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just wanted to add that the 26 weeks resets if you work enough hours and earn enough wages to qualify for a new benefit year. so if you find work for a while then get laid off again, you could potentially get another 26 weeks
you need to earn at least $3,400 in covered wages during your base period and work in at least two quarters. the exact requirements can be complicated so best to check with washington esd
This is where having a reliable way to contact ESD comes in handy. All these qualification questions are easier to get answered when you can actually reach someone. That Claimyr service mentioned earlier has been a lifesaver for getting through to agents when I had questions about my base period earnings.
One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between your benefit week and your benefit year. Your benefit year is 52 weeks from when you first filed, but you only get up to 26 weeks of actual payments during that year.
Exactly. If you find work after 10 weeks and then get laid off again 6 months later, you'd only have 16 weeks left in that benefit year (assuming you still qualify).
this is why its so important to understand all the rules upfront. wish washington esd made this stuff clearer on their website
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The garnishment shows up as a deduction on your Washington ESD payment summary. Mine says 'CS ENFORCEMENT' or something like that. Makes it real clear where your money went.
Do they send you any paperwork about the garnishment or just start taking the money?
I got a notice from DCS but Washington ESD doesn't really explain it. The deduction just appears on your payment.
This thread is depressing but helpful. At least now I know what to expect. Gonna try to get ahead of this and see if I can work out something with DCS before they start taking half my benefits.
Same here. Better to know now than be surprised when the first payment is short.
Smart approach. Even if you can't stop it, at least you can budget for it.
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One more thing - if you do end up needing to file for unemployment in the future, do it as soon as possible after losing your job. There's a waiting period and benefits don't start immediately, so the sooner you file the better.
Good to know for future reference. Hopefully I won't need it but it's good to understand the process.
Exactly. Better to know and not need it than need it and not know!
Summary for anyone else reading this: You need sufficient earnings in your base period (not just time at one job), you need to be unemployed through no fault of your own, and you need to actively search for work. Quitting usually disqualifies you unless you have documented good cause.
Perfect summary! This thread has been super helpful in understanding how it all works.
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Been through this process twice now. The wage requirements aren't too bad if you've been working consistently, even part-time. The trickier part is usually the job separation reason - make sure you have a qualifying reason for leaving or being let go.
What counts as a qualifying reason? I quit my last job because of scheduling conflicts.
That might be tricky. Generally you need to be laid off, fired for non-misconduct reasons, or quit for good cause. Scheduling conflicts could qualify if they were unreasonable, but you'd need to document it well.
The Washington ESD website has a tool that can help you estimate if you qualify based on your work history. I used it before filing and it was pretty accurate compared to my actual determination.
I'll definitely check that out. Thanks for all the help everyone, this makes way more sense now.
Good luck with your claim! The process can be confusing but once you understand the basics it's not too bad.
Yara Nassar
Bottom line is extensions are pretty much not a thing anymore unless you're in approved training or qualify for a new benefit year. The pandemic spoiled us with all those federal programs.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Yeah I'm starting to get that picture. Guess I need to get serious about the training option or really ramp up the job search.
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Yara Nassar
•That's really your best bet. The safety net is much smaller now than it was during COVID.
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StarGazer101
At least you still have 6 weeks left. That's better than finding out when you're already at zero. Use that time to explore all your options.
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Mei Chen
•Definitely call them, and seriously consider Claimyr if you can't get through the regular way. Having accurate information about your specific situation is crucial.
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Zoe Papadakis
•Will do. This thread has been really helpful in understanding what's actually available vs what people think might be available.
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