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For anyone else reading this - don't make the same mistake I did and wait until the last minute. Start researching PFML early in your pregnancy so you're prepared.
Definitely learned that lesson! Wish I had known about PFML sooner.
Live and learn! At least now you know what to tell other pregnant friends.
This has been such a helpful discussion. Washington ESD really should make the difference between UI and PFML clearer on their website for situations like this.
Maybe they'll improve the website eventually. Until then, forums like this are lifesavers!
Agreed! Real people sharing real experiences is often more helpful than official documentation.
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Another thing - make sure your Social Security earnings record matches what Washington ESD has. Sometimes there are discrepancies that can affect your benefit calculation. You can check your SS earnings online at ssa.gov.
That's a good idea, I never thought to cross-reference that.
Yeah definitely worth checking. I found an error in my SS record that took months to correct but it did increase my unemployment benefits once fixed.
Original poster - sounds like your $487 weekly amount is probably correct based on what others are saying. If you're still concerned, definitely verify it against your actual quarterly wages from 2024. But mathematically it seems to line up with your $52k annual salary.
Thanks everyone for all the explanations! I feel much better about understanding how it works now. Going to double-check my quarterly wages just to be sure but it sounds like the calculation is probably right.
Glad you got the answers you needed! The unemployment system is confusing but once you understand the base period concept it makes more sense.
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This whole conversation makes me grateful I never had to deal with unemployment. Sounds like a nightmare to navigate even when you legitimately need help.
It's really not that bad once you understand the system. The hard part is just getting accurate information upfront.
Fair enough. Seems like this thread covered most of the important stuff pretty well.
Last thought - keep copies of everything! Pay stubs, termination letters, any communication with employers. You never know what documentation they might ask for during the process.
Great advice! I'll start gathering all that stuff before I apply.
Smart move. Being prepared makes everything go much smoother.
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Check your account Wednesday morning and let us know how it goes! Always curious about other people's timing experiences.
yeah please update, helps other people in similar situations
If you do need to contact ESD for any reason, definitely check out that Claimyr demo video I mentioned earlier
Dmitry Volkov
One more thing to keep in mind - if you have an appeal or adjudication issue that delays your benefits, it doesn't extend your 26 week maximum. The clock starts ticking from when you first file, not when you start receiving payments.
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Dmitry Volkov
•Unfortunately no, the 26 week maximum is based on your claim effective date. This is why it's important to file as soon as possible after losing your job and to respond quickly to any requests from Washington ESD.
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StarSeeker
•This happened to my neighbor - his claim took 8 weeks to resolve due to adjudication and he lost those weeks from his total benefit period. Really frustrating.
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Ava Martinez
Had to use that Claimyr service myself when I couldn't get answers about my benefit duration. Worth every penny to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD who could explain my specific situation instead of guessing based on forum posts.
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Nia Harris
•Seems like a lot of people are mentioning this service. I might have to look into it if I can't get through to Washington ESD myself.
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Ava Martinez
•Honestly after weeks of failed phone calls, it was such a relief to finally get real answers about my claim. The agent was able to tell me exactly how many weeks I had left and what my job search requirements were.
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