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I'm still confused about the base period thing. My claim says I don't have enough earnings but I definitely worked enough hours. Can someone explain this better?
Oh that explains it! I started my job in November 2024 so most of my earnings weren't in the base period. Is there anything I can do?
You might qualify for an alternate base period that uses more recent quarters. Call Washington ESD to ask about it - or use a service like Claimyr to get through faster.
The online benefit calculator on the Washington ESD website is pretty accurate if you input your quarterly earnings correctly. It'll give you an estimate before you even file your claim.
Where do I find my quarterly earnings? I don't have my tax forms yet.
Check your pay stubs or ask your employer for a wage statement. You can also sometimes find quarterly earnings on your online payroll account if your company uses one.
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Also remember you have to do job search activities even while your claim is being processed, so start keeping track of where you apply from day one.
It's 3 job search activities per week in Washington. Can be applications, interviews, networking events, etc. Keep good records.
And register with WorkSourceWA if you haven't already. That's a requirement too.
Filed mine 3 days after being laid off and regretted waiting even that long. Every single person I talked to at Washington ESD said the same thing - file immediately. There's literally no downside to filing early.
That seems to be the universal advice. Thanks everyone, really helpful thread!
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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One more thing to remember - if you do exhaust your regular benefits, you might be eligible for Extended Benefits (EB) if the unemployment rate triggers it, but that's pretty rare and we're not in that situation currently.
Exactly right. Extended Benefits are triggered automatically when certain unemployment thresholds are met, but Washington hasn't triggered EB in several years.
I'm at week 24 of 26 and finally got a job offer yesterday. Cutting it close but the benefits gave me the time I needed to find something decent instead of taking the first minimum wage job I could find.
Congratulations! That must be such a relief. Gives me hope that the system actually works when you need it.
Thanks! Yeah it was stressful but having that safety net made all the difference.
Debra Bai
hope your payment comes through tomorrow! let us know how it goes
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Christopher Morgan
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I feel better knowing this is normal for holidays.
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Christopher Morgan
UPDATE: Payment showed up this morning! Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance. Good to know this is normal for future holidays.
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Grace Johnson
•awesome! thanks for updating us
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Ethan Scott
•Such a relief when those delayed payments finally come through!
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