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One more thing - if you're getting close to the maximum benefit amount, double-check that Washington ESD calculated your base year earnings correctly. I had to call and correct an error where they missed one of my employers. It increased my weekly benefit by almost $100.
How did you notice the error? Did something seem off about the amount?
I noticed because I knew roughly what I should qualify for based on my total earnings, and the initial calculation was way too low.
To sum up what everyone said - with $52k annual income, you're probably looking at $500-600 per week in Washington. The exact amount depends on your quarterly earnings distribution and which quarters Washington ESD uses for your base year calculation. Good luck with your claim!
Perfect summary, thank you! This thread has been super helpful for understanding what to expect.
Agreed, this was really informative. I learned a lot about how the benefit calculation works.
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One more thing - if you're on standby status (like temporary layoff expecting to return), the rules are different. You don't have to do job searches but you still need to file weekly claims and be available for work.
My layoff is permanent so I don't think standby applies, but good info for others.
standby is great if you qualify but make sure your employer actually puts you on standby status. otherwise you're just regular unemployed
Just to add - if you quit your job or got fired for misconduct, you probably won't qualify for benefits. Washington ESD is pretty strict about that. But if you were laid off like OP, you should be fine.
Yeah I was definitely laid off due to budget cuts, so I should be good there.
even if you quit you might still qualify if you had good cause. but its harder to prove
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Really hoping it works out for you. The transition from business owner to looking for work is tough enough without having to worry about income.
Thanks, I appreciate that. It's definitely been a difficult few months.
One last thought - if you don't qualify for regular unemployment, you might want to look into other assistance programs while you're job hunting. Food assistance, utility help, that kind of thing.
Good point. I've been so focused on unemployment that I haven't looked into other options.
211 is a good resource for finding local assistance programs. Just dial 2-1-1.
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I set up a calendar reminder every Sunday at 7am to file my weekly claim. Haven't missed one yet and it takes the stress out of remembering.
Smart idea! I'm going to set up a reminder too. Thanks for all the help everyone!
Sunday morning routine is the way to go. File the claim, check for job postings, plan out the week.
Chloe Robinson
Remember that seasonal work patterns can affect your work search requirements. If you're in an industry with defined seasons (like landscaping or tourism), Washington ESD may have different expectations during off-seasons.
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Diego Flores
•Does this apply to teachers too? I'm on summer break but collecting unemployment.
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Chloe Robinson
•Teachers have special rules - you might not need to do work search during reasonable assurance periods. Check with Washington ESD about your specific situation.
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Anastasia Kozlov
The key thing everyone should remember is that Washington ESD can and will audit your work search activities. I know someone who got hit with a $4,000 overpayment because they couldn't prove they did their required activities for several weeks. Document everything!
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Random audit. They requested documentation for a 3-month period and my friend couldn't provide adequate proof for multiple weeks.
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Ava Thompson
•This thread has been so helpful. Definitely going to be extra careful about documenting everything from now on.
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