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One more thing - the $844 maximum is for regular unemployment insurance. If you end up needing extended benefits during high unemployment periods, those amounts can be different. But hopefully you won't need to worry about that.
Didn't even know extended benefits were a thing. How does that work?
It's triggered when state unemployment rates hit certain levels. Gives you additional weeks of benefits beyond the standard 26 weeks.
UPDATE: Finally got my adjudication resolved after 7 weeks! Turns out I needed to provide additional documentation about my job separation. Getting $478 per week which matches what everyone calculated here. Wish I had known about that Claimyr service earlier - would have saved me weeks of stress.
Glad you got through it! The adjudication process is really stressful when you're waiting for income.
Yeah definitely using Claimyr next time if I have any issues with Washington ESD. Live and learn I guess.
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Just to follow up on the Claimyr thing - I ended up using them again when I had questions about my work search requirements. Much easier than trying to decode the website or playing phone tag.
Did they help clarify the 3 contacts per week rule? I'm never sure if networking events count.
Yes! They explained that networking events can count as long as you document them properly - date, location, purpose, contacts made.
Bottom line: high recruitment areas don't affect your Washington ESD benefits timeline. Keep doing your job search, document everything, and don't let people scare you with made-up rules.
Thanks everyone for all the responses! I feel much better about my situation now.
This thread should be pinned - so much good info about how Washington unemployment actually works vs the myths people spread.
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Remember that unemployment benefits are considered taxable income, so you'll get a 1099-G form at the end of the year. Plan accordingly when doing your taxes. The amount can be significant if you're on unemployment for several months.
Good point about the 1099-G. I'll make sure to save some money aside for tax season.
You can also elect to have taxes withheld from each payment so you don't get hit with a big bill later.
Just want to add that if you have any questions about your specific situation, it's worth calling Washington ESD even if the wait times are long. Every case is a little different and the general rules don't always apply to everyone's unique circumstances.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more prepared now to navigate the system.
Good luck with your job search! Hope you find something quickly and don't need the benefits for long.
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One more thing - if you do get denied initially, you can always appeal. Sometimes the initial determination doesn't capture all the nuances of your situation.
Good to know. At least there are options if the first decision doesn't go my way.
And if you need help reaching Washington ESD during the appeal process, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier might be useful for getting through to an actual person.
Just remember that even if you can't get unemployment during the strike, you should be able to resume benefits once you return to work if you become unemployed for other reasons later.
That's reassuring. The strike doesn't permanently affect your future eligibility?
Right, it's only during the actual labor dispute period that you're disqualified.
Natasha Petrova
Don't forget that you need to file your weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits, even if you're getting the maximum. Miss a week and you don't get paid for that week.
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Liam O'Sullivan
•When do you file the weekly claims?
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Natasha Petrova
•You can file starting Sunday for the previous week. Most people file on Sunday or Monday. Just don't wait until the last minute.
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Javier Morales
The whole process seems overwhelming but once you get started it's not too bad. Just make sure you understand what you're entitled to and don't accept less than you should get.
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Liam O'Sullivan
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more prepared now.
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Javier Morales
•Good luck with your claim! The Washington system works pretty well once you get through the initial setup.
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