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Diego Flores

How much unemployment will I get from Washington ESD - need help calculating benefits

I'm trying to figure out how much my weekly unemployment benefit will be but I'm getting confused by all the calculations on the Washington ESD website. I made about $45,000 last year working full time at a retail job before getting laid off two weeks ago. Does anyone know how they calculate the weekly benefit amount? I've heard it's based on your highest earning quarter but I'm not sure which quarters they look at or what percentage they use. Really stressed about making rent next month so any help would be appreciated.

Honestly the hardest part for me wasn't figuring out the benefit amount, it was dealing with all the job search requirements and keeping track of everything. The money part is pretty straightforward once Washington ESD processes your claim.

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Yeah I'm dreading that part too. Have to apply to 3 jobs per week and keep detailed records right?

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Yep, and they can audit your job search activities at any time. Better to over-document than get caught short. Keep screenshots, contact info, everything.

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At least with retail experience you should have decent job prospects. Lots of places are hiring right now, especially with spring season coming up. Your unemployment might just be a short bridge to the next job.

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Smart thinking. Having that weekly benefit takes a lot of pressure off so you can be pickier about which jobs you take.

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Exactly. When you're not desperate for any paycheck you can actually find something that's a good fit instead of just taking the first offer.

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Kylo Ren

How to request weekly unemployment benefits in Washington ESD system?

I just got approved for unemployment after waiting 3 weeks for adjudication and now I'm confused about how to actually request my weekly benefits. The Washington ESD website mentions weekly claims but I can't find where to submit them. Do I need to do this every week? What happens if I miss a week? I'm worried about messing something up and losing my benefits.

One more thing - if you're on standby with your employer, the weekly claim process is a bit different. You don't need to do job searches but you still need to report if your employer offered you any work that week.

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I'm not on standby but good to know for others who might be reading this.

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Yeah standby is nice because no job search requirements but you're at the mercy of when your employer calls you back.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing my weekly claims now. This community is great.

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Agreed! Everyone has been so helpful. I was really stressed about this earlier but now I know what to do.

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thats what this forum is for, helping each other navigate this confusing system

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Austin Leonard

Do you get paid during Washington ESD waiting period for unemployment benefits?

I just filed my initial unemployment claim with Washington ESD last week and I'm trying to understand if I'll get paid for the waiting period. My friend told me there's always a week where you don't get paid but I'm not sure if that's still true? I served my waiting week already by filing weekly claims but haven't received any payments yet. Does Washington state still make you wait a full week before getting benefits or do they pay you for that first week too? Really need to know because I'm behind on rent and trying to figure out my budget.

Agreed, at least something positive came out of that mess

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Really glad I don't have to deal with a waiting week on top of everything else. Thanks everyone for the info!

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Chloe Taylor

Can I get Washington ESD unemployment while working part-time?

I just got laid off from my full-time job last week but I have a small part-time gig that brings in maybe $200-300 a week. Can I still file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD while working this part-time job? I'm worried they'll deny my claim if I'm working at all. Does anyone know how this works?

Mei Liu

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I've been using Claimyr whenever I need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about my claim. So much better than the endless phone tree and busy signals. Really recommend it if you need to speak with an agent about the partial unemployment rules.

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That's the third recommendation for Claimyr in this thread! I'm definitely checking it out.

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This has been really informative! I had no idea you could work part-time and still get unemployment benefits. Going to start looking for some small jobs to help make ends meet while I search for full-time work.

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Same here! This thread has been a huge help. Thanks everyone for all the great information!

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Glad we could help! Just remember to report everything accurately and you should be fine. Good luck with the job search!

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Joy Olmedo

What is the most I can get from Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

I'm about to file for unemployment and trying to figure out my budget. What's the maximum weekly benefit amount Washington ESD pays? I was making around $65,000 annually at my last job in tech. Also wondering about the duration - how long can I collect? I've heard different numbers and want to make sure I understand what I'm eligible for before I file my claim.

Final tip - set up direct deposit during your initial claim. Paper checks take forever and sometimes get lost in the mail.

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Great point, I'll make sure to do that.

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The whole process seems overwhelming but once you get your first payment it becomes routine. Weekly claims only take a few minutes if you have your job search log ready.

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That's reassuring. Thanks again everyone!

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