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Has anyone had success appealing their benefit amount calculation? I think Washington ESD might have made an error with my wages but I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle to appeal.
Good to know. I'll try contacting them first to see if they can explain the calculation.
If you can't get through to them by phone, you might want to try Claimyr to connect with an agent who can review your account.
This thread has been super helpful! I was dreading trying to figure out how much I'd get on unemployment but now I feel like I understand the system better.
Same here! Really appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge and experiences.
Happy to help! The Washington ESD system can be confusing but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
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The employer tax system also helps explain why some companies are more likely to contest unemployment claims - they're trying to keep their experience rating low to avoid higher tax rates in the future.
Hopefully my employer won't contest since it was a clear layoff situation
Layoffs usually aren't contested since they're clearly not the employee's fault
One more thing worth mentioning - even though employers fund the system, you've earned these benefits through your work history. Don't feel guilty about filing if you're eligible. The system exists specifically to provide temporary support when you lose your job through no fault of your own.
This is so important. Too many people feel bad about filing when it's literally an earned benefit.
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One last thing - if your employer contests your unemployment claim (which they probably will if you quit), you'll definitely want to have good phone access to Washington ESD. That Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might be worth looking into if you end up in a dispute.
Why would my employer contest it?
Because it affects their unemployment tax rate. Employers often contest claims from people who quit, even for good cause. It's just business to them.
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One more thing - if you think your benefit amount is wrong, you can appeal it. I had to do that once when an employer didn't report my wages correctly and it took a few weeks but they fixed it.
Yeah, there's an appeal option in your account or you can call. Though good luck getting through on the phone without help.
This is exactly why I ended up trying Claimyr when I needed to appeal my disqualification. Way easier than trying to get through myself.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful in understanding how Washington ESD calculates unemployment benefits. Sounds like I should expect around $575-600 per week based on my wages.
That sounds about right based on what you said earlier. Good luck with your job search!
Definitely going to look into that Claimyr thing if I can't get my benefit amount sorted out soon.
Ryder Everingham
One thing to remember is that even if you qualify for benefits, the amount you get depends on your highest quarter earnings. So working longer or earning more doesn't just help you qualify - it can increase your weekly benefit amount too.
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Luis Johnson
•That's a good point. I hadn't thought about how it affects the actual benefit amount.
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Ryder Everingham
•Yeah, they calculate your weekly benefit based on your highest quarter, so having strong earnings in one quarter really helps.
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Lilly Curtis
I had a similar situation and was stressing about it for nothing. 8 months of steady work is definitely enough in Washington. The real challenge comes after you qualify - dealing with the weekly claims and job search requirements.
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Luis Johnson
•Good to know. I guess I should focus on understanding the ongoing requirements too.
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Lilly Curtis
•Yeah, the initial qualification is actually the easy part. The weekly maintenance is where most people run into issues.
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