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Jackson Carter

What does 'not disqualified' mean for Washington ESD unemployment claim status?

I've been checking my Washington ESD claim status obsessively and it finally changed from 'pending' to 'not disqualified' yesterday. I'm honestly confused about what this means exactly. Does 'not disqualified' mean I'm approved? Or is this just another waiting stage before they make a final decision? My weekly claims are still showing as pending too. I filed my initial claim about 3 weeks ago after getting laid off from my warehouse job and I'm starting to stress about bills. Can someone explain what 'not disqualified' actually means in plain English?

Update: I tried that Claimyr thing and actually got through to a Washington ESD agent today! They confirmed my claim status and explained what was causing the delay. Definitely worth using if you need to talk to someone.

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how much does it cost? is it expensive?

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They have different options but it was worth it for me since I'd been trying to call for weeks with no luck.

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The good news is once you see 'not disqualified' the hard part is over. Your claim is approved and you just need to wait for the payments to start processing. Keep filing weekly and you should be all set.

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Perfect! Thanks everyone for all the help. This community is amazing.

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glad we could help! unemployment can be super confusing the first time

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Paolo Esposito

Who pays unemployment tax - employer or employee in Washington ESD system?

I'm trying to understand how unemployment insurance works in Washington state. When I look at my paystub, I don't see any deductions for unemployment insurance, but I know there's funding coming from somewhere to pay these benefits. Does the employer pay the unemployment tax or do employees pay it? I'm confused because I see different information online and want to make sure I understand how the Washington ESD system gets funded.

I used Claimyr last month when I needed to get through to Washington ESD about a benefit year ending issue. Worked great - they called me back within a few hours and had me connected to an agent. Much better than the endless hold times I was experiencing before.

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How exactly does it work? Do you have to give them your personal information?

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You just tell them what you need to discuss with Washington ESD and they handle getting you connected. No need to share sensitive claim details with them.

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Mei Liu

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Thanks everyone for all the detailed explanations. This has cleared up a lot of confusion I had about how unemployment insurance is funded in Washington state.

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No problem! It's always good to understand how these systems work, especially since they affect all of us as workers.

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

How much do people get on unemployment Washington ESD weekly benefit amounts

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment and trying to figure out what I might qualify for. I've been working as a warehouse supervisor making $58,000 a year for the past 3 years. Does anyone know how Washington ESD calculates weekly benefit amounts? I've heard it's based on your wages but I'm not sure exactly how they figure it out. Also wondering if there's a maximum amount they pay regardless of what you were making before. Any help would be appreciated!

The Washington ESD system is so frustrating. I've been trying to get clarification on my benefit amount for over a month. Every time I call I either can't get through or get disconnected. It's like they don't want people to actually collect unemployment.

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I felt the same way until someone recommended Claimyr to me. It's a service that helps you get connected to Washington ESD phone agents. I was finally able to get through and resolve my benefit calculation issue. The whole process took less than an hour once I was connected to an actual person.

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At this point I'm desperate enough to try anything. I'll check out their website.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I think I have a much better understanding now of how Washington ESD calculates unemployment benefits. Sounds like I should file soon and expect around $550-600 per week based on my wages. Appreciate all the advice about filing quickly and keeping up with job search requirements too.

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and keep all your paperwork organized from the start. makes everything easier if you have questions later

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Will do! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Thanks again everyone!

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Bethany Groves

How long is unemployment benefits duration in Washington - confused about timeframes

I just got laid off from my warehouse job after 2 years and I'm trying to figure out how long Washington ESD unemployment benefits actually last. I keep seeing different numbers online - some say 26 weeks, others mention extensions. My neighbor said something about it depending on how much you worked before? I'm really confused about the whole system. Does anyone know the actual timeframe for regular unemployment in Washington state? I need to plan my job search timeline and budget accordingly.

I wish someone had told me that vacation pay and severance can affect when your unemployment starts. If you got severance when you were laid off, that might delay when your benefits begin even though the 26 week clock still runs.

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I did get two weeks severance pay. Does that mean I can't file for unemployment right away?

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You should still file immediately but report the severance. Washington ESD will determine how it affects your payments. Don't delay filing though!

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Bottom line - file as soon as possible after your last day of work, keep detailed records of everything, do your job searches religiously, and don't count on any extensions. Plan like you only have 26 weeks because that's likely all you'll get.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been incredibly helpful in understanding what I'm dealing with.

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You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into specific issues as you go through the process.

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Pedro Sawyer

Does unemployment hurt the employer - worried about filing with Washington ESD

I got laid off from my retail job last week and I'm thinking about filing for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD, but I'm really worried about how this might affect my former employer. They were actually pretty good to me during my time there and I don't want to cause them problems. Does filing for unemployment hurt the employer in some way? Like do they get penalized or have to pay extra fees? I've heard mixed things and I'm not sure if I should file or just try to find another job on my own. Any insights would be really helpful.

Awesome! Remember that this is exactly what the system is designed for - don't feel guilty about using it.

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And if you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD by phone, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Really saved me a lot of headaches.

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