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The weekly benefit amount in Washington is calculated based on your highest earning quarter in your base period. So even though you only worked 8 months at this job, if you had higher wages earlier in your base period, that could actually work in your favor for a higher weekly amount.
That's interesting - I actually made more per hour at my previous job, so maybe that will help. Thanks for explaining how the calculation works.
The maximum weekly benefit amount in Washington is currently around $999, but most people get somewhere between $200-600 depending on their wages.
Don't forget that you can work part-time while collecting unemployment as long as you report your earnings each week. You just have to make sure your total earnings don't exceed your weekly benefit amount plus $5.
That's good to know! I wasn't sure if I could do any work at all while collecting benefits.
Yeah, they actually encourage part-time work as a way to transition back to full-time employment. Just be honest about your earnings when you file your weekly claims.
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Bottom line for the original poster: With 8 months of work at $3,200/month, you definitely meet Washington's work requirements for unemployment. You'd have well over the $4,000 minimum and easily exceed the $1,005 requirement for your highest quarter. The gap in your work history before your current job shouldn't matter as long as your current work falls within the base period when you file.
Perfect summary, thank you so much. This thread has been incredibly helpful!
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The waiting week was eliminated in Washington so you should get paid for your first week of unemployment as long as you file on time. Don't wait to file your claim!
That's great news! I thought there was still a waiting period. When should I file - right after my last day of work?
File as soon as possible after your last day. You can file online 24/7 but claims are processed faster if you file Sunday through Thursday.
if your claim gets stuck in adjudication like mine did, you might want to try calling. I waited 6 weeks before I finally got through to someone who could help. Turned out they just needed one more piece of documentation.
they wanted a letter from my employer confirming my separation date and reason. something that should have been routine but got flagged for manual review
This is another situation where Claimyr could help - getting through to ask about missing documentation instead of waiting weeks for a callback.
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One more thing about payment timing - if you're appealing a disqualification or overpayment, you might not receive payments until the appeal is resolved, even if you continue filing weekly claims. The appeals process can take several weeks.
I'm going through an appeal right now and it's been 3 weeks with no payments. How long do these usually take?
Appeals can take 4-8 weeks depending on the complexity. You should keep filing your weekly claims even during the appeal process.
Overall the Washington ESD payment system works pretty well once you understand the schedule. Tuesday night processing, Wednesday morning deposits, and consistent timing as long as you file your weekly claims on time and don't have any issues with your account.
Agreed! It's much more reliable than I expected when I first started receiving benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This clears up a lot of confusion I had about the payment schedule.
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One last tip - keep detailed records of all your job search activities. You might not need them right away, but if Washington ESD ever audits your claim, you'll need to prove you were actively looking for work.
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GalaxyGazer
•What's the best way to keep track of job search activities?
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Nia Jackson
•I use a simple spreadsheet with dates, company names, positions applied for, and how I applied. WorkSource also has tools to help track your activities.
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NebulaNova
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
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GalaxyGazer
•I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain everything. This forum is so helpful!
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•That's what we're here for. Good luck with your claim and remember to file those weekly claims on time!
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