Washington Unemployment

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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

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Giovanni Mancini

How long can you collect unemployment benefits in Washington - duration limits?

I just got laid off from my warehouse job after 2 years and filed for Washington ESD benefits. My claim was approved but I'm confused about how long I can actually collect. Some people are telling me 26 weeks, others say it depends on how much I worked. I made about $42,000 last year working full time. Can someone explain how the duration works? I'm worried I won't find something before the benefits run out.

Just remember that you have to actively look for work the whole time you're collecting benefits. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and they do audit people.

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What counts as a job search activity? Just applying or other stuff too?

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Applying, networking events, job fairs, interviews, even some training activities can count. Keep detailed records of everything.

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Bottom line is 26 weeks max for regular unemployment in Washington. Use the time wisely to find something good rather than just taking the first job offer that comes along.

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Good advice. I'm hoping to find something in the same field but might have to expand my search if it takes too long.

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Yeah don't be too picky at first but also don't panic and take something terrible just because you're worried about benefits running out.

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Miguel Alvarez

How can we solve unemployment problem - Washington ESD claim processing delays getting worse?

I've been thinking about this a lot lately after my own experience with Washington ESD. Filed my claim 6 weeks ago and it's still in adjudication with no end in sight. Makes me wonder - how can we solve unemployment problem when the system itself is broken? I know I'm not alone here. Friends are waiting months for their claims to process, can't get through on the phone, and meanwhile bills are piling up. There has to be a better way to handle this. What are your thoughts on fixing the unemployment system? Anyone else dealing with these ridiculous delays?

Been reading about other states that have better systems. Some places process claims in 2-3 weeks max. Washington needs to modernize their whole operation.

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Which states are doing it better? Might be worth looking into if I have to move for work anyway.

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Technology upgrades cost money and require legislative approval. Washington ESD has been asking for system modernization funding for years.

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At this point I just want to talk to a human being who can look at my claim and tell me what's wrong. Is that too much to ask?

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Or use Claimyr - they specialize in getting you connected to Washington ESD agents. That's how I finally got my adjudication resolved.

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Never heard of Claimyr before but at this point I'm willing to try anything. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Carlos Mendoza

Is Washington ESD unemployment office open on MLK Day?

Does anyone know if Washington ESD is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? I need to call them about my weekly claim and I'm not sure if it's a state holiday for them. Their website doesn't clearly say and I don't want to waste time calling if nobody's there.

I tried using that claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked great. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent in like 20 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hour wait times. Pretty convenient.

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Ok that's three people now recommending it. I'm definitely going to try that if I can't get through tomorrow.

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Yeah it's worth it especially for urgent stuff like adjudication questions. The video demo they have explains it pretty well.

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hope everyone gets their claim issues sorted out this week! holidays always make everything more complicated but at least we can still file online

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Definitely learned some things I didn't know before.

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Everett Tutum

How much do you get on unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but I have no idea what to expect for weekly payments. Does anyone know how Washington ESD calculates the benefit amount? I made about $52,000 last year working full time in retail management. Also wondering if there's a maximum amount they pay out? Just trying to figure out if it'll be enough to cover my basic expenses while I look for work.

Whatever you do, don't try to game the system or lie about anything. They cross-reference everything with employer records and the IRS. I know someone who got caught working under the table while collecting benefits and had to pay back everything plus penalties.

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Definitely not planning on doing anything shady. Just want to collect what I'm entitled to legally while I look for work.

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Smart approach. Better to be completely honest and maybe get a little less money than to risk having to pay back thousands later.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared now to apply for benefits. Sounds like I should expect around $485 per week if everything goes smoothly with my application.

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Good luck with your application! Hope it goes smoothly for you.

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Just remember if you run into any issues getting through to Washington ESD, Claimyr is there as a backup option. Sometimes you really do need to talk to an actual person to get things resolved.

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Nathan Kim

How often does Washington ESD unemployment pay - weekly or biweekly schedule?

I just got approved for unemployment benefits and I'm trying to figure out when I'll actually receive payments. I know I have to file weekly claims every week, but how often does Washington ESD actually send out the money? Is it weekly, biweekly, or what? I need to plan my budget around this and can't find a clear answer on their website. Also do they pay for both weeks at once or separate payments?

Make sure your contact information is up to date with Washington ESD. If they need to reach you about anything that could delay payment, you want to make sure you get the message quickly.

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Good point. I should double-check that all my contact info is current in my account.

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Yeah and make sure to check your messages in the system regularly too. Sometimes important notices only show up there.

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Overall the Washington ESD payment system works pretty well once you understand it. File weekly, get paid biweekly, and don't skip any steps. If you run into problems, don't hesitate to reach out for help - either through forums like this or services that can help you contact Washington ESD directly.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about managing my unemployment payments now.

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You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you have other questions as you go through the process.

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