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One thing to keep in mind - even if you qualify for unemployment, your weekly benefit amount will be based on your base period earnings too. So if you didn't earn much during that time, your benefits might be pretty low.
That makes sense. At least something is better than nothing if I get laid off.
The maximum weekly benefit in Washington is pretty decent compared to other states. Even if your benefits are on the lower side, it's still worth having while you look for a new job.
I had to call Washington ESD to get clarification on my base period because I had worked in another state right before moving here. If you've worked in multiple states recently, that can complicate things. Ended up using this service called Claimyr to actually get through to someone who could help me sort it out.
I've only worked in Washington so hopefully that won't be an issue for me. But good to know about Claimyr if I need help getting through to them.
Yeah Claimyr is legit. Used them myself when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines. Worth checking out their demo video if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD.
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Also check if you're eligible for any emergency assistance programs through your county. Some have short-term help for people between benefits.
I hadn't thought of checking county programs. Do you know what they're usually called?
It varies by county but search for emergency assistance or temporary assistance programs on your county's website.
Just want to add that if you do find work before your benefits run out, you might be able to restart your claim later if you lose that job, depending on when your benefit year ends.
That's good to know. I was worried about taking temporary work and losing my claim completely.
Correct, you can restart an existing claim as long as you're still within your benefit year and have weeks remaining.
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Definitely try that Claimyr service if you need to check on your appeal status. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked great for getting through to Washington ESD.
Did they give you any useful information when you got through?
Yeah, they were able to tell me my appeal was scheduled for the following week. Would have been nice to know that sooner!
Keep your chin up. I know the waiting is awful but appeals do get resolved eventually. Focus on what you can control - keep applying for jobs and gather any additional documentation that might help your case.
You're right, I need to stay positive. This thread has been really helpful for managing my expectations about the timeline.
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Just want to add - if you're having trouble with the online application, there are also phone and in-person options, though they're much slower. The online route is definitely the way to go if you can manage it.
Good to know there are other options as backup. I'm pretty comfortable with online forms so I'll stick with that.
The online application is available 24/7 too, which is convenient if you're a night owl like me.
I applied online last year and my biggest tip is to have everything ready before you start. I had to stop in the middle to find some documents and when I came back my session had expired. Wasted like an hour.
That's exactly the kind of thing I wanted to avoid. I'll make sure to gather everything first.
Smart move. Also, if you have any questions about eligibility or the process, Washington ESD has a pretty good FAQ section on their website.
Dylan Cooper
Hope your claim processes soon OP! The waiting really is the hardest part but most people do get approved eventually.
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Mei Lin
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information and reassurance. I feel much better about the timeline now.
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Giovanni Mancini
•Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Mei Lin
Thanks to everyone who responded! This has been really helpful in understanding what to expect. I'll keep filing my weekly claims and give it another week before trying to contact Washington ESD directly.
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Amara Nnamani
•You're welcome! Feel free to update us when you hear something.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•And remember that Claimyr option if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD!
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