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Does Washington ESD automatically check if alternate base period would give you higher benefits, or do you have to specifically request it?
That seems unfair. A lot of people probably don't even know this option exists.
Yeah the whole system assumes you know all these rules already. I only found out about alternate base period by accident when I was googling why my benefits were so low.
For anyone else confused about this - I made a spreadsheet of my wages by quarter and it really helped me figure out which base period would be better. Sometimes the standard base period is actually higher if you had a gap in employment recently.
That's a great idea! I should probably do the math before I request alternate base period.
Definitely worth checking both scenarios. In my case standard base period was better because I was unemployed for 6 weeks in late 2024 before getting my current job.
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For what it's worth, I moved from Spokane to the Tri-Cities area last year and found way more opportunities in my field. Sometimes it's not about the overall county unemployment but whether there are jobs in YOUR specific industry.
Great point about industry-specific opportunities. What field are you in if you don't mind me asking?
Engineering - lots of energy and agriculture-related companies in the Tri-Cities that weren't in Spokane.
Just wanted to add that if you do end up needing to file for unemployment in a new county, the process is the same statewide but some local WorkSource offices are definitely more helpful than others. Might be worth factoring that into your decision too.
Thanks for thinking of that detail. Hopefully I won't need unemployment benefits but it's good to know the support varies by location.
Yeah and if you do need to contact Washington ESD about anything, that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier really does work. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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Your boss probably saw something about unemployment taxes on their business tax forms and assumed it was coming out of employee paychecks. Common misconception among small business owners who don't deal with payroll much.
That would make sense. It's a small company so the owner probably handles a lot of different things and gets confused sometimes.
Yeah, small business owners wear a lot of hats. Easy to mix up which taxes are employer vs employee responsibility.
TLDR: Employees in Washington pay $0.00 for unemployment insurance. Your boss is mistaken. It's 100% employer-funded. You're covered automatically as long as you're a regular W-2 employee.
Glad we could help clear that up! Welcome to the working world in Washington - you picked a good state for worker protections.
Thanks! I'm excited to start and relieved I don't have to worry about another paycheck deduction.
Avery Flores
I've been on unemployment for 6 months now and the payment timing has been super consistent. File Sunday afternoon, money in account Tuesday morning like clockwork.
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Liam Brown
•That's reassuring! Sounds like once you're in the system it works pretty smoothly.
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Avery Flores
•Yeah, the hardest part was just getting approved initially. After that it's been smooth sailing.
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Zoe Gonzalez
Just want to echo what others have said - typically 2-3 business days is the norm. If it ever takes longer than that, definitely contact Washington ESD to make sure there isn't an issue with your claim.
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Liam Brown
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
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Ashley Adams
•This thread was really helpful for me too, I was wondering the same thing!
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