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One more thing - if you do get denied initially, you can always appeal. Sometimes the initial determination doesn't capture all the nuances of your situation.
Good to know. At least there are options if the first decision doesn't go my way.
And if you need help reaching Washington ESD during the appeal process, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier might be useful for getting through to an actual person.
Just remember that even if you can't get unemployment during the strike, you should be able to resume benefits once you return to work if you become unemployed for other reasons later.
That's reassuring. The strike doesn't permanently affect your future eligibility?
Right, it's only during the actual labor dispute period that you're disqualified.
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Glad this thread helped clear things up for you. The Washington ESD system has a lot of moving parts but the benefit calculation is actually pretty straightforward once you understand it's based on your historical wages, not economic conditions at the time of filing.
Absolutely. I was making it way more complicated than it needed to be. Really appreciate everyone's help explaining this.
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Just want to add that you should file your claim as soon as possible after your hours are reduced. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't wait thinking your situation might improve.
That's a really good point! I was thinking about waiting to see if they give me more hours back, but I guess I should file now just in case.
Exactly! You can always stop filing weekly claims if your hours go back up, but you can't go back and claim benefits for weeks before you filed your initial claim.
The bottom line is that Washington ESD doesn't care how many hours you work per week - they only care about your wages. If you've earned enough wages in your base year and your current earnings are low enough, you can qualify for partial benefits even while working part-time.
This has been super helpful everyone! I think I understand the basics now. Time to file that claim and see what happens.
Good luck! Remember to be completely honest about your earnings and hours when you file your weekly claims. The system works best when you're upfront about everything.
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Thanks for sharing that. I might need to try it if I keep having timing issues with my payments.
I've been hearing about this service more and more. Might be worth it just to get peace of mind about my claim
Bottom line: expect your payment 2-3 business days after your weekly claim shows 'paid' status. Plan your budget accordingly and don't rely on getting it earlier even if it sometimes happens.
This is exactly the kind of clear answer I was looking for. Thank you!
Agreed, better to plan for the later end and be pleasantly surprised if it comes early
Grant Vikers
The bottom line is if you worked steadily for 8 months and got laid off through no fault of your own, you should qualify for unemployment. The Washington ESD system will figure out the details automatically when you file.
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Connor Rupert
•That's reassuring to hear! I think I was overthinking it.
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Grant Vikers
•Yeah don't stress too much about the calculations - just file the claim and let the system do its job. You can always appeal if there are any issues.
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Giovanni Martello
This thread has been super helpful! I was in a similar situation and wasn't sure about the requirements. Sounds like most people who worked consistently for several months will qualify.
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Connor Rupert
•Glad it helped you too! The responses here were way clearer than what I found on the official website.
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Molly Hansen
•Sometimes real people explaining things in plain language is more helpful than official documentation, even though both are important.
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