Washington Unemployment

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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!

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Aurora St.Pierre

Do you apply for unemployment where you live or work in Washington state?

I'm really confused about where to file my unemployment claim. I live in Oregon but worked in Washington state for the past 2 years. My job ended last week and I need to apply for benefits but I'm not sure if I should file with Washington ESD or Oregon's system. Does anyone know the rules for this? I don't want to mess up my application by filing in the wrong place.

If you run into any problems with your Washington ESD claim or need to talk to someone, I really recommend trying Claimyr. They got me through to an agent in about 10 minutes when I couldn't get through on my own for days.

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Is Claimyr legit? I'm always suspicious of services that charge to help with government stuff.

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Yeah it's totally legit. They're not doing anything you couldn't do yourself - they just handle the calling and waiting for you. Sometimes it's worth paying for convenience.

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Just make sure you have your Social Security number, driver's license, and last employer's information ready when you file. The application will ask for all of that.

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Thanks for the heads up! I'll gather all that information before I start the application.

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Zoey Bianchi

At what age can you collect unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

I'm 17 and just got laid off from my part-time job at a retail store. I worked there for about 8 months and paid into the system. My manager said I might be able to file for unemployment but I'm not sure if there's an age requirement. Does anyone know what age you have to be to collect unemployment benefits through Washington ESD? I've been looking online but can't find a clear answer about minimum age requirements.

This thread was really helpful. I had no idea there was an age requirement for unemployment. Good thing I didn't waste time trying to file for my 16-year-old who just lost his job.

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Glad it helped! It's one of those things that isn't widely advertised but definitely affects people.

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The whole unemployment system needs better documentation about eligibility requirements. Too many people find out about restrictions like this only after they try to file.

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Agreed. The Washington ESD website could be much clearer about basic eligibility criteria upfront.

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Marcus Williams

How long after being laid off can I file for unemployment - Washington ESD timing?

Got laid off from my warehouse job yesterday and wondering how quickly I need to get my unemployment claim filed with Washington ESD. My supervisor said something about filing right away but I'm not sure if there's like a waiting period or deadline? I've never had to do this before so pretty lost on the whole process. Should I wait a few days to see if they call me back or file immediately? Also do I need any specific paperwork from my employer first?

Quick question - do you have to file during business hours or can you do it anytime online?

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You can file your claim online 24/7 at esd.wa.gov. The website is available around the clock, which is really convenient. No need to wait for business hours.

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Perfect, thanks! I was worried I'd have to take time off my job search to file during the day.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! Just finished filing my initial claim online. Wasn't as bad as I expected - took maybe 30 minutes to complete. Now I guess I wait to see if it gets approved and start filing weekly claims. Really appreciate all the guidance, especially about filing right away instead of waiting around.

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Glad it went smoothly! If you run into any issues with your claim status or have questions down the road, remember that Claimyr option I mentioned. Sometimes it's worth it to talk to an actual person rather than trying to figure things out on your own.

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Congratulations on getting your claim submitted! The hardest part is over. Just stay consistent with your weekly claims and job search activities and you should be all set.

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Evelyn Rivera

How much can u get from Washington ESD unemployment benefits in 2025?

Does anyone know what the maximum weekly benefit amount is for Washington ESD unemployment right now? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth filing or if I should just find another job ASAP. My last job paid around $55k annually but I'm not sure how they calculate the weekly payments. Also wondering about the duration - is it still 26 weeks max or did that change? Thanks in advance for any info.

Just remember you have to be actively looking for work and available to accept suitable employment. The job search requirement isn't just busywork - they really do check on it sometimes.

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What counts as 'suitable employment'? Can they make you take any job?

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Generally has to be in your field or pay at least 80% of your previous wage, but the standards get looser the longer you're unemployed.

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Bottom line OP - with your salary you'll probably get $700-900/week for up to 26 weeks. Definitely worth filing if you qualify. Just be prepared for the bureaucracy and phone system frustrations.

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Thanks everyone for all the info! Sounds like I should definitely file. Now I just need to figure out how to actually get through to them...

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Good luck! And seriously consider that Claimyr thing if you get stuck trying to reach them. Wish I had known about it sooner.

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Madison King

What does unemployment pay in Washington ESD weekly benefits?

I'm trying to figure out what does unemployment pay here in Washington state before I file my claim. I lost my job last week and need to know what kind of weekly benefit amount I can expect from Washington ESD. My last job paid about $52,000 annually but I'm not sure how they calculate the unemployment payment amounts. Does anyone know the current rates or how Washington ESD determines what you get paid each week?

The most important thing is to file as soon as possible after you lose your job. Benefits don't start until you file, so every week you wait is money lost.

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Yeah I'm planning to file this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information about what to expect!

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good luck with your claim! the process seems scary at first but it's really not too bad once you get started

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One last thing - make sure you keep track of all your job search activities from day one. Even if you're still in the waiting period, start documenting everything so you're ready when the job search requirements kick in.

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Smart thinking ahead. I'll start keeping a log right away.

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WorkSourceWA has a built in job search log feature that makes it easy to track everything in one place

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