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One last thing - if you need to speak with Washington ESD about anything related to your benefit amount or have issues with your claim, that Claimyr service at claimyr.com really does work. Much better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into problems. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
wish i had known about that when i was dealing with my claim issues last year
Overall with your salary you should be looking at somewhere in the $600-850 range per week depending on how your earnings were distributed. Not bad for temporary income while you find your next job.
That would definitely help cover most of my essential expenses. Thanks for breaking it down!
no problem, good luck with everything
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oh and one more thing - make sure you file as soon as possible after your hours get cut. there's no waiting period in washington but you can't backdate benefits very far. the sooner you file the better
i think it's only one week but don't quote me on that. best to file right away to avoid any issues
Actually I think you can backdate up to one week but you need a good reason. Things like not knowing you could file or being out of town. Better to file immediately though.
For anyone still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD for eligibility questions, I used Claimyr recently and they were able to connect me to an agent who walked me through the whole process. Really took the guesswork out of whether I qualified or not.
That's the third person who's mentioned them. Must be legit if multiple people are having success with it.
yeah i'm definitely going to try claimyr if i can't get through the regular way. this whole process is stressful enough without adding phone tag to it
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After you apply, you'll get a confirmation email with your application number. Screenshot this or write it down - you'll need it for reference if you have to call Washington ESD.
Thanks for all the detailed help everyone. I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not too bad once you get started.
Just want to add that if your claim gets sent to adjudication (which happens sometimes), don't worry. It just means they need to review something about your claim. Answer any questionnaires they send you promptly and completely.
Could be anything - questions about why you left your job, wage discrepancies, identity verification issues. Most adjudications resolve in your favor if you provide the requested information.
Mine went to adjudication because I had a gap in employment. Took an extra 2 weeks but got approved once I explained the situation.
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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.
Liam Fitzgerald
One last piece of advice - if you do get approved, remember that you'll need to actively search for work and report your job search activities. Washington ESD has specific requirements about how many employers you need to contact each week.
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ShadowHunter
•How many job contacts do you need to make per week?
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Liam Fitzgerald
•I believe it's 3 job search activities per week, but check the current requirements when you file. They can change.
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PixelWarrior
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you have a strong case based on what you've described. The childcare situation definitely works in your favor.
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ShadowHunter
•Thank you so much! Everyone's advice here has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Sean O'Connor
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back and update us on how it goes. We're all rooting for you.
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