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Max Knight

Am I qualified for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington state. I worked full-time for about 8 months at a retail job before getting laid off last week due to budget cuts. My manager said I should apply for UI benefits but I'm not sure if I meet the requirements. I made around $28,000 during my base period and worked consistently except for a few sick days. Does anyone know what the minimum requirements are for Washington ESD unemployment? I'm worried I might not have worked long enough or earned enough to qualify.

I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication issue. Honestly saved me so much time and frustration. The service connects you directly with an agent instead of sitting on hold for hours. Worth knowing about if you run into any problems with your claim process.

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How much does something like that cost? Seems like we shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to the agency that owes us benefits.

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I get the frustration, but honestly it was worth it for me. The alternative was spending hours every day trying to get through with no success. Sometimes you need to find solutions that actually work.

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Based on everything you've shared, you definitely qualify for Washington ESD unemployment benefits. 8 months of consistent work, involuntary layoff, and earnings well above the minimum thresholds. File your claim today and don't stress about it. The system works for straightforward cases like yours.

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Thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.

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You're welcome! Come back and update us on how it goes. Good luck with your job search too!

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Elijah O'Reilly

How do I sign up for unemployment benefits in Washington state?

I just got laid off from my job at a retail store and need to figure out how to sign up for unemployment benefits. I've never done this before and I'm honestly pretty confused about the whole process. Do I need to go somewhere in person or can I do it online? What documents do I need to have ready? Any help would be really appreciated since I need to get this figured out ASAP.

One last thing - keep all your documentation organized. You might need it later for verification or if there are any issues with your claim.

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Employment records, job search logs, any correspondence with Washington ESD, and records of weekly claims filed.

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Also keep records of any work you do while collecting benefits, even if it's just a few hours.

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Good luck with your application! The process seems overwhelming at first but it gets easier once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims.

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Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about getting started now.

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You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions along the way.

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Victoria Brown

How do you know if your approved for unemployment in Washington ESD?

I submitted my unemployment claim about two weeks ago through the Washington ESD website and I'm getting anxious about whether it got approved or not. I keep checking my account but it just says 'claim under review' and I'm not sure what that means exactly. Is there a specific notification I should be looking for? Do they send an email or letter when your claim gets approved? I've never filed for unemployment before so this is all new to me. I'm worried I might have missed something important in the application process.

Update us when you hear back! It's always encouraging to hear success stories from people going through the same process.

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I definitely will! Hopefully I'll have good news to share soon.

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Rooting for you! The whole process is nerve-wracking but you'll get through it. Most people do get approved if they qualify.

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Thank you so much for all the encouragement and advice everyone. This forum has been incredibly helpful!

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Carmen Vega

Washington ESD unemployment insurance mandatory - employer not paying into system?

I just found out my previous employer might not have been paying into the unemployment insurance system properly. When I tried to file my UI claim with Washington ESD, they said there's no wage record for me from my last job. I worked there for 8 months full-time. Is unemployment insurance mandatory for all employers in Washington? What can I do if my employer wasn't contributing? This is really stressing me out because I need these benefits.

Good luck with this. It's frustrating but you have rights and the state will help enforce them. Don't let the employer get away with it.

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Thanks for all the support everyone. I'm going to start with filing the wage protest and see where it goes.

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Just saw this thread and wanted to add that I went through something similar. The key is being persistent and having good documentation. Also that Claimyr service really does work - used it twice now when I couldn't get through to ESD on my own.

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It's good to hear from people who actually resolved this kind of issue. Gives me hope.

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You'll get through it. Just don't give up and make sure you meet all the deadlines for appeals and protests.

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Holly Lascelles

How much do you get unemployment benefits in Washington - confused about payment amounts

I'm trying to figure out how much unemployment I should expect to receive from Washington ESD. I made about $52,000 last year working full time but got laid off two weeks ago. When I tried to estimate my benefits online it was confusing - something about base period wages and weekly benefit amount? Can someone explain how they calculate what you actually get paid each week? I need to know for budgeting purposes.

The key thing is making sure Washington ESD has all your correct wage information. If they're missing wages from any employer, it'll lower your benefit amount.

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You should be able to see your wage records in your online account once your claim is processed. If anything looks wrong, contact them immediately.

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And good luck getting through to them if you need to make corrections. That's where services like Claimyr become really valuable.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about what to expect now. Hopefully my claim goes through smoothly and I get close to that $485 estimate.

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You should be fine with your work history and income level. Good luck with your job search!

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Keep us updated on how it goes. Always helpful to hear real experiences from people going through the process.

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