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The most important thing is to keep filing your weekly claims every week and keep doing your job searches. Even if you're getting close to 26 weeks, don't stop filing until you're officially notified that your benefits are exhausted.
Good reminder. I'll make sure to keep filing even as I get closer to the end.
Also keep your job search log updated throughout the whole 26 weeks. They can audit you at any time.
just hit my 26 week limit last month and benefits stopped automatically. Washington ESD sent me a notice explaining that I'd exhausted my benefits for this benefit year. no extensions available right now like others said
Did you get any information about what to do next or other resources?
they mentioned WorkSource services for job placement help and some info about other assistance programs but nothing that replaces the UI payments
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my weekly benefit is $445 and I was making about $2800 a month. seems like the calculation is pretty consistent around 50% of your previous income
That matches what others are saying. Thanks for sharing your numbers, it helps me estimate what I might get.
Don't forget that you'll need to actively search for work to keep getting benefits. The job search requirements are pretty strict now.
I think it's 3 job search activities per week, but it doesn't have to be just applications. Can include networking, job fairs, interviews, etc.
That's correct. You need to complete at least 3 job search activities each week and keep records of what you did.
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Good luck with everything! Remember that getting laid off isn't a reflection on you personally, especially in manufacturing where it's often just economic factors.
I appreciate that. It's been pretty stressful but all this information helps a lot.
We've all been there in some form. You'll get through this!
Just wanted to add that if you run into any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or anything like that, there are resources to help. That Claimyr service has been mentioned a few times and seems legit for getting through to ESD when you really need to talk to someone.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully the process goes smoothly since it was a clear layoff.
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I'm going to try the Claimyr service first since multiple people said it worked for them, and if that doesn't work I'll try some of the other options. Will update this thread once I get through to Washington ESD.
Good luck! Hope you get your claim issue resolved quickly.
please do update us! im in the same boat and would love to know what works
UPDATE: Used Claimyr this afternoon and got connected to Washington ESD in about 50 minutes! Turns out my claim was flagged because I didn't submit my job search log for one week (I thought it was optional). The agent walked me through submitting it online and released my pending payments. Should see the money in my account within 2 business days. Can't believe I was stressing for weeks over something so simple! Thanks again to everyone who suggested Claimyr - definitely worth it to avoid the phone runaround.
So glad you got it sorted out! The job search requirement catches a lot of people off guard.
amazing! definitely going to try claimyr for my issue too
Demi Hall
The worst part is not knowing what's happening with your claim. I called every day for two weeks before someone finally told me what documents I needed to upload. Communication is their biggest weakness.
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Payton Black
•This is why I'm already stressed about the whole process. The uncertainty is killer.
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Demi Hall
•Just stay on top of it and don't assume no news is good news. Follow up regularly.
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Mateusius Townsend
Bottom line - if everything goes smoothly, 2-3 weeks. If there are any hiccups, 4-6 weeks. But you'll get all your money eventually so try not to panic. Focus on finding your next job and the unemployment will help bridge the gap.
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Payton Black
•Thanks everyone for all the info. Feeling a bit better about the whole thing now.
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Mateusius Townsend
•Good luck! File as soon as possible and keep us posted on how it goes.
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