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The non-compete thing is interesting. I wonder if Washington ESD would consider that as limiting your ability to search for work in your field. Might be worth asking about during your initial claim interview.
That's a good question. I should probably bring that up when I file, especially since the non-compete covers most of my industry experience.
I think as long as you're making good faith efforts to search for work, even with limitations, you should be okay. Just document everything.
One last tip - if you do end up needing to appeal anything related to your separation agreement and unemployment eligibility, don't wait. The appeal deadlines are pretty strict with Washington ESD.
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know. How long do you usually have to appeal?
Usually 30 days from the date of the determination letter. Don't miss that deadline if you need to appeal.
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Hang in there OP. The first few weeks are the hardest but once you get that first payment it's a huge relief. You'll get through this.
Thanks for the encouragement. I really needed to hear that today.
Update us when you hear something! Always curious to hear how long people's claims take to process. And seriously, if you need to talk to ESD before then, check out Claimyr. That service saved my sanity.
I definitely will update. And yeah, I'm probably going to try that service if I don't hear anything by Friday.
Good plan. Sometimes just talking to a real person can give you peace of mind about where things stand.
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The amount varies but for most people it's about 40-50% of what you were making before. Better than nothing but definitely not enough to maintain the same lifestyle.
Yeah I'm already planning to cut back on expenses. It's just meant to keep you afloat, not replace your full income.
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The maximum benefit amount in Washington is actually pretty good compared to other states. $999 per week is decent money while you're job hunting. Just make sure you're actively looking for work because they do check up on that.
How often do they check your job search activities? Is it random or do they review everyone?
I think it's mostly random audits, but they can also investigate if someone reports that you're not really looking for work. Better to just follow the rules.
Good luck with your claim! The benefit amount calculation seems complicated at first but once you understand the formula it makes sense. Don't stress too much about getting the exact number ahead of time - you'll find out for sure when you file and they process your claim.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
You're welcome! This forum has been super helpful for me too when I was figuring out the unemployment system.
Zara Malik
Good luck with the application! Based on everything you've shared, it sounds like he should qualify. The 5 months plus the previous restaurant work should put him over the wage threshold for sure.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Thank you! I feel much more confident about this now after reading everyone's responses.
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Luca Greco
One last tip - if you run into any technical issues with the online application or need to speak with someone at Washington ESD for any reason, that Claimyr service really does work. Used it myself when I had questions about my base period calculation. Much better than trying to call during normal business hours.
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Paolo Rizzo
•I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully we won't need it but good to know it's there if we do.
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Amina Sy
•Most people don't need to call Washington ESD at all if their situation is straightforward, but it's definitely nice to have that option available.
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