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Just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful info in this thread! I'm definitely going to file for partial benefits now that I know it's an option. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file as soon as possible since there's usually a one-week waiting period.
Will do! Going to start the application tonight.
I used Claimyr when I couldn't get through to check on my adjudication status and they connected me right away. Definitely recommend if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD instead of just checking your account online.
That's the third recommendation for that service in this thread. Must actually work!
Yeah, I was hesitant at first but the video demo on their site convinced me it was legit. Saved me probably 10+ hours of trying to call on my own.
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Set up your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account before you start if you don't have one already. You'll need it to access your unemployment services online.
Is that the same login for all Washington state services?
Yes, SAW is the single sign-on for most Washington state online services including unemployment benefits.
Remember you need to file weekly claims every week to get paid, even if your initial claim is still processing. Don't skip weeks thinking you'll catch up later.
You lose that week's benefits permanently. There's no way to go back and claim missed weeks except in very limited circumstances.
Good to know, I'll make sure to set a reminder every week.
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Does the benefit amount ever change once it's set? Like if I get a job and then get laid off again later?
If you exhaust your current claim and need to file a new one later, they'll recalculate using your new base period which would include more recent wages.
That makes sense - so it could go up if I was making more money in the newer base period.
Thanks everyone for all the explanations! This thread helped me understand my benefit calculation way better than the Washington ESD website did.
Agreed! I feel much better about my benefit amount now that I understand how they calculated it.
This forum is so much more helpful than trying to navigate the government websites
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The claimyr thing mentioned earlier actually sounds pretty useful. I always dread having to call Washington ESD because the wait times are insane.
It really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of phone time. The video demo shows exactly how the process works if you want to check it out first.
I'll definitely look into that. Thanks for the recommendation!
Bottom line: you need wages in at least 2 quarters during your base period, meet the minimum wage thresholds, and be unemployed through no fault of your own. Everything else is just details.
Perfect summary! That's exactly what I needed to know. Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations.
Happy to help. The Washington ESD system is complex but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
Daniel Rogers
Just wanted to add - if you do decide to decline this offer, make sure you have a solid plan for continuing your job search. Keep applying, networking, maybe consider some professional development activities to make yourself more marketable.
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Elijah Jackson
•Definitely. I've been thinking about taking an online certification course while I'm job searching. Might make me more competitive for the roles I really want.
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Aaliyah Reed
•That's a great idea! Many employers value candidates who use unemployment time productively to improve their skills.
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Ella Russell
Final thought - if you're really unsure, you could always ask the employer for a few days to consider the offer. That gives you time to maybe connect with a Washington ESD agent through Claimyr or another service to get official guidance on your specific situation.
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Elijah Jackson
•That's a good compromise. I'll ask for a couple days to think it over and try to get some official guidance in the meantime.
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Mohammed Khan
•Perfect plan. Having official guidance will give you confidence in whatever decision you make.
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