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I think the key is proving you had no reasonable alternative to quitting. If your employer couldn't accommodate your family care needs and you couldn't afford unpaid leave, that might constitute good cause. Document everything!
Perfect! Those emails could be crucial evidence. Keep copies of everything.
Also get any medical documentation about your father's condition that shows why immediate care was necessary.
Update us after you file and let us know what happens! Your situation might help other people in similar circumstances understand their options.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the advice and support. This thread has been incredibly helpful.
Good luck! Even if unemployment doesn't work out, you did the right thing taking care of your father.
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One more thing - if you do get unemployment benefits, you can still do some part-time work. Washington ESD allows you to earn up to your weekly benefit amount before it starts reducing your benefits. So if you're getting $999, you could earn up to $999 in a week and still get some unemployment.
Exactly, just make sure you report all earnings accurately when you file your weekly claims. They have a formula for how much they reduce benefits based on what you earn.
The partial benefit calculation can be confusing but it's definitely worth doing some work if you can find it.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been really informative. Hopefully I won't need to use any of this knowledge but it's good to be prepared.
Good luck with everything. The tech industry is volatile but there are still opportunities out there.
Keep us posted on how things go. This community is here to help if you need it.
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One last thing - don't try to hide anything from Washington ESD. They cross-reference with other databases and will find out about unreported work, income, or other issues. Being honest upfront is always better than getting caught in fraud later.
this is so important! fraud penalties are serious and can make you permanently ineligible
Exactly. The temporary embarrassment of admitting to something is way better than the permanent consequences of hiding it.
I used Claimyr a few months ago when I was confused about whether my separation would be considered misconduct. The Washington ESD agent was able to explain the difference between misconduct and poor performance, and helped me understand what documentation I needed. Saved me a lot of stress and uncertainty.
That's exactly what I need - someone who can explain the nuances of these rules instead of just generic information.
Right, every situation is different and the general rules don't always apply clearly to your specific circumstances.
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The Washington ESD website also has a lot of good FAQs if you want to read up on things before you file. Might help you feel more prepared.
I'll definitely check those out tonight. Thanks for mentioning it!
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Just want to mention that if you're unsure about whether you qualify, it doesn't hurt to apply anyway. Let Washington ESD make the determination rather than assuming you don't qualify. The worst they can say is no, but you might be surprised.
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Drake
•That's a good point. I was worried about applying if I might not qualify but I guess there's no harm in trying.
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Evan Kalinowski
•Exactly! I thought I wouldn't qualify due to some complicated job situation but ended up being eligible. You never know until you apply.
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Victoria Charity
One last thing - make sure you understand the difference between regular unemployment and other programs. There used to be pandemic programs but those ended. Now it's just regular UI benefits for most people.
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Drake
•Good to know. I was wondering about that since I heard about different programs during COVID.
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Victoria Charity
•Yeah all the pandemic stuff like PUA and PEUC ended a while ago. Now it's back to the regular state unemployment program.
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