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This has been such a helpful thread! I'm bookmarking it in case I ever need to file unemployment in the future. You never know when layoffs might happen.
Smart thinking! It's always good to know this stuff ahead of time rather than scrambling to figure it out when you actually need it.
Agreed! I wish I had looked into this sooner instead of waiting until the last minute.
Final reminder for the OP - don't delay filing once you're unemployed. Every week you wait is a potential week of benefits you could lose. Washington ESD doesn't backdate claims very often.
Noted! I'll file as soon as my last day of work happens. Thanks for the warning about not waiting.
This is so true. I know someone who waited a month to file and lost out on several weeks of benefits because of it.
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Bottom line - if you've been working part-time for 8 months at decent wages, you almost certainly qualify. The work requirement isn't as strict as people think.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much better about my chances now.
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I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims from the employer side. Sometimes the delay is because Washington ESD is waiting for the employer to respond to their requests for information. Employers have 10 business days to respond, but many take longer or don't respond at all. If that's the case, Washington ESD will eventually make a decision without the employer input.
That's really helpful insight. I wonder if that's what's happening with mine. My old company wasn't exactly known for being responsive.
Very possible. The good news is that if the employer doesn't respond, it usually works in the claimant's favor.
Whatever happens, make sure you're keeping track of all your job search activities. Even though you're not getting paid yet, you'll need to show that you've been actively looking for work once benefits start. I had to submit my job search log retroactively and it was a pain to reconstruct.
Good point. I've been applying to jobs but not really documenting it properly. Better start keeping better records.
WorkSourceWA has a good job search tracking tool if you need help organizing it all.
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If you're still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to verify your eligibility, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it got me connected to an agent in under 10 minutes.
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There's a fee but it was worth it to avoid spending days trying to get through on my own. The agent was able to look up my wage history and confirm my eligibility right away.
Bottom line: if you've been working steadily for more than 6 months and earning at least minimum wage, you'll probably qualify. The exact calculations are confusing but most people who work regularly meet the requirements.
That's reassuring. Thanks everyone for all the help explaining this!
Yeah this thread has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website.
Amina Diallo
One more thing about the maximum - make sure your employer reported your wages correctly to Washington ESD. I had an issue where one of my previous employers under-reported my wages and it affected my benefit calculation. Had to get that corrected before I could get the full amount I was eligible for.
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Amina Diallo
•You can log into your eServices account on the Washington ESD website and view your wage history. Compare it to your paystubs to make sure everything matches.
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Oliver Schulz
•This is really important advice. Wage reporting errors are more common than people think and can definitely impact your benefit amount.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful. Sounds like $999 is the max but most people won't qualify for that amount unless they were making really good money. At least now I know what to expect when I file my claim.
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Mei Chen
•You're welcome! Just remember to file as soon as you become unemployed - there's no waiting period to file and you can't get benefits for weeks before you file your initial claim.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•Good point, I'll make sure to file right away if I end up needing to use unemployment benefits.
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