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good luck with your claim! the waiting is always the worst part but at least you know you can file again. hope the processing goes smoothly this time
Thanks everyone! This thread gave me the confidence to move forward with filing. Really appreciate all the helpful responses.
Final summary for anyone finding this thread later: You can apply for Washington ESD unemployment benefits multiple times throughout your career. Each claim starts a new benefit year. You just need sufficient wages in your base period and to meet standard eligibility requirements. No lifetime limits exist.
Perfect summary! This should be pinned somewhere for other people with the same question.
Seriously, this answered questions I didn't even know I had about benefit years and reapplying.
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This thread has been super helpful! I was also confused about the duration. One more question - do the 26 weeks reset if I go back to work for a while and then become unemployed again later?
That depends on how long you work and how much you earn. You'd need to establish a new benefit year with sufficient earnings to qualify for a new claim. It's not automatic.
Got it, thanks for clarifying that!
Just to wrap this up for anyone else reading - 26 weeks (about 6 months) is the maximum for regular unemployment insurance in Washington. Your actual duration depends on your work history and earnings, but most people who qualify get the full 26 weeks as long as they meet all the ongoing requirements.
Perfect summary, thank you everyone for all the helpful responses!
This was exactly the info I needed too. Glad someone asked this question.
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Just wanted to add - if you're eligible for regular UI, you can receive benefits for up to 26 weeks in most cases. During high unemployment periods, sometimes extended benefits are available, but right now it's the standard 26 weeks.
That should be enough time to find something new. Thanks for all the help everyone!
You're welcome! Good luck with your job search. Don't forget to file that claim ASAP!
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I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues. Hopefully the online filing process goes smoothly!
It usually does for straightforward cases. But if you need to talk to someone, that service is there as a backup option.
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OP, if you do get through eventually, make sure to ask specifically about timelines for your type of review. Sometimes they can give you at least a rough estimate of how much longer it might take.
That's a great point. Even knowing it might take another week or two would help me plan better than this complete uncertainty.
Exactly. The not knowing is often worse than a longer wait time when you at least have expectations.
honestly the whole unemployment system needs to be rebuilt from scratch, this stuff shouldn't be so complicated
The technology is definitely outdated. Other states seem to have much better online systems.
Right now I just need to get through to someone, but you're all absolutely right about the bigger problems with the system.
Paolo Ricci
The $999 maximum is actually pretty generous compared to other states. Some states cap their maximum weekly benefit at $400-500, so Washington is definitely on the higher end.
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Jamal Wilson
•That's good to know. I guess the higher cost of living here means higher benefits too.
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Paolo Ricci
•Exactly. The maximum benefit amounts are typically tied to the state's average wages, so higher wage states tend to have higher maximums.
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Amina Toure
Just want to add that even if you think you might qualify for the maximum, you should still file your claim as soon as possible. There's a waiting period and the sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits.
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Amina Toure
•There's a one-week waiting period for the first week of your claim, then benefits start the second week if you're approved and meet all requirements.
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Jamal Wilson
•Perfect, thanks for all the helpful information everyone. This thread has been really informative!
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