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Just wanted to add that if you're still employed but your hours got cut significantly, you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits too. It's not just for people who are completely out of work.
That's true but there are specific rules about how much your earnings can be reduced. Worth looking into if your hours got slashed.
My hours are still normal but good to know for the future. This thread has been super educational!
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Bottom line is Washington ESD calculates your weekly benefit amount based on your earnings in your base period. The exact formula is on their website but it can be confusing. Your best bet is to file your claim and see what amount they give you.
Thanks everyone for all the info. I think I have a better understanding now of how the benefit calculation works.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly claims on time and keep looking for work.
One more thing - if you think your benefit amount is calculated wrong you can appeal it. There's a process for that through Washington ESD.
I think it's 30 days from when you receive the determination notice, but don't quote me on that. Check with Washington ESD for the exact timeframe.
Definitely something you'd want to call about if you need to appeal. That's another situation where Claimyr might be helpful to actually get through to someone.
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I had a similar situation and Claimyr helped me get through to someone at Washington ESD who explained exactly what I needed for my appeal. Definitely worth trying if you can't reach them directly.
Everyone keeps mentioning Claimyr. I might have to check that out since I can never get through to Washington ESD.
It really works. I was amazed how quickly they got me connected after I'd been trying for weeks on my own.
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If your payment is ever more than 2 days late, definitely call ESD or use one of those callback services to find out what's wrong. Usually there's a specific issue that needs to be resolved.
Yeah, Claimyr has been really helpful for getting through when I've had payment issues. Much better than trying to call during busy hours.
Yara Sayegh
Just wanted to follow up on the WorkSource suggestion - I went to the one downtown and they have computers you can use plus staff who can answer questions about the ESD website. They don't file for you but they can help troubleshoot if you get stuck.
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AstroAce
•Thanks for the update! I'll check out both the library and WorkSource options.
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Keisha Johnson
•WorkSource also has job search resources which you'll need for your weekly claims anyway.
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Paolo Longo
Remember that even if you get help filing your initial claim, you'll still need to file weekly claims online every week. Make sure you're comfortable with the eServices system before you start receiving benefits.
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AstroAce
•Good point. I should probably practice navigating the website even if I get help with the initial filing.
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CosmicCowboy
•The weekly claims are actually much easier than the initial filing. Just a few questions each week about your job search and any work you did.
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