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Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what. That's the biggest mistake people make - they stop filing because they're not getting paid and then lose out on weeks of benefits.
exactly, and make sure you're doing your work search activities too. they can audit that stuff retroactively
Good point, I need to make sure I'm documenting everything properly just in case.
Two weeks feels like forever when bills are due but it's still within normal range. The system is slow but it usually works eventually. Try not to panic yet.
Thanks, I needed to hear that. Just hard not to worry when you don't know what's happening behind the scenes.
Totally understandable. The lack of transparency is the worst part of the whole unemployment system.
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One thing nobody mentioned - if you have a pension or retirement income, that can reduce your weekly benefit amount. Not sure if that applies to you but worth knowing.
I'm only 28 so no pension issues for me, but that's good info for others reading this.
Final tip - if you end up needing to talk to Washington ESD about your benefit calculation or any other issues, seriously consider using claimyr.com. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get through their phone system. The peace of mind was worth it.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully my claim goes smoothly but it's good to have options.
Wish I had known about that service when I was dealing with my benefit issues last year!
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The fact that it was 60+ hours per week works in your favor. That's excessive by any reasonable standard, especially with only two weeks notice. Washington ESD recognizes that employees have legitimate work-life balance needs. File your claim and prepare your documentation for the adjudication process.
60+ hours did seem crazy to me. I'm glad others think so too.
Definitely excessive. Most labor attorneys would say that's an unreasonable change to working conditions, especially without proper notice or accommodation for existing obligations.
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One more thing - if you have questions about your specific benefit duration or how many weeks you have left, don't hesitate to contact Washington ESD directly. I used Claimyr to get through to them and they were able to pull up my exact benefit information and explain everything clearly.
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Issac Nightingale
•Thanks for all this helpful information everyone! I feel much more informed about how the 26 week limit works now.
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Heather Tyson
•This has been really educational. I didn't realize there were so many details about the benefit duration rules.
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Raul Neal
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular UI benefits in Washington, with ongoing requirements to maintain eligibility. Plan your job search accordingly and don't wait until the last minute to get serious about finding work!
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Issac Nightingale
•Perfect summary! I'm going to start my job search right away and not waste any of those 26 weeks.
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