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The whole system is set up to make it hard for people to get help when they need it most. Typical government bureaucracy making people jump through hoops.
While the system can be frustrating, the requirements exist to ensure benefits go to people who've contributed to the system through their work history.
I understand that but the process could be more user-friendly and transparent.
Bottom line for OP - if you've worked 3 months full-time at decent pay, you might qualify depending on exactly when you started and which quarters you worked in. The Washington ESD website has all the specific details, or you can call to verify.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more informed about the requirements now.
Good luck OP! Hope you don't end up needing to use this information but at least you'll be prepared.
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The whole benefit calculation thing stressed me out so much when I first filed. Turned out I was overthinking it - just file your claim and they'll tell you what your weekly amount is. You can always call and ask questions later if something seems wrong.
That's probably the best advice. I've been worrying about this for days when I should just apply and see what happens.
Yep, and if there are any issues with your benefit amount, you can always appeal or ask for a redetermination later.
One last tip - make sure all your employers from the last 18 months are correctly listed in the system. If Washington ESD is missing wage information from any jobs, it could lower your benefit calculation. You can request corrections if needed.
Good point! I'll double-check that when I file. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
No problem! This forum has been super helpful for me too when I was dealing with unemployment stuff. Good luck with your claim!
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I had a similar situation and also used Claimyr when I needed to talk to Washington ESD about my adjudication case. Really helped me understand what was happening with my claim instead of just waiting and wondering. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clarity.
Yeah, it sounds like having that option to actually speak with someone can make a big difference. I'll definitely remember that if I need it.
Just remember that getting terminated doesn't automatically disqualify you from benefits. The burden is on the employer to prove misconduct, not on you to prove you didn't do anything wrong. Stay positive and file that claim!
Thank you for the encouragement! I feel much more confident about applying now after reading all these responses.
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The real answer is it depends on too many factors to give you a simple percentage. Your best bet is to call Washington ESD directly and ask them to walk through the calculation with your specific earnings history. Good luck getting through though - their phone system is terrible.
I've been trying to call for three days straight. Always get a busy signal or get disconnected after waiting an hour.
Same experience here. That's actually how I found out about Claimyr - someone on Reddit mentioned it. Worked great for getting through to an actual person at Washington ESD.
Bottom line: plan for getting 40-45% of your previous income, factor in taxes, and be prepared to actively job search while collecting benefits. The exact percentage isn't as important as understanding all the requirements to stay eligible.
This has been really helpful everyone. Sounds like I should plan conservatively and be prepared for the process to take longer than expected.
Exactly. And file as soon as you're unemployed - there's no benefit to waiting and you can't get retroactive payments for weeks you don't file.
Melody Miles
Sometimes the benefit pay date won't show up right away after you file your weekly claim either. It can take a few hours for Washington ESD to update their system, especially on busy days like Monday mornings.
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
•Yeah I noticed that too, I file my claim Sunday night but the pay date doesn't appear until Monday afternoon usually.
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Kelsey Chin
•That explains why I was so confused, I was expecting to see it immediately after filing.
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Eva St. Cyr
Bottom line is benefit pay date = when Washington ESD says they sent your money, actual deposit = 1-3 business days later depending on your bank. Pretty simple once you get used to it.
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Kelsey Chin
•Thanks everyone, this thread really helped clear things up for me!
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Kristian Bishop
•Yeah this should be stickied somewhere, super common question.
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