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One more tip - if you have any rental history or good credit, definitely emphasize that along with your unemployment income. Some landlords worry more about payment reliability than income source, so showing you've been a good tenant before can help offset any concerns about temporary income.
My credit score is pretty good and I have solid references from my last two rentals. Hopefully that helps balance things out.
That combination should make you a strong candidate. Good credit + rental history + steady income flow = approved application in most cases.
Just went through this whole process myself. Claimyr was clutch for getting my benefit verification letter updated quickly when one landlord needed more recent documentation. Definitely recommend checking it out if you need to reach Washington ESD for any reason during your apartment hunt.
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll keep that in mind if I run into any documentation issues.
No problem. The peace of mind from actually talking to a real person at Washington ESD instead of guessing about requirements was worth it for me.
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I'm at week 24 of my claim and starting to panic about finding work before benefits run out. The job market is still tough out there.
I've used WorkSource for job searches but didn't know about placement assistance. I'll check that out.
Also consider temporary work or part-time jobs. You can sometimes still collect partial unemployment benefits while working reduced hours.
Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular unemployment in Washington state. No current extensions available. Make sure you're actively job searching and filing your weekly claims on time. The clock is ticking once your benefit year starts!
Perfect summary! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about understanding my benefits now.
Agreed! Wish I had found this info when I first started collecting. Would have saved me a lot of confusion.
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If you do run into problems with your claim, remember you can appeal. The appeals process exists specifically for situations where initial decisions might be wrong.
How long do appeals usually take?
Can vary but usually a few weeks to a couple months. The important thing is to appeal within the deadline if you need to.
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I'm curious - does the disqualification week count toward your total benefit weeks? Like if you're eligible for 26 weeks of benefits, does the disqualification week make it effectively 25 weeks of payments?
No, the disqualification week doesn't reduce your total benefit entitlement. You still get your full 26 weeks of payable benefits, just starting one week later than you would have otherwise.
That's a relief. At least they don't penalize you twice for the same issue.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better understanding what the disqualification week means. I'm going to submit my layoff paperwork to Washington ESD and keep filing my weekly claims. Hopefully everything goes smoothly from here.
Good plan! Keep us updated on how it goes. And remember that one disqualification week is pretty minor in the grand scheme of things.
If you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD, remember that Claimyr option. Sometimes talking to an actual person can clear up confusion quickly.
Kolton Murphy
Just want to add that the tax rates vary significantly between states. Washington's rates are generally competitive with other states, and the benefits are pretty decent compared to some places that cap weekly benefits really low.
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Evelyn Rivera
•What are the current maximum weekly benefits in Washington? I haven't checked recently.
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Kolton Murphy
•I think it's around $900+ per week maximum now, depending on your previous earnings. Much better than states that cap it at $300-400.
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Julia Hall
Used Claimyr yesterday and finally got through to Washington ESD after weeks of trying. The agent explained that my employer's account was flagged for some reason and that's why my claim was stuck. Got it resolved in one phone call thanks to actually reaching someone.
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Lucas Turner
•Seems like a lot of people here have had success with that service.
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Julia Hall
•Yeah, worth every penny to avoid the frustration of calling Washington ESD directly. Their phone system is just overwhelmed.
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