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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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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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Yeah, much better than refreshing the website over and over hoping to find answers that aren't there.

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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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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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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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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.

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Absolutely. I'm already updating my resume and plan to start applying this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!

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Glad we could help! Just remember to file your claim as soon as possible - benefits are retroactive to when you file, not when you lost your job. Good luck with everything!

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Will do. Going to file online today. Thanks again everyone!

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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.

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How can you check if all your wages were reported correctly?

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When you get your monetary determination, it lists all the employers and wages they have on file. Compare that to your pay stubs and W-2s.

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Bottom line - $999 is the max weekly in Washington for 2025, but your actual amount depends on your highest quarter earnings. Most people get significantly less than the maximum.

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Perfect summary, thanks. This thread answered all my questions about the maximum benefit amount.

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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.

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This is really helpful context. So having multiple jobs during my base period might actually increase my weekly benefit amount?

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Exactly! More qualifying wages typically means higher benefits, up to the state maximum.

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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.

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I'm definitely going to check this out. Been too stressed about making mistakes with my claim.

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Thanks for all the help everyone. This thread cleared up so much confusion for me!

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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!

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I've been checking it obsessively actually. Still just shows 'adjudication in progress' with no updates.

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That's normal. The status usually doesn't change until they make a final determination. The waiting is the hardest part.

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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.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. This thread has been really helpful and made me feel less alone in dealing with this mess.

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