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The employer tax system also helps explain why some companies are more likely to contest unemployment claims - they're trying to keep their experience rating low to avoid higher tax rates in the future.
Hopefully my employer won't contest since it was a clear layoff situation
Layoffs usually aren't contested since they're clearly not the employee's fault
One more thing worth mentioning - even though employers fund the system, you've earned these benefits through your work history. Don't feel guilty about filing if you're eligible. The system exists specifically to provide temporary support when you lose your job through no fault of your own.
This is so important. Too many people feel bad about filing when it's literally an earned benefit.
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The anxiety about benefits ending is real. I spent my last few weeks of UI constantly checking job boards and applying to everything. Finally found something but it was stressful.
That's exactly how I'm feeling right now. Glad you found something though!
The pressure definitely motivates you to apply more broadly than you might otherwise
Bottom line - you get 26 weeks max unless Congress does something (unlikely), your benefit year is 52 weeks from when you filed, and Washington ESD should send notice but don't count on it being timely. Plan accordingly!
Thanks for the clear summary! That helps a lot actually.
This should be pinned somewhere, best explanation I've seen
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Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The reason matters more than the fact that you were terminated. File your claim and let the system work.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you're approved.
One last tip - if you do get denied, don't panic. The appeal process is there for a reason and lots of people win on appeal. Just make sure you file the appeal within the deadline (usually 30 days).
Hopefully it won't come to that, but good to know the option exists.
Yeah, hopefully you'll get approved right away. But the appeals process is actually pretty fair if you have documentation.
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One more thing - if you think your benefit amount is wrong, you can appeal it. I had to do that once when an employer didn't report my wages correctly and it took a few weeks but they fixed it.
Yeah, there's an appeal option in your account or you can call. Though good luck getting through on the phone without help.
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Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful in understanding how Washington ESD calculates unemployment benefits. Sounds like I should expect around $575-600 per week based on my wages.
That sounds about right based on what you said earlier. Good luck with your job search!
Definitely going to look into that Claimyr thing if I can't get my benefit amount sorted out soon.
Andre Dubois
Don't forget about the waiting week either. In Washington, you don't get paid for your first week of unemployment. So even though you file immediately, your first payment will be for week 2.
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CosmicVoyager
•Wait, so I won't get paid for the first week at all? That seems unfair.
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Andre Dubois
•Nope, it's called a waiting week. Pretty much every state has some version of this. Just plan for it financially.
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CyberSamurai
Bottom line - file as soon as you're eligible because there's a lot of processing time involved. Even if you're not sure about the exact amount, you can always ask questions later. The sooner you file, the sooner you'll get answers and start receiving benefits.
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CosmicVoyager
•That's great advice. I was waiting to understand everything perfectly before filing, but maybe I should just get started.
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CyberSamurai
•Definitely file ASAP. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, so don't lose time trying to figure out every detail first.
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