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Don't forget that even if you're approved, there's usually a one-week waiting period before benefits start. So your first payable week would be your second week of unemployment.
I did read about that waiting week. At least I've been filing weekly claims so hopefully I won't lose any eligible weeks.
Based on what you've described - laid off from a job you held for 2 years - you should qualify unless there's something unusual about your situation. Mass layoffs are pretty straightforward cases for Washington ESD.
That's what I thought too. I guess I'll give it another week and then maybe try calling again or use one of those services people mentioned.
Good plan. Three weeks is still within normal processing time, but getting a status update wouldn't hurt.
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I'm a freelancer and most of my income doesn't qualify for regular unemployment benefits. Does Washington state have anything for self-employed people?
Self-employed individuals generally don't qualify for regular unemployment benefits because they don't pay into the system. However, if you also worked for covered employers during your base period, those wages could qualify you for benefits.
There was that pandemic unemployment assistance program for freelancers but I think that ended. Not sure if Washington has anything permanent for self-employed people.
The bottom line is that higher-paying jobs in any industry will result in higher unemployment benefits. Whether that's tech, finance, healthcare, skilled trades, or management positions - the salary is what matters, not the specific field.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! This has been really helpful in understanding how the system works. I guess I need to focus on finding a higher-paying job for future security.
Good luck with your job search! And remember that even if your current benefits seem low, Washington also offers job training programs and other support services through WorkSource that might help you qualify for better positions.
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Final plug for anyone still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about work search questions - Claimyr really does work for connecting with agents when the regular lines are jammed. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get clarification on my specific situation.
I might actually try this. Been trying to call Washington ESD for three days about my work search requirements and can't get through.
Thanks for mentioning it throughout the thread. Sometimes you need to talk to a real person instead of guessing from websites.
Remember everyone - even if you think you know the work search requirements, they can change or you might have special circumstances. When in doubt, confirm with Washington ESD directly rather than assuming. Your benefits are too important to risk on guesswork.
Absolutely. This thread gave me a great starting point but I'll definitely verify my specific requirements with Washington ESD.
Smart approach. Everyone's situation is a little different and the last thing you want is to lose benefits over a misunderstanding.
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I used Claimyr a few weeks ago when I had questions about my claim and it was super helpful. The agent was able to pull up my account and explain everything clearly. Much better than trying to figure it out from the confusing letters they send.
That sounds really helpful. I think I'm going to try it because I need to understand exactly what went wrong with my claim.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to check my wage history online first, then try to call Washington ESD to get more details. If I can't get through I'll try that Claimyr service. At least now I understand why I got denied instead of just being confused.
Good plan! Understanding the wage requirements is key. Don't get discouraged - you'll likely qualify once you have more work history.
Yeah definitely check those wages first. And don't hesitate to use Claimyr if you need to talk to someone - it really does work for getting through to Washington ESD.
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Bottom line: all pandemic unemployment programs ended September 4, 2021 in Washington. After that date, only regular state UI continued for people who qualified. If you have questions about your specific situation from that time period, you'll probably need to talk to Washington ESD directly since the online records can be confusing.
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CaptainAwesome
•Perfect summary, thank you! Now I just need to figure out how to actually get someone on the phone at Washington ESD to review my 2021 claims.
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Aisha Patel
•Like I mentioned earlier, Claimyr.com made that process so much easier for me. They handle the calling and waiting, you just talk to the agent when they get you connected.
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Olivia Clark
thanks everyone for the info. i was definitely confused about the timeline but this thread cleared it up. september 4 2021 was the end of the extra pandemic benefits, got it.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Glad we could help! It was a confusing time for everyone.
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CaptainAwesome
•Same here. Really appreciate all the detailed responses. Now I know what questions to ask when I finally get through to Washington ESD.
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