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Remember that your weekly claim certification is basically you swearing under penalty of perjury that all your answers are true. Take it seriously and answer honestly. The consequences for unemployment fraud can be severe including having to pay back benefits plus penalties.
That's kind of scary. What if I make an honest mistake on a weekly claim?
Honest mistakes can usually be corrected, but document everything and be prepared to explain if questioned. The key is being truthful from the start.
Good luck with your claim! The process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly it becomes second nature. Just stay on top of the job search requirements and keep good records of everything.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared to tackle this now.
You've got this! Most people get through the process just fine, don't let the horror stories scare you too much.
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One more thing - if you're ever unsure about a specific holiday, you can always check the federal calendar online. Any day that federal employees get off will delay Washington ESD payments.
That's a good rule of thumb. Federal employee schedule = Washington ESD processing schedule.
Makes sense since Washington ESD is a state agency but follows federal banking holidays for processing.
Honestly if ur having trouble reaching Washington ESD about this or any other payment issues, that Claimyr thing mentioned earlier actually works. Used it last month when my payment was way late and needed to find out why. Got through in minutes instead of hours on hold.
Good to hear another positive review. Might be worth trying when I have my next payment question.
Same, the regular phone system is basically unusable during busy times.
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The benefit amount can also change if you go back to work part-time while collecting. They have this formula where they reduce your benefits based on what you earn, but you can still collect something as long as you're under a certain threshold.
That's good to know in case I find part-time work while looking for something full-time.
Yeah, you can earn up to about 1.5 times your weekly benefit amount before they cut you off completely. But report everything accurately or you'll get in trouble later.
Bottom line - there's no simple percentage answer because Washington ESD uses a complex calculation based on your work history. Your best bet is to use their online calculator or call them directly for an accurate estimate. Just be prepared for long hold times if you call!
Good luck with your claim! The process can be confusing but once you get through the initial filing it's pretty straightforward.
If you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD, definitely check out that Claimyr thing. Wish I'd known about it sooner - would have saved me so much time on hold.
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Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: Unemployment = for people who lost their job and are looking for work. Paid Family Leave = for people who need time off but plan to return to their job. Two totally different programs through Washington ESD.
Perfect summary! Should be pinned at the top of every thread about this topic.
Yes thank you! This thread really cleared up my confusion. Applied for paid family leave this morning.
Finnegan Gunn
One more thing - if your employer contests your claim and says you were fired for misconduct or quit voluntarily, your claim will go into adjudication. That can delay benefits for weeks or even months while they investigate. Hopefully that won't happen but just be aware it's possible.
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Chloe Zhang
•I really hope not. It was clearly a layoff due to slow business but I guess you never know how employers will respond.
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Miguel Harvey
•If that happens and you need to talk to Washington ESD about it, definitely use something like Claimyr to actually reach someone. Adjudication issues are too important to just wait and hope for the best.
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Ashley Simian
The benefit amount depends on your wages during the base period. Maximum weekly benefit in Washington is $929 but most people get less than that. You can get an estimate of your potential benefit amount when you file your claim.
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Chloe Zhang
•That would be helpful to know what to expect. Thanks for all the info everyone!
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