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So wait, if I had multiple jobs last year do all those employers contribute to my benefit amount?
Your benefit amount is calculated based on wages from all covered employers during your base period. Each employer that paid you wages contributed to the fund through their payroll taxes.
That makes sense! So it's not just my most recent employer that's 'paying' for my benefits.
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Hope your paper goes well! This was definitely a unique period in economic history. The human cost behind those statistics was enormous.
Thank you! This discussion has really helped me understand the personal impact behind the numbers. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.
One thing I noticed was how the recovery varied by industry. Some sectors bounced back quickly while others like live entertainment took years to recover.
That's a great observation for the conclusion of my paper. The uneven recovery is probably still affecting some industries today.
Absolutely. The aggregate unemployment rate only tells part of the story when different sectors had such different experiences.
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I've been collecting unemployment for 8 weeks now at the maximum rate. One thing to keep in mind is that you still have to meet all the job search requirements even if you're getting the max benefit. Washington ESD doesn't care how much you're getting - the requirements are the same for everyone.
You need to make at least 3 job search activities per week and keep a log. Activities include applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, etc.
Don't forget you also need to be registered with WorkSourceWA and keep your profile updated.
One more thing about maximums - if you qualify for any additional programs like RESEA or Trade Adjustment Assistance, those might have different benefit calculations. But for regular UI, $999 is definitely the current weekly max in Washington.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed info! This has been super helpful in understanding how the benefit calculation works.
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If anyone else is in the same boat as OP, just remember that Washington ESD is required to process claims within a reasonable timeframe. If it's been more than 6 weeks without any communication, that's when you should definitely try to get in touch with them.
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Good to know there's a timeline for when to be concerned. I'll give it a few more weeks before worrying too much.
hang in there OP, the waiting sucks but once it goes through you'll be glad you stuck with it. washington esd benefits are pretty decent compared to some other states
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm trying to stay positive about the whole process.
That's the right mindset. The initial wait is tough but the system does work for most people eventually.
Genevieve Cavalier
The benefit amount is just one piece of the puzzle. You also need to think about how long you can collect benefits - usually 26 weeks but it depends on the unemployment rate and other factors.
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Madison King
•Good point! I'm hoping to find work before I need the full 26 weeks anyway.
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Genevieve Cavalier
•That's the right attitude! Unemployment should be a bridge while you're job searching, not a long-term plan.
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Ethan Scott
just remember you have to be actively looking for work to keep collecting. the job search requirements are no joke and they do check up on people
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Madison King
•Yeah I've heard they're strict about that. Better to start job searching right away even if you're not sure about your benefit amount yet.
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Ethan Scott
•exactly! and keep good records of everything you do for job searching
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