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Just wanted to share my experience - I was making about $16/hour at my previous job and my weekly benefit amount came out to $442. It took about a week after filing to get the determination letter with the exact amount. The calculation seemed fair based on my wages over the past year and a half.
That's really helpful to know! Our wages are pretty similar so I'm hoping for something in that range.
Yeah it should be close to that. Just make sure you have all your employment information ready when you file - it makes the process go smoother.
One more tip - if you think your benefit amount is calculated wrong, you can appeal it. I had to do this because my employer didn't report my wages correctly and it affected my benefit calculation. Washington ESD fixed it after I provided my pay stubs as proof.
How long did the appeal process take? I'm worried mine might be wrong too.
It took about 3 weeks total, but that was because I was able to get through to an agent to discuss it. If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD, you might want to use a service like Claimyr to help you get connected.
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if you run into problems and need to reach Washington ESD, I had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. My adjudication was stuck for weeks and I couldn't get through on the phone. They got me connected to an agent who walked me through exactly what I needed to do.
Thanks for the recommendation! Hopefully I won't need it but good to know it's there
I was skeptical about paying for something like that but honestly it was worth it. Saved me so much time and stress.
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At least you got your claim filed now though. Make sure you're doing your weekly claims on time and meeting all the job search requirements. Don't let any more weeks slip by without getting paid.
Yeah, I'm being super careful about the weekly claims now. Not making any more timing mistakes.
Good call. The weekly filing deadline is really strict too - if you miss it, that week is just gone.
Just went through something similar and used Claimyr to get clarification from Washington ESD. Turns out there really aren't exceptions for regular circumstances like job hunting delays. The agent I talked to was sympathetic but said the rules are pretty firm on this. Still worth calling though to make sure your current claim is set up correctly.
Thanks for confirming that. At least now I know for sure instead of wondering if there's some loophole I'm missing.
Yeah, sometimes it's better to just get the definitive answer even if it's not what you want to hear.
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Best of luck with your application! Sounds like you have a solid case for qualifying. The system isn't perfect but it's there to help people in exactly your situation.
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone. Really appreciate all the advice and information. Going to apply this week for sure.
Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr thing - if you do run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD after you apply, that service really is worth it. Saved me tons of frustration when I needed to talk to someone about my claim.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as a backup option.
Oliver Becker
Anyone know if there's a maximum amount of severance that affects unemployment? Like if someone got a huge severance package, would they have to wait years before collecting benefits?
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Liam McGuire
•I believe Washington ESD has some limits on how long severance can delay benefits, but I'm not sure of the exact details. That would be a good question for an actual Washington ESD representative.
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Oliver Becker
•Makes sense, probably depends on individual circumstances too.
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CosmicCowboy
This thread has been really helpful! I was worried I couldn't file for unemployment at all with my severance package. Sounds like the key is just being upfront about everything and reporting it correctly.
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QuantumQuasar
•Agreed! I feel much more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
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Natasha Orlova
•Yes, transparency is definitely the way to go with Washington ESD. They have access to wage records anyway, so it's better to be honest upfront than deal with overpayment issues later.
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