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This is all so overwhelming. I just want to know if I should bother filing or not. Maybe I should just focus on finding a new job instead of dealing with all this bureaucracy.
Exactly! And you're required to look for work anyway if you're on unemployment, so you'd be doing the job search either way.
Plus if you run into issues or have questions about your specific situation, services like Claimyr can help you get real answers from ESD instead of guessing. The peace of mind is worth it.
Just to summarize the main points: sufficient work history, unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available for work, actively seeking work, and file weekly claims. If you meet these requirements, definitely file - you've earned these benefits through your previous work.
Thank you everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I think I do qualify based on what you've all shared. Going to file my claim tomorrow.
Good luck! Don't get discouraged if the process seems slow - it's worth pursuing if you're eligible.
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Has anyone here actually used all 26 weeks? I'm curious what happens in that final week - do they give you any notice or does it just stop?
Yes, I used all 26 weeks last year. Washington ESD sends you notices as you approach the limit, and your online account shows your remaining balance.
Good to know they give you warning. I'm at week 20 so getting close.
Thanks to everyone who answered questions in this thread. I feel much more confident about my benefits now. 26 weeks gives me time to find something good instead of just taking the first job offer.
Same here! This thread was really helpful. Good luck with your job search everyone.
Glad we could help! That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the unemployment system.
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Bottom line: if you truly have good cause to quit, Washington ESD will approve your benefits. But you need solid documentation and you need to be prepared for the process to take longer than a regular unemployment claim.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I think I have enough documentation but I'm going to try talking to someone at Washington ESD first before I make any decisions.
Good plan. And if you can't get through on the regular lines, that Claimyr service really does work for getting connected to an actual person who can give you proper guidance.
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Filing unemployment was actually easier than I expected. The hardest part is just getting started. Once you file that first claim, the weekly ones are pretty straightforward.
That's reassuring! I've been putting it off because it seemed overwhelming.
The Washington ESD online system walks you through everything step by step. Much easier than calling them!
Faith Kingston
For what it's worth, I called Washington ESD using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and they told me that the 2025 rates are already in effect. If your claim started before the new year, you should have automatically gotten the new rate starting with your first payment in January.
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Lucas Schmidt
•Perfect! I'll check my January payments vs December to see if there was an increase I missed.
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Emma Johnson
•Thanks for following up on that. Saves the rest of us from having to call.
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Liam Brown
One thing to keep in mind is that even if the maximum benefit increases, your individual amount might not change much if you weren't earning close to the maximum anyway. The increase helps people who were making higher wages before unemployment.
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Lucas Schmidt
•That makes sense. I was making about $55k before so probably not near the maximum calculation anyway.
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Olivia Garcia
•Yeah the increases mainly help people who were making $70k+ before losing their jobs.
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