Can confirm it's definitely 26 weeks maximum for regular UI benefits in Washington. One thing I learned that might help others: your weekly benefit amount and total duration are calculated separately. Even though I had high earnings, I still only get 26 weeks max, but my weekly amount is higher. The system looks at your base period wages to determine both. Also, don't underestimate how quickly those 26 weeks can pass. I thought I'd find something within the first few months, but here I am at week 16 still searching. The job market is competitive right now, especially in tech. Start applying immediately and cast a wide net - don't wait thinking you have plenty of time. Good luck with your job search! The warehouse experience should definitely help you qualify for the full 26 weeks given your 2 years of steady work.
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One last thing to check - make sure you filed your weekly claims for those disqualified weeks, even if they were showing as disqualified at the time. If you didn't file because you saw the disqualification, you'll need to request a backdate for those weeks, which is a separate process that can take longer.
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Aisha Khan
•Thankfully I did keep filing every week, even when I was disqualified! The agent confirmed they can see all my weekly claims. At least I did one thing right in this mess!
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I went through almost the exact same thing last month! My claim was wrongly disqualified for "insufficient work search" when I had documented everything properly. After they admitted the error and fixed it, it took exactly 4 business days for my status to change from disqualified to paid, and the money hit my account 2 days after that. The key thing is that they process corrections in batches, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So depending on when they made the fix, you might catch the next batch or have to wait for the one after. Since you're cutting it close with rent, I'd suggest calling back today or tomorrow and specifically mentioning that you're facing eviction - they do have expedited processing for hardship cases, but you have to ask for it directly. Also, keep screenshots of your account status changes as proof of the timeline in case your landlord needs documentation. Hope it gets sorted quickly for you!
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