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Quick clarification - the 2025 Washington state unemployment insurance taxable wage base is actually $68,500, not $67,600 like someone mentioned earlier. Small difference but wanted to be accurate.
thanks for the correction! i was close but not exact
Bottom line: don't worry about the federal $7k limit affecting your benefits. Your Washington ESD claim is based on your real wages during your base period quarters. The wage limits for taxes and the wage limits for benefit calculations are totally different things.
Perfect summary! I'm going to stop worrying about this and focus on getting through to someone about my claim status.
exactly what i needed to hear too, was stressing about the same thing
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Just wanted to add that Washington ESD also considers alternative base periods if you don't qualify under the standard one. So even if your regular base period doesn't have enough earnings, they might look at a more recent period. Don't give up if you get initially denied.
That's good to know! I had no idea they had alternative base periods.
Yeah, it's not widely advertised but it helps people who had recent job changes or were out of work for a while.
One last thing - if you're really worried about this, you could always call Washington ESD directly to ask about your specific situation. Though as others mentioned, getting through can be challenging. That Claimyr service people mentioned might be worth trying if you need to reach them urgently.
I might look into that if I end up needing to file a claim. Thanks again everyone!
No problem! This forum is great for getting real experiences from people who've been through the process.
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If anyone needs help reaching Washington ESD during the appeals process or just to check on claim status, I'll mention Claimyr one more time. It's especially useful when you're dealing with time-sensitive issues like appeals or adjudication questions where you really need to talk to someone instead of just checking online.
I might need that if my claim gets complicated. Thanks for mentioning it throughout this thread.
Yeah, the calling situation with Washington ESD is pretty rough right now. Any service that actually gets you through to a person sounds helpful.
This has been a really informative thread! Saved me from having to ask the same questions. Good luck to everyone dealing with unemployment stuff right now.
Agreed! Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything so clearly.
Forums like this are so much more helpful than trying to navigate the government websites alone. Hope everyone gets their benefits sorted out quickly.
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Sorry you're going through this! The uncertainty is the worst part. But based on what you've described, you should definitely qualify for benefits. File ASAP and try not to stress too much about it.
Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens.
Good luck! Feel free to come back here if you run into any issues during the process.
If you need help navigating the system or have trouble reaching Washington ESD later, there are resources available. That Claimyr service mentioned earlier can be a real lifesaver when you're stuck in phone tree hell trying to get answers about your claim.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I can't get through on my own. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Javier Morales
The key thing is that being laid off makes you eligible for unemployment regardless of severance. The severance might affect the amount you get each week, but it doesn't disqualify you from filing. File immediately and let ESD sort out the details.
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Esmeralda Gómez
•Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to hear. Filing my claim right now.
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Natasha Petrov
Good luck with your claim! The whole process is stressful but at least you know you're eligible. Just be patient with the system and keep detailed records of everything.
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Esmeralda Gómez
•Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice. Really appreciate this community!
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