Washington Unemployment

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Yara Elias

How does Washington ESD figure your unemployment pay weekly benefit amount?

I'm trying to understand how Washington ESD calculates my weekly benefit amount. I worked at a restaurant for 8 months making $18/hour plus tips, then got laid off in December. My claim was approved but I'm confused about how they came up with my weekly benefit of $487. I thought it would be based on my last job but someone told me they look at all your wages from the past year? Can anyone explain how this actually works? I want to make sure they calculated it correctly.

Update: I found my monetary determination in my account and the wages look right. Thanks everyone for explaining how this works! The $487 weekly amount makes sense now when I look at my total base period earnings.

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Great! Glad you were able to figure it out. The system makes more sense once you understand the base period concept.

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Perfect example of why it's important to review that wage information. Glad it all worked out correctly for you.

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This thread was super helpful! I was wondering about the same thing for my claim. Now I know where to look for my wage information.

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Glad it helped! This community is great for figuring out all the confusing Washington ESD stuff.

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Yara Campbell

Can federal employees collect Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

I've been working for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the past 18 months here in Washington state and just got laid off due to budget cuts. My coworkers are telling me conflicting things about whether federal employees can even file for unemployment through Washington ESD. Some say yes, others say federal workers have their own system. I'm really confused and need to know if I should be filing with Washington ESD or if there's a separate federal unemployment program I need to apply for instead. Has anyone been through this situation before?

Quick question - do federal contractors qualify the same way as direct federal employees? I was working as a contractor at a federal facility but technically employed by a private company.

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If you were employed by a private contracting company, then you'd file unemployment based on that private employer, not as a federal employee. Your situation would be handled like any other private sector worker.

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Ah okay, that makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!

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One last tip from someone who's been through this - if your claim gets stuck in adjudication for weeks like mine did, don't just wait it out. I eventually used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and found out they needed additional wage verification from my federal agency. Got it resolved much faster once I could actually talk to someone.

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Good to know. I'll keep that in mind if I run into delays. Hopefully everything goes smoothly though.

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Hope so too! Federal employee claims usually go through fine, but it's good to have options if issues come up.

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Yuki Kobayashi

Washington ESD - how can unemployment be reduced in our state?

Been thinking about this after being on unemployment for 6 months now. I keep hearing politicians talk about reducing unemployment but what actually works? I've been doing my job searches through WorkSource but feels like there's not enough good paying jobs out there. Anyone know what Washington state is actually doing to help reduce unemployment rates? My benefits run out in December and I'm getting worried about the job market.

Entrepreneurship education and microloans. Help people start their own businesses instead of just looking for traditional employment.

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I've thought about starting something but don't know where to begin and can't risk losing my UI benefits.

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There are programs that let you keep some benefits while starting a business. Might be worth looking into.

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Better coordination between Washington ESD, WorkSource, and community colleges. Right now it feels like separate systems that don't talk to each other.

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Yes! And when you need help navigating any of these systems good luck getting someone on the phone. That Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might help with the Washington ESD part at least.

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Javier Morales

How many waiting weeks for unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

I just filed my first unemployment claim with Washington ESD and I'm confused about waiting weeks. Some people are telling me there's a one week waiting period before benefits start, but others say there's no waiting week anymore. Can someone clarify how many waiting weeks I need to serve before getting my first payment? I really need to know so I can plan my finances accordingly.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I should be getting my first payment soon as long as my claim processes without issues.

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You're welcome! Just remember to keep filing those weekly claims even if your payment seems delayed.

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Will do, and I'll make sure to keep up with the job search requirements too.

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One more thing - if you do run into any issues with your claim, don't give up. The system isn't perfect but persistence usually pays off. And there are resources like Claimyr to help you actually reach someone when you need assistance.

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Appreciated! It's good to know there are options if I run into problems.

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Absolutely. The unemployment system can be frustrating but there are ways to navigate it successfully.

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JaylinCharles

When do you get paid for unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

I just got approved for unemployment after waiting 2 weeks for adjudication. My claim status changed to 'paid' on Tuesday but I still haven't received any money. I'm using direct deposit and usually get other payments within 1-2 business days. Is there a specific day of the week Washington ESD sends out payments? I'm getting worried because I need to pay rent this week and I'm counting on these benefits.

Just want to add - if you ever have issues with payments or need to talk to someone at Washington ESD urgently, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of calling. Worth checking out if you get stuck.

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How does it work exactly? Do you still have to wait on hold?

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Nah, they handle the calling for you. You just tell them what you need help with and they get you connected to the right person at Washington ESD. Super convenient.

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UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment came through this morning (Wednesday) at 6:47 AM! Thanks everyone for the reassurance and timeline info. Really helped calm my nerves.

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Perfect timing! Told you it would be Wednesday morning. Glad you can pay your rent now.

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So happy for you! The first payment is always the scariest. It gets much easier from here.

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