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Last piece of advice - start looking for work immediately even if you're not required to yet. The job market is tough and unemployment benefits don't last forever. Better to find something while you still have the safety net.
One more tip - make sure all your employers reported your wages correctly to Washington ESD. I had one employer who reported my wages late and it initially affected my benefit calculation.
For anyone bookmarking this thread: Remember that your benefit amount is based on your highest earning quarter during the base period, and you can typically receive benefits for up to 26 weeks (or until your benefit year expires). Multiple jobs just mean more wages potentially qualifying you for higher benefits on your single claim.
One last Claimyr mention since people are asking - I used them twice now for different questions and it's been worth it both times. When you're dealing with benefit calculations or complex situations like multiple jobs, talking to an actual Washington ESD rep is so much better than guessing.
Keep checking your SAW account daily for any requests for additional information. Sometimes they ask for more documentation and you only have a limited time to respond. Don't miss those deadlines!
Just want to say hang in there. I know this process is incredibly stressful but you're doing everything right by gathering evidence and fighting back against false claims. The truth will come out.
AstroExplorer
If you end up having trouble reaching Washington ESD about your benefit calculation or any other questions, that claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of being on hold when I had questions about my claim.
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NeonNinja
•Good to know it actually works. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues getting through to them.
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AstroExplorer
•Yeah, much better than refreshing the website over and over hoping to find answers that aren't there.
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Giovanni Moretti
Bottom line is you won't know your exact amount until Washington ESD processes your claim and sends you the monetary determination. All these estimates are just rough guesses based on the general formula.
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NeonNinja
•You're right. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what they come up with. Thanks everyone for all the info, it's been really helpful.
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Anastasia Popov
•Hope it works out well for you. Feel free to post back here once you get your determination if you have more questions about the amount.
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