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honestly the 26 week thing stressed me out so much but then i found a job in week 24 so it worked out. dont give up hope, sometimes things come together at the last minute
thats encouraging to hear! what kind of work did you find?
ended up in customer service, not exactly what i wanted but it pays the bills and has decent benefits
For anyone getting close to their limit - make sure you understand the difference between benefit year ending and exhausting benefits. They're two different things that can happen at different times.
Can you explain that more? I'm not sure I understand the difference.
Your benefit year is 12 months from when you first filed. You can collect up to 26 weeks within that year. So you could exhaust your 26 weeks early, or reach the end of your benefit year with weeks unused.
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The waiting game is brutal but hang in there. Most people who file straightforward claims without complications see their first payment within 2-3 weeks. If you hit the 4 week mark with no communication, that's when you should start being more proactive about calling.
Good rule of thumb. I'll mark that on my calendar as the 'time to panic' date.
lol don't panic even then, just time to be more persistent about getting answers
One last thing - make sure you're checking your online account regularly for any messages or required actions. Sometimes they need additional information and if you miss those requests it can delay everything even more.
I've been checking daily but haven't seen any messages yet. Good reminder to keep monitoring it.
Also check your email and regular mail. They send important stuff through multiple channels sometimes.
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One last thing - if you get any kind of separation pay, vacation payout, or severance from your employer, make sure to report it accurately when you file. That stuff can affect your benefit timing but won't necessarily disqualify you completely.
I did get paid for unused vacation days. Should I wait to file until after that money 'runs out' or file now and report it?
File now and report it. ESD will calculate how it affects your benefits. Waiting just delays the whole process unnecessarily.
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was completely lost. Going to file my claim today after reading through all this advice.
Right? I feel so much more confident about tackling this now. Good luck with your claim!
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Drug testing can also be an issue in some cases. If you're fired for failing a drug test, that's usually considered misconduct. And if you're required to participate in drug testing as part of your job search and refuse, that could disqualify you too.
Wait, they can require drug testing for unemployment? I've never heard of that.
It's not common, but in certain industries or if you're referred to specific jobs through WorkSource, drug testing might be required. Refusing when it's a legitimate job requirement could be considered refusing suitable work.
This is all so overwhelming! I wish Washington ESD was clearer about all these rules upfront instead of people finding out after they get disqualified.
Definitely appeal if you think it's wrong. I got my disqualification overturned after providing more documentation. The appeal process exists for a reason.
Thanks everyone. This thread has been really helpful in understanding what to watch out for. At least now I know what questions to ask if I ever need to file for unemployment.
Savanna Franklin
The monetary determination should come pretty quickly. I filed on a Tuesday and got mine the following Monday in the mail. It shows everything - your base period wages, weekly benefit amount, and maximum benefit amount for the year.
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Aileen Rodriguez
•That's faster than some people are saying. Maybe it depends on when you file?
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Savanna Franklin
•Could be. I filed right at the beginning of the month so maybe that helped.
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Juan Moreno
Based on your $18,500 highest quarter, you're looking at around $711 per week before taxes. That's assuming Washington still uses the simple highest quarter divided by 26 formula. Should be a decent amount to help with expenses while you're job searching.
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Aileen Rodriguez
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much better about what to expect now. I'll update when I get my official determination.
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Haley Stokes
•Good luck with everything! The uncertainty is always the worst part.
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