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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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I had a friend who used Claimyr when he was having trouble getting updates on his unemployment claim status. He said it was worth every penny because he was able to get answers instead of just wondering what was happening. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to save your sanity, especially when you're already stressed about being unemployed.
I'm definitely going to keep that option in mind. The stress of not knowing what's happening would probably be worse than paying for help.
I looked at their website and the video demo actually shows exactly how it works. Pretty clever system.
Bottom line: file your claim, be honest, and don't assume you'll be denied just because you were fired. Washington ESD sees these cases all the time and they're pretty good at distinguishing between misconduct and performance issues. You've got this!
You're welcome! Come back and let us know how it goes. Good luck!
Wishing you the best of luck with your claim. You deserve support while you're looking for new work.
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Medical issues can also affect eligibility. If you can't work due to illness or injury, you might not meet the 'able and available' requirement. In some cases, you might qualify for other programs instead.
What other programs are available if you can't work due to medical issues?
Depending on the situation, you might qualify for state disability or workers' compensation if it's work-related. Social Security disability is another option for long-term issues.
Bottom line - document everything, report everything, and respond to all communications promptly. The burden of proof is usually on you to show you're following the rules. Washington ESD doesn't give the benefit of the doubt.
Thanks everyone for all this information. I feel much more prepared now to avoid potential problems with my claim.
Good luck! The system is tough but manageable if you stay on top of the requirements. Don't hesitate to ask questions if something seems unclear.
Beth Ford
Just to summarize for anyone else reading this: Unemployment = for people who lost their job and are looking for work. Paid Family Leave = for people who need time off but plan to return to their job. Two totally different programs through Washington ESD.
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Morita Montoya
•Perfect summary! Should be pinned at the top of every thread about this topic.
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Serene Snow
•Yes thank you! This thread really cleared up my confusion. Applied for paid family leave this morning.
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Kingston Bellamy
Good luck with your application! Hope you get approved quickly and can focus on enjoying time with your new baby instead of stressing about money.
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Serene Snow
•Thank you so much! This community has been incredibly helpful. I feel much better knowing there's actually a program designed for my situation.
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