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Bottom line for OP - with 8 months of steady work at $22/hour, you should definitely qualify for unemployment benefits if you get laid off. Don't stress too much about the eligibility requirements.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much better prepared now, even though I hope I won't need to use it.
This has been a really informative thread. I'm bookmarking it in case I ever need this information myself. The Washington ESD system seems complicated but at least the requirements are clear once you understand them.
Agreed! I was so confused when I first started researching this, but everyone's explanations have made it much clearer.
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Make sure you understand when your benefit year ends too. You can't file a new claim until your current benefit year expires, even if you've used up all 26 weeks.
So if I use all 26 weeks in 6 months, I have to wait another 6 months before filing a new claim?
Exactly. The benefit year is 52 weeks from when you first filed, regardless of how quickly you use your 26 weeks of benefits.
Just wanted to add that if you're in a training program approved by Washington ESD, there might be different rules about benefit duration. Worth asking about if you're considering going back to school or retraining.
Do you know what kind of training programs qualify? I've been thinking about taking some coding classes.
Not sure about coding specifically, but WorkSourceWA has information about approved training programs. You'd need to get approval before starting to maintain your benefits.
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Just remember you also have to meet the work search requirements to keep getting benefits. Three job contacts per week unless you're on standby or in an approved training program.
Do they actually verify the job contacts or is it honor system?
They can audit your job search log at any time, so definitely keep detailed records. I know people who've had to provide proof months later.
This whole thread has been super helpful! I was stressing about how much I'd actually receive but it sounds like the Washington maximum is pretty reasonable compared to other states.
Same here! At least now I have a better idea of what to expect when my claim gets processed.
Yeah Washington definitely has one of the better unemployment systems, even if their phone support is terrible.
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Successfully filed and got approved in about 10 days. The key is being patient and following up when needed. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you get stuck.
That gives me hope! Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Genevieve Cavalier
PSA: If you're approaching your 26-week limit, start planning now. Don't wait until the last minute to figure out your options. Check if you qualify for a new claim, look into other assistance programs, and consider any work opportunities even if they're not ideal.
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Daniel Price
•Good advice. I should have started looking into this sooner instead of assuming extended benefits would be available.
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Genevieve Cavalier
•Most people don't realize the pandemic programs were temporary. It's an easy mistake to make.
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Ethan Scott
One more thing - if you do qualify for a new claim, your weekly benefit amount might be different based on your recent earnings. Don't be surprised if it's lower than your current amount.
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Jayden Reed
•Mine was actually higher because I had a better paying job before my second layoff. It really depends on your work history.
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Ethan Scott
•True, it can go either way. The important thing is that you might have additional weeks of benefits available.
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