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One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between your claim effective date and when you can actually start collecting. They're not always the same day.
Can you explain that difference a bit more?
Your effective date is when your claim starts, but you might have a waiting week or other factors that delay your first payment. ESD will explain this when you file.
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Last thing to keep in mind - even if you meet the earnings requirement, you still have to be unemployed through no fault of your own. Getting fired for cause or quitting without good reason can disqualify you regardless of your wages.
What counts as 'good reason' for quitting? I left my last job because of a hostile work environment but I'm worried Washington ESD won't consider that valid.
Hostile work environment can definitely be good cause, but you need documentation. Keep records of incidents, emails, complaints to HR, etc. The burden is on you to prove it was reasonable to quit.
Bottom line for the OP - with $8,000 in earnings you should easily qualify as long as it was spread across at least two quarters and you have at least $2,500 in your highest quarter. The hard part will be actually filing the claim and getting through to Washington ESD if you have questions!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now. Fingers crossed the process goes smoothly.
Good luck! The actual filing process online is pretty straightforward once you understand the requirements. Just make sure you have all your employer information handy.
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For anyone else reading this thread later: the key takeaway is that Washington ESD unemployment eligibility is based on wage history in your base period quarters, not just how long you worked at your last job. You need wages in at least 2 quarters and minimum earnings thresholds. When in doubt, apply - the worst they can say is no.
This should be pinned or something, really clear explanation
agreed, way clearer than anything on the actual Washington ESD website
Omar Hassan
One last tip - make sure you have direct deposit set up in your account if you haven't already. Once you're approved, that'll speed up getting your first payment.
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Connor Murphy
•Good reminder! I set that up when I first filed but I'll double-check it's correct.
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Natasha Volkov
•Yeah, direct deposit is way faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive.
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Chloe Taylor
Wishing you luck! Sounds like you did everything right and it's just a matter of waiting for the normal processing to complete.
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Connor Murphy
•Thank you! I'll try to be patient and trust the process.
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