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If your benefit amount seems wrong, definitely appeal or contact Washington ESD to get it straightened out. I had a similar issue where they were using the wrong base year and it took a while to get corrected, but it was worth the effort.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! This has been really helpful in understanding how the benefit calculations work.
Good luck with your claim! The restaurant industry has been tough lately, but unemployment benefits should help while you're looking for something new.
Just wanted to add that you should also check if you qualify for any additional support programs while on unemployment. Washington has programs like Basic Food (SNAP), Apple Health (Medicaid), and utility assistance that can help stretch your unemployment benefits further. The income limits for these programs often account for unemployment benefits, so you might qualify even if you didn't before. It's worth applying since every bit helps when you're between jobs.
That's really great advice! I hadn't thought about looking into other assistance programs. With my income being cut so drastically, I probably would qualify for some of these now. Do you know if there's a single place to apply for multiple programs or do you have to go through each one separately?
You can actually apply for most Washington state assistance programs through the Washington Connection website (washingtonconnection.org). It's a single portal where you can apply for Basic Food, Apple Health, Working Connections Child Care, and cash assistance all at once. Makes it much easier than having to fill out separate applications for each program. They'll determine what you qualify for based on your household size and income from unemployment.
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btw has anyone noticed how the ESD website is always "down for maintenance" right when you need to file your weekly claim on sunday night?? happened to me again last weekend smdh
I'm going through a similar situation right now - filed my appeal 3 weeks ago after being denied for "voluntary quit" when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts. The stress is unreal! One thing I learned from calling around is that you can request an expedited hearing if you can prove extreme financial hardship, but it's rarely granted. I tried but they said being behind on bills isn't enough - you basically need to be facing immediate eviction or utility shutoffs. Also, make sure when you do your weekly claims that you answer "YES" to the question about appealing a determination. I almost answered wrong the first week because I wasn't sure if my appeal was officially filed yet. The waiting is the worst part. I keep checking my eServices account obsessively hoping for a hearing date. Hang in there - from what I've read, if you have good documentation showing it was a layoff and not misconduct, you should win. The system sucks but don't give up!
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One last tip - set up direct deposit for your benefits. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. Direct deposit is much more reliable.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and set up direct deposit right away.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
I was in a similar situation last year - making about $52K and got around $630 per week in benefits. The Washington ESD calculation is pretty straightforward once you understand it. They look at your highest earning quarter from your base period and multiply by 3.85%, then divide by 13 weeks. With your $55K salary, you should qualify for a decent weekly amount. Just make sure to file as soon as possible since there's no benefit to waiting. The online application isn't too bad, and you can check the benefit calculator on their website to get a rough estimate before you apply. Good luck!
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After reading everyone's advice, I think I'm going to try calling ESD once more to see if I can find out why my claim has been pending. If I can get through, I'll let them know I found a job but would like to resolve anything for the weeks I was unemployed. If I can't get through after a few more tries, I'll probably just let it go and move on with my new job. Thanks everyone for the helpful information!
Sounds like a good plan! Good luck with the new job!
Just wanted to add my experience - I was in a similar situation last year where my claim was pending forever and I found work before getting any payments. I did end up calling ESD to let them know about the new job, and they were actually able to process my backpay for the weeks I was legitimately unemployed. It took another few weeks to get the money, but it was worth it since I had bills piling up from being out of work. The rep I spoke with said it's totally normal for people to find jobs while their claims are still processing, and they deal with it all the time. Whatever you decide, congrats on landing the new position so quickly!
That's really encouraging to hear! I was worried that since my claim has been sitting in pending status for so long, there might be some issue that would make me ineligible anyway. But if they were able to process your backpay even after you started working, maybe it's worth the effort to try reaching them. Did you have any trouble getting through on the phone, or did you use a specific time/method that worked better?
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Update us when you get your payment! I'm curious to see how long it takes. Good luck!
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Lucas Bey
•Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful info and encouragement.
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Cole Roush
I went through a similar situation earlier this year - approved after about 5 weeks in adjudication. The payment showed up in my account exactly 3 business days later via direct deposit. The relief when that first deposit hits is incredible! Make sure to check your payment history on the ESD website too, as it will show when the payment was issued. From what I've seen, Washington ESD is pretty consistent with the 2-4 business day timeframe once you're approved. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line!
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