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The calculation seems fair but what really bugs me is how long it takes to get answers when you have questions. The whole system needs better customer service.
Agreed. The benefit calculation is actually pretty reasonable but the communication and access issues are frustrating.
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if your claim gets stuck in adjudication like mine did, thats when you really need to be able to talk to someone at washington esd. regular calling is hopeless but that claimyr service actually works
How long was your claim in adjudication?
3 weeks before i used claimyr, then got it resolved within 2 days of talking to an agent
Bottom line - file your claim today. Performance issues rarely count as disqualifying misconduct in Washington state. You paid into the system and you deserve benefits if you're eligible.
You're right. I'm going to file online tonight. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice!
Good luck! Feel free to update us on how it goes.
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Does anyone know if the tax withholding election carries over to the next benefit year if you have to reapply? Or do you have to set it up again?
I believe you have to elect it again when you file a new claim, but I'm not 100% sure. That might be a good question for a Washington ESD agent.
Yeah I'll try to get through to them and ask. Thanks!
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One more thing to consider - if you're receiving workers compensation for your injury, that has different rules than regular disability insurance when it comes to UI eligibility.
Mine isn't workers comp since the injury happened outside of work. Just regular short-term disability through my employer's plan.
That should make things simpler then. Workers comp has more restrictions when it comes to concurrent UI benefits.
Bottom line - you probably can collect both if you're medically cleared for some type of work and actively seeking employment within your physical limitations. Just be transparent with Washington ESD and report everything correctly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more confident about moving forward with this now.
Good luck! The most important thing is getting that medical clearance and being honest about your work restrictions.
Jade Lopez
washington esd makes this way more complicated than it needs to be. other states just give you a percentage of your last job's pay and call it good
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Kaylee Cook
•Actually, most states use similar base year calculations. Using just your last job's pay wouldn't be fair to people with variable income or seasonal work patterns.
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Jade Lopez
•i guess that makes sense but it's still confusing as hell
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Tony Brooks
Bottom line: if your benefit amount seems wrong, don't just accept it. Get your pay records together and contact Washington ESD to have them explain the calculation. I've seen too many people miss out on money they were entitled to because they didn't question the initial determination.
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Anna Stewart
•Thanks everyone for all the info! I'm definitely going to gather my W-2s and try to get through to someone at Washington ESD to go over my calculation step by step.
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Oliver Alexander
•If you can't get through the regular way, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work for getting past the phone queue. Good luck!
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