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The bottom line is that unemployment benefits are designed to partially replace lost wages while you search for new work. It's not going to fully replace your old income, but it should help cover basic expenses if you budget carefully.
That makes sense. I'm just hoping it'll be enough to keep me afloat until I find something new.
Based on your $18/hour job, you should be looking at around $360/week if you worked consistently. That's definitely something to work with while job hunting.
Actually used Claimyr myself when I had questions about my benefit calculation. The agent was able to look at my specific account and explain exactly how they arrived at my weekly amount. Much clearer than trying to decipher the website or automated phone system.
Seems like a lot of people have had good luck with that service. I might give it a try if I run into issues.
Honestly wish I'd known about it sooner. Would have saved me a lot of confusion and wasted time on hold.
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I've used Claimyr twice now when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about different issues. First time was about my benefit amount calculation, second time was about a job search requirement question. Both times it was so much easier than trying to get through on my own.
That's really helpful to know. I might need to use that if I run into problems.
Okay you've convinced me to at least check it out. The regular phone system is just too frustrating.
Bottom line: file your claim with Washington ESD online, file your weekly claims every week, and let Washington ESD handle all the payments. Your former employer is out of the picture once you're laid off, except for any separation information they provide to Washington ESD.
Perfect summary! That makes everything so much clearer. Thanks everyone for all the help.
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The unemployment data is interesting from a policy perspective too. When rates are that low, it creates upward pressure on wages as employers compete for workers.
True, I remember getting multiple job offers and counteroffers in 2019. Employers were really competing.
Now it's completely flipped. Employers have all the leverage again.
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For what it's worth, I've found that calling Washington ESD first thing in the morning (like 8:01 AM) gives you the best chance of getting through. Still takes forever but better odds than calling later in the day.
I tried that strategy for weeks with no luck. That's why I eventually gave up and used Claimyr to get through. Sometimes you just need to try a different approach when the normal methods aren't working.
The bottom line is you won't know for sure until you apply. The wage calculation is automatic and you'll get a determination pretty quickly if there are no other issues with your claim. Since you're still employed, it should be straightforward.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'm going to apply this weekend and see what happens. Fingers crossed!
Good luck! Remember to keep detailed records of your reduced hours and any job search activities from the start.
Henrietta Beasley
honestly this whole system is so complicated. why cant they just have one simple program instead of all these different types of benefits that may or may not exist
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Lincoln Ramiro
•I know, right? It's like you need a degree in unemployment law just to figure out what you're entitled to.
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Faith Kingston
•The complexity comes from having different funding sources - state funds, federal programs, employer programs. Each has different rules and requirements.
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Emma Johnson
Final answer: unless your former employer specifically told you about a supplemental unemployment benefit program during your employment, you probably don't have access to one. Focus on your regular Washington ESD benefits and don't worry about missing out on something that likely doesn't exist for your situation.
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Victoria Brown
•Thanks everyone! This thread really helped clear up my confusion. I'll stick with my regular UI claim and stop worrying about supplemental benefits I probably don't qualify for.
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Liam Brown
•Glad you got it sorted out! Sometimes these unemployment terms can be really confusing when you're dealing with it for the first time.
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