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Thanks everyone for all this info. I feel better knowing what to watch out for. Sounds like as long as I keep reporting everything accurately and maintain good records, I should be okay. Will definitely respond quickly if I ever get any notices from Washington ESD!
And remember Claimyr is there if you ever need help reaching Washington ESD quickly about any issues. Much better than spending hours on hold.
I'll keep that in mind, thanks for the tip!
One more thing - if you do have to repay benefits, Washington ESD usually offers payment plans. Don't try to hide from it, work with them to set up something manageable.
That's good to know! At least they're reasonable about payment arrangements.
Yeah they'd rather get paid back slowly than not at all. Most people can work out reasonable monthly payments.
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One more thing - if you do any part-time work while collecting unemployment, you need to report those earnings on your weekly claim. They'll reduce your benefits based on how much you earn, but you won't necessarily lose all your benefits as long as you're under a certain threshold.
That's good to know in case I can pick up some temporary work while I'm looking for a full-time job.
The key thing is just to get started. Don't wait around trying to figure out every detail - file your initial claim as soon as possible and then you can ask questions as they come up. The longer you wait, the more money you're potentially losing.
You're right, I'm going to file today. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good luck! The process can be frustrating but most people do eventually get their benefits.
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Bottom line - 26 weeks is what you get. No extensions, no special programs like during COVID. Plan accordingly and start your job search immediately.
Got it. 26 weeks and that's it. Time to get serious about finding work.
Exactly. And if you run into any issues with Washington ESD, don't waste time trying to call. There are better ways to get help.
I'm at week 22 of my 26 weeks and getting nervous. The holidays really slowed down hiring in my field. Wish I had known how fast it would go.
I'm in office work. Yeah, hoping things pick up after New Year but running out of time on benefits.
If you need to talk to Washington ESD about your situation or explore any options, definitely don't wait. The sooner you can get through to them the better.
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I work part-time now and still file weekly claims for partial benefits. Even if you work 20 hours that week, you might still qualify for some unemployment money depending on how much you earned.
Really? I thought any work would disqualify you completely.
Nope! Washington ESD has a formula where they reduce your benefits based on your earnings, but you can still get partial payments. It's actually encouraged because it helps you transition back to full-time work.
Just want to echo what others have said - set up that Sunday reminder and stick to it religiously. I've been filing for 8 weeks now and it's become second nature. Don't overthink it!
Thanks everyone, this has been super helpful. I feel way less anxious about the whole process now.
That's what this community is for! We've all been there with the unemployment stress.
Andre Lefebvre
Bottom line - expect roughly 50% of your gross weekly wages up to the $999 maximum. File as soon as you're eligible and don't wait around because benefits can't be backdated very far.
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Oliver Fischer
•Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been really helpful in understanding what to expect.
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Zoe Dimitriou
•Good luck with your claim if you end up filing! The process can be frustrating but the benefits definitely help bridge the gap while job searching.
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QuantumQuest
One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between gross and net income when calculating. Washington ESD uses your gross wages for benefit calculations, not what you took home after taxes and deductions.
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Oliver Fischer
•Good point. So if I was taking home $3200/month after taxes but my gross was $4300, they'd use the $4300 figure?
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QuantumQuest
•Exactly. They use the gross amount reported by your employer on your wage records.
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