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Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr. When I had questions about my benefit amount calculation, I used their service and finally got clear answers from an ESD agent. Sometimes the website info just isn't enough and you need to talk to someone who can look at your specific case.
I'm definitely going to check that out if I run into problems. Thanks for mentioning it.
No problem! The peace of mind was worth it for me when I was dealing with unemployment stress.
Bottom line is unemployment pay in Washington can range from around $200 to $999 per week depending on your previous earnings. It's temporary assistance while you look for new work, not meant to fully replace your income but to help you survive the job search period.
Good luck with your application! Don't hesitate to ask more questions as you go through the process.
This whole thread has been super helpful for understanding unemployment benefits. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
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great thread, learned a lot about the requirements
Always good to see people getting educated about their benefits
for sure, knowledge is power
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Final thought - your benefit amount stays the same for your entire benefit year (52 weeks) even if you find work and then get laid off again within that year. Just something to keep in mind for planning purposes.
Interesting, I didn't realize it was locked in for the full year. That's actually helpful for budgeting consistency.
Exactly. The benefit year starts when you file your initial claim, regardless of when you actually start collecting benefits.
Hope this thread helped! Sounds like you should expect somewhere in the $450-550 range based on your wages. Best of luck with your job search - the manufacturing sector has been picking up lately.
This has been super helpful, thanks everyone! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Glad we could help! This community is great for getting real answers about ESD stuff.
QuantumQuest
Another thing - if your employer tries to schedule you for additional hours after you file, you should generally accept them. Turning down available hours from your current employer could affect your benefits.
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Ethan Moore
•What if they offer me like 2 more hours at a terrible time slot? Do I have to take it?
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QuantumQuest
•Generally yes, unless there's a really good reason like it conflicts with another job or you don't have transportation. Washington ESD expects you to be flexible with your current employer.
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Connor Murphy
Good luck with your claim! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you file and get into the routine of weekly claims, it becomes pretty routine. And don't hesitate to ask questions if you get confused about anything.
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Ethan Moore
•Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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