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Just remember that your benefit amount is calculated when you first file, but it can be adjusted if Washington ESD gets updated wage information from your employers. So don't panic if the initial amount seems wrong.

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How long do employers have to report wage information to Washington ESD?

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Employers report quarterly, so there can be delays. If you filed right after a quarter ended, it might take a few weeks for all your wages to be in the system.

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The bottom line is that Washington unemployment benefits replace roughly 40-50% of your previous income for most people. It's not going to be as much as you made working, but it's designed to help you get by while job searching.

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Thanks everyone for all the info! This has been super helpful in understanding how the benefit calculation works.

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Good luck with your job search! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims and documenting your work search activities.

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I used Claimyr when I had questions about my business ownership and UI eligibility. The agent I spoke with was really helpful in explaining how Washington ESD evaluates these situations. Worth checking out their demo at claimyr.com if you need to talk to someone directly.

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Thanks for the recommendation. I think I do need to talk to someone who can look at my specific situation.

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Bottom line - if you've been paying into the system and your business isn't generating income, you have a legitimate claim. Just be honest and thorough in your application.

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That's reassuring. I've been paying unemployment taxes for two years so hopefully that counts for something.

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I was in adjudication for weeks because I was honest about being selective in my job search. Turned out fine in the end, but it delayed my benefits significantly.

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I mentioned in my initial interview that I was looking for the 'right opportunity' and they flagged it as potentially not being available for work. Just be careful how you phrase things.

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This is exactly the kind of situation where talking to a Washington ESD rep through Claimyr could help clarify the right way to present your job search approach.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing for benefits now. Going to get my initial claim submitted this week and start documenting my job search activities properly.

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Good luck with your claim and job search! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues with the process.

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You've got this! The fact that you're asking the right questions upfront shows you'll handle the process well.

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agree, they really should explain this better somewhere on the washington esd website

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Maybe they assume everyone knows but obviously that's not the case lol

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Hang in there OP. I know it's stressful but the appeal process does work when you have a legitimate case. Sounds like your employer made an error in how they reported your separation.

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Thanks for the encouragement. Just trying to stay positive and keep all my documentation organized for when the hearing finally happens.

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That's the right attitude. Having your paperwork ready and staying on top of your weekly claims puts you in the best position to win.

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For what it's worth, voluntary quit disputes tend to move a bit faster than some other types of appeals because the facts are usually more straightforward. Still takes forever though.

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That's somewhat reassuring. Hopefully I'll hear something in the next few weeks then.

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Keep filing those weekly claims and document everything. You're doing everything right, just have to wait for the system to catch up unfortunately.

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