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Also worth noting that your benefit amount will be based on your earnings from the past year, not just your current job. So even if this current job doesn't pay great, your benefits might still be decent if you had higher-paying work earlier.
I did have a better paying job earlier this year before this one. How do they calculate the benefit amount?
They look at your highest earning quarter in your base year and use that to determine your weekly benefit amount. It can be surprisingly different than what you'd expect.
Whatever happens, don't let your employer intimidate you out of filing. Some companies will try to make you think you're not eligible when you actually are. File the claim and let Washington ESD decide.
Good luck! Remember that getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you - it's all about the specific circumstances.
And if you need to talk to Washington ESD agents quickly about your situation, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work well for getting through their phone system.
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This thread convinced me to finally file. I've been putting it off for 2 weeks thinking I'd find something quickly but I need to be realistic about the job market right now.
Exactly my thinking too. Better to have the safety net in place just in case.
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Just want to add that even though regular UI maxes out at 26 weeks, you should still file your weekly claims every week even if you're not sure about your eligibility. Don't just assume your benefits have ended - let ESD tell you officially.
Good point. I'll make sure to keep filing until I get an official notice that my benefits have ended.
Yes, and if you skip weeks you usually can't go back and claim them later. Better to file and get denied than not file at all.
One last thing - make sure you're aware of your benefit year end date. It's not just about using up your 26 weeks, but also about the 52-week limit from when you first filed. You can find both dates in your ESD account under claim summary.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed information! This thread has been way more helpful than anything I could find on the ESD website.
Glad this helped! The 26-week limit is pretty standard but all the other details about benefit years and base periods can be confusing. Good luck with your job search!
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Had to use Claimyr again last week when I needed to update my claim status after my employer responded to Washington ESD. Still the easiest way to actually get through to talk to someone there when you need answers.
Good to know there are options when you need to actually speak with someone.
Yeah, saves so much time and frustration compared to the regular phone system.
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Just want to add that if you do end up needing to call Washington ESD, that Claimyr thing people mentioned earlier has been pretty reliable in my experience. Used it twice now and got through both times.
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Luca Ferrari
•Good to hear from someone else who's used it. Seems like it might be worth trying if I can't get through normally.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
•Yeah, definitely beats spending hours trying to call and getting busy signals or getting hung up on.
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Ava Johnson
Thanks for asking this question - I learned a lot from reading through everyone's responses about how the tax system works!
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Luca Ferrari
•You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful for other people too. Definitely got more comprehensive answers than I expected.
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