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One thing that caught me off guard was that your benefit amount is based on wages from over a year ago, not your most recent job. So if you got a big raise recently, that won't be reflected in your unemployment benefits.
Yeah, that's because they use what's called the 'base period' which is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you file. It's confusing but that's how they determine eligibility and benefit amounts.
Exactly. So someone could be making $30/hour at their most recent job but if they were making $15/hour during their base period, their benefits would be calculated on the lower amount.
Just wanted to add that if you think your benefit amount is calculated incorrectly, you can appeal it. Sometimes Washington ESD makes mistakes with wage records or there are issues with how employers reported your earnings.
You can request a copy of your wage records from Washington ESD and compare them to your pay stubs. If there are discrepancies, you can file an appeal or request a wage correction.
This is exactly why I ended up needing to talk to someone at Washington ESD. My wage records were missing a whole quarter of earnings from a previous job.
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Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread answered way more questions than I had originally. Sounds like I don't need to worry about filing again if I need to.
Same here! Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.
Glad we could help. The unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it's not too bad.
Just want to add one final point - even though you CAN file multiple times, obviously the goal is to find stable employment. But for those of us in industries with seasonal layoffs or project-based work, it's good to know the safety net is there when we need it.
Absolutely. I'm definitely looking for something more stable but nice to know I have options if I need them.
Exactly. That's what unemployment insurance is designed for - to help people between jobs, however many times that might be.
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Last tip - keep detailed records of everything once you start the process. Job search activities, any communication with Washington ESD, work you do while claiming benefits. It'll save you headaches if questions come up later.
Good advice. I'll make sure to document everything if I end up applying.
Lim Wong
One thing to keep in mind is that you have to keep certifying every week and meet the job search requirements to keep getting benefits. It's not just free money - you have to show you're actively looking for work.
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Caesar Grant
•How many jobs do you have to apply to each week?
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Lim Wong
•I think it's 3 job search activities per week, but some of those can be things like networking events or job fairs, not just applications.
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Dananyl Lear
Good luck with your application! The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. And knowing roughly what to expect for your benefit amount definitely helps with planning.
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Caesar Grant
•Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. Going to file tomorrow morning.
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