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The benefit amount also affects how long you can collect. Higher earners might get more per week but everyone gets the same number of weeks typically.
Standard is 26 weeks in Washington, but it can vary based on unemployment rates.
Currently it's 26 weeks for most people. Extended benefits might kick in if unemployment gets really high statewide.
Thanks everyone for the info! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect. Sounds like I should be able to get around $500-600 per week based on my earnings history.
Make sure to file as soon as possible after you become unemployed. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file.
Will do! Planning to file tomorrow morning.
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Just filed last month and the whole process was smoother than expected once I got started. The hardest part was getting someone on the phone to ask questions beforehand. If you need to talk to Washington ESD, I'd suggest trying that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier - it actually works.
Thanks, seems like several people have had good luck with that service for reaching Washington ESD agents.
yeah I used it too when I had issues with my claim being stuck in adjudication. Worth it to avoid the phone frustration.
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One last thing to add - if your part-time work hours vary a lot from week to week, make sure you report the exact hours and earnings for each specific week when you file your weekly claim. Don't average it out or estimate.
That's actually really important for my situation since my hours are all over the place. Thanks for mentioning that.
Absolutely. Accuracy is key with Washington ESD. Any discrepancies can cause delays or issues with your benefits.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this discussion. I'm bookmarking this thread for future reference. Never know when I might need to help someone else understand partial unemployment benefits.
Definitely worth bookmarking! This community is really helpful for navigating the unemployment system.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other figure out the complex world of unemployment benefits.
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also make sure your bank info is right in the system because if the direct deposit fails you have to wait for them to mail a check which takes forever
Good point. I double-checked my routing and account numbers when I set it up but I should verify again.
One last thing - keep filing even if your payments seem delayed or stopped. Don't assume the worst and stop filing your weekly claims because that will definitely mess up your benefits.
Yes, keep filing and then figure out the problem separately. Stopping your weekly claims just creates more problems.
This is where Claimyr really helped me - I kept filing but used their service to get through to someone who could explain why my payments were delayed.
Liam O'Reilly
Best of luck with your job search. The uncertainty is stressful but you'll figure it out.
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Isabella Russo
Remember to keep all your documentation organized and don't hesitate to get help if you run into issues with Washington ESD. There are resources available to help you navigate the system.
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