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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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The percentage question is really asking the wrong thing. What matters is can you pay rent and buy food on what they give you. For some people 40% is plenty, for others 80% wouldn't be enough.
True. I think with unemployment plus being more careful about spending, I should be able to make it work.
Bottom line: Washington ESD unemployment benefits are calculated based on your quarterly earnings, not a simple percentage of annual income. Most people get somewhere between 40-50% of their weekly wages, but there's a cap at $999/week. File as soon as you can and don't stress too much about the exact amount until you get your determination letter.
Perfect summary. Thanks to everyone who helped explain this! Going to file my claim tomorrow.
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I got approved after being fired for performance issues. The key thing Washington ESD looks at is whether you were willfully violating policies or just struggling to meet expectations. Sounds like your situation would qualify.
That's exactly my situation - struggling to meet expectations, not willfully doing anything wrong.
Perfect, you should be fine then. Just file your claim and answer their questions honestly.
Even if your claim gets denied initially, you can appeal! I had to go through the appeal process and ended up getting approved. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
Appeals can take a while but they're worth it if you have a good case. Had to wait about 6 weeks for my hearing but got approved.
Yeah the waiting is tough. I used Claimyr during my appeal process to get updates from Washington ESD since their phone system is so overloaded. Really helped reduce my stress about the whole situation.
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Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr thing - they actually don't charge you unless they successfully connect you to an agent. So if you do need to talk to Washington ESD later and can't get through the normal way, it's worth trying. Saved me so much frustration when I was dealing with my weekly claim issues.
That actually sounds pretty reasonable. I'll bookmark their site just in case.
Wish I had known about that when I was stuck in adjudication hell. Would have saved me weeks of stress.
Thanks everyone for pushing me to file! Just submitted my application. The process was actually pretty straightforward - took about 25 minutes total. Now I just have to wait and see what happens. Really appreciate all the advice and encouragement from this community!
Good for you! You'll probably hear back within 1-2 weeks. Don't forget to file your weekly claims once you're approved.
Well done. Remember to keep track of your job search activities starting now, even before you're approved. Shows good faith if they ever audit your claim.
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If you do need to talk to someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, I had success using Claimyr. They basically wait on hold for you and then connect you when an agent becomes available. Saved me a lot of time and frustration.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. I might have to give it a try if I can't get through on my own.
I was skeptical at first but it actually worked. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.
The bottom line is that in Washington state, you can typically receive both severance and unemployment benefits. The key is being honest about your situation and understanding the specific terms of your severance package.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about navigating this situation now.
You're welcome! Best of luck with everything. Remember to keep good records of all your documentation.
Saleem Vaziri
Military service members have different rules too. There are specific provisions for veterans and active duty personnel that can affect eligibility and benefit amounts.
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Fiona Sand
•Thanks for mentioning that. Good to know there are special considerations for military folks.
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Kayla Morgan
The bottom line is Washington ESD has a lot of rules and they're not always clear about them upfront. I'd recommend reading through their handbook thoroughly and keeping detailed records of everything you do related to your claim.
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Fiona Sand
•This has been really helpful everyone! I feel like I have a much better understanding of what to watch out for now. Thanks for all the detailed responses.
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Mohammad Khaled
•You're welcome! The key is to always be honest on your claims and follow the rules carefully. If you're ever unsure about something, it's better to ask than to guess wrong.
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