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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.
What counts as 'suitable employment'? Can they make you take any job?
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.
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.
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...
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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Just want to add that timing matters too with these categories. Some problems can only be fixed during certain windows, especially if you need to appeal a determination. Don't wait too long to address whatever type of problem you have.
Good point about timing. I definitely don't want to miss any deadlines while I'm trying to figure this out.
Yeah appeal deadlines are usually pretty tight. I think it's like 30 days for most determinations.
This thread has been super helpful! I was confused about the same thing when dealing with my own Washington ESD issues. Glad to see I'm not the only one who finds their system confusing.
Right? It's nice to know other people struggle with understanding how they categorize everything too.
The terminology is definitely not user-friendly. They could make it so much clearer for people who are already stressed about being unemployed.
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Bottom line - file immediately, be honest about everything, and don't let anyone scare you out of applying. Even if there are complications, you can't get benefits if you don't apply in the first place.
You're absolutely right. I'm going to file tonight and deal with whatever comes up. Thanks everyone!
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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.
Glad it helped! It's one of those things that isn't widely advertised but definitely affects people.
Luca Ricci
I had a weird situation where I thought I was done at 26 weeks but then Washington ESD said I had additional weeks available due to some calculation error. Anyone else experience something like that?
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Javier Morales
•That can happen if there was an error in your initial monetary determination. Washington ESD sometimes has to recalculate benefits if they discover additional wages in your base period.
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Luca Ricci
•That might be what happened. I had worked for two different companies and maybe they didn't catch all my wages initially.
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Aisha Mohammed
Bottom line: 26 weeks is the standard maximum, use them wisely, keep detailed job search records, and don't panic if you haven't found something by week 20. But definitely have a backup plan ready.
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Amina Diallo
•Agreed. Way more useful than trying to decipher the Washington ESD website on your own.
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Ethan Campbell
•If you do need to talk to Washington ESD directly about your specific situation, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier might save you some headaches. I used it when I had questions about my benefit calculation and it was much easier than the regular phone system.
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