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Remember that your benefit amount can change if Washington ESD discovers unreported wages or if there are issues with your employer's wage reporting. Always keep your own records just in case.
Good advice. I'm going to gather all my pay stubs and W-2s before filing just to be safe.
definitely keep everything documented. i had to provide wage verification during my claim and was glad i had kept all my paperwork
One more thing - if you're collecting unemployment, there are limits on how much you can earn from part-time work before it affects your weekly benefit. I think it's like 1.5 times your weekly benefit amount but you should verify that.
Yeah you have to report any earnings when you file your weekly claim. They'll reduce your benefit if you earn too much that week.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
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Don't forget that once you're approved, you'll get backpay for all the weeks you were waiting as long as you filed your weekly claims. So even though the waiting sucks, you won't lose out on the money.
That's good to know! I was worried I'd lose those weeks if the approval took too long.
Yep, that's one thing Washington ESD actually does right - you get paid back to your original eligibility date.
Just remember to keep documenting your job search activities during this waiting period too. When you do get approved, you'll need to show you've been actively looking for work the whole time.
Good reminder! I've been applying to places but haven't been keeping detailed records. I'll start doing that.
Yeah, they can ask for your job search log at any time. Better to have it ready than scramble to recreate it later.
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Just wanted to add that if you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about your benefit amount or any other questions, I've had good luck with Claimyr recently. They handle the calling and waiting so you don't have to spend your whole day on hold. Check out claimyr.com if you're interested.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my claim.
Good tip, the regular Washington ESD phone lines are absolutely brutal to get through on.
Hope this helps! Your $362 sounds totally normal for your situation. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims on time and do your job search activities. The system works pretty well once you get used to it.
Thanks everyone for all the help! Feel much better about my benefit amount now and know what to expect going forward.
Good luck with the job hunt! Hope you find something soon.
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Try reaching out to local news stations too. Sometimes they do stories about Washington ESD delays and that can put pressure on them to respond faster. Worth a shot.
That's actually not a bad idea. The media attention might at least bring awareness to how broken the system is.
I used that Claimyr thing mentioned earlier when I was having similar issues. Got connected to Washington ESD in like 3 hours instead of weeks of trying. Definitely worth checking out their demo video to see if it's right for your situation.
I'm getting desperate enough to try anything at this point. Thanks for the recommendation.
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For anyone still struggling with this, remember that Washington ESD's job search requirements can be found in your eligibility interview notes. Review those periodically to make sure you're still meeting all conditions.
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TechNinja
•Where do I find those notes in my account? I don't remember seeing them.
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Leila Haddad
•They should be under your eligibility determination documents. If you can't find them, that's another good reason to call and ask for clarification.
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Emma Johnson
just want to say thanks to everyone who shared advice here. this community is way more helpful than the official washington esd website
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Keisha Thompson
•That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate these complicated systems.
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TechNinja
•Agreed! Real experiences from real people are invaluable.
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