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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.
Good to know it actually works. I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into issues getting through to them.
Yeah, much better than refreshing the website over and over hoping to find answers that aren't there.
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.
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.
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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i remember reading something about interstate claims being different? does that affect benefit duration if you worked in multiple states?
Interstate claims can be more complex, but your benefit duration is still based on the state where you file. If you worked in multiple states, they combine wages from all states for your base period calculation.
ok that makes sense, thanks for clarifying
Bottom line - your benefits end when you either exhaust your allocated weeks (usually 26) or your benefit year expires (52 weeks from filing date), whichever comes first. But definitely verify your specific situation with Washington ESD if you're unsure.
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I might have to do that. Thanks for the recommendation and thanks everyone for the help!
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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.
This is really helpful context. So having multiple jobs during my base period might actually increase my weekly benefit amount?
Exactly! More qualifying wages typically means higher benefits, up to the state maximum.
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I'm definitely going to check this out. Been too stressed about making mistakes with my claim.
Thanks for all the help everyone. This thread cleared up so much confusion for me!
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If you're still having trouble navigating the Washington ESD system or need to speak with someone about your specific claim situation, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier has been a lifesaver for a lot of people. Check out the demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ to see if it might help you too.
Thanks for the reminder! I'll definitely check that out if I run into any issues with my claim.
Wish I had known about this when I was dealing with my adjudication nightmare last month!
This thread perfectly explains why so many people get confused about government benefits. There are just so many different programs with similar-sounding names. At least unemployment through Washington ESD is pretty straightforward once you understand it's separate from everything else.
Exactly! I feel so much better now that I understand how it all works.
Mei Wong
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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Ravi Sharma
•How can you check if all your wages were reported correctly?
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Mei Wong
•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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Liam Fitzgerald
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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Ravi Sharma
•Perfect summary, thanks. This thread answered all my questions about the maximum benefit amount.
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