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Final thought - even if your severance temporarily affects your benefits, you should still file your claim to establish your benefit year. You can always reopen it later when the severance period ends.
Good point. I'll file tomorrow and just be completely honest about the severance situation.
That's definitely the right approach. Transparency is always best with these things.
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This whole thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was afraid to file thinking I wouldn't qualify. Definitely going to submit my application tonight.
Same here! It's nice to know other people have been through this and come out okay.
Good luck to both of you! Remember that unemployment benefits exist for exactly these situations.
Final thought - document everything about your termination while it's fresh in your mind. Write down dates, what was said, who was present, any relevant emails or texts. This will be invaluable if your claim gets contested and you need to present your case.
Great advice. I'm going to sit down tonight and write everything out while I still remember all the details clearly.
Smart move. Having good documentation can make the difference between approval and denial in borderline cases.
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One more thing - if you received unemployment from multiple states during the year, you'll get separate 1099-G forms and they're all still unearned income. Just wanted to mention that since some people move during unemployment.
Fortunately I only dealt with Washington ESD but that's good info for anyone who might have moved between states.
yeah i had to deal with two different states when i moved, it was a nightmare but the tax treatment was the same for both
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I went through this exact situation two years ago. Quit due to harassment, got initially denied, won on appeal. The key was having witnesses and written documentation of incidents. Take photos of any written communications if you can.
How long did it take from start to finish to get your benefits?
About 12 weeks total including the appeal process. But I did get back pay for the whole period once I won.
Just want to add that if you're in a union, definitely talk to your union rep before quitting. They might have additional resources or protections available.
Not in a union unfortunately. Wish I was though, might have prevented some of these issues.
Even without a union, some workplaces have employee assistance programs that might help with workplace conflicts.
Jacob Lee
Just remember - file after the week ends, be honest about work and job search, and don't skip weeks. Those are the basics that will keep you out of trouble.
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Joshua Hellan
•Perfect summary. I feel much more confident about this now.
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Emily Thompson
•Yep, once you get in the rhythm it's pretty automatic. Good luck with your claim!
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Sophie Hernandez
One last thing - if you're ever confused about Washington ESD procedures, their website has some helpful tutorials. But honestly calling can be faster if you can get through.
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Daniela Rossi
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Sophie Hernandez
•I'll have to check that out. The regular phone number is basically useless during busy times.
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