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One last thing - if you had any vacation pay or severance from your recent job, make sure to report that too. It might affect when your benefits start or how much you get initially.
No, file right away. Washington ESD will calculate how the severance affects your benefits. Better to get the process started than to wait.
Exactly - they'll handle the severance calculation. Just be honest about it when you file.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I should just go ahead and file a new claim online and not overthink it. Appreciate all the advice about keeping good records and being thorough with employment history.
Same here! This thread was super helpful. Going to file tomorrow and make sure I have all my employment details ready.
Good luck! The process really isn't as complicated as it seems once you get started.
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Honestly the hardest part isn't knowing when to certify - it's keeping up with the job search requirements week after week. Make sure you're staying on top of that because they can audit your claim at any time and ask for proof of your job search activities.
I've been keeping detailed records of everything I do. Hopefully that's enough!
That's perfect. Screenshots of online applications, business cards from networking events, emails from recruiters - keep it all organized.
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I might have to try that. Spent 3 hours on hold yesterday just to get disconnected at the end.
Thanks for all the help everyone! I feel much more confident about the certification process now.
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One thing I learned when I was trying to understand my employer's HR policies - they also pay into workers compensation, which is separate from unemployment insurance. Two different systems for two different types of worker protection.
Good point. Workers comp covers injuries and illnesses from work, UI covers job loss. Both are employer-funded insurance systems but they serve different purposes.
And neither one comes out of employee paychecks in Washington. It's all part of the cost of doing business and employing people.
This has been super educational. I'm sharing this thread with my coworkers who are also worried about potential layoffs. Good to know the system is properly funded and we're not taking anything away from anyone else if we need to use it.
And if you do end up needing to file, remember that services like Claimyr exist if you run into problems reaching Washington ESD. Better to know your options ahead of time than scramble when you're already stressed about losing your job.
The peace of mind is worth it. Knowing that unemployment insurance is there and properly funded makes job loss less terrifying.
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Thanks everyone for clearing this up! I was so confused about this exact same thing.
No problem! It's definitely not obvious and I bet tons of people get confused about this.
Exactly - seems like something they should make clearer on their websites.
Just to summarize for anyone else reading - you file unemployment where you WORKED, not where you LIVE. The state where your employer paid unemployment insurance taxes is where you file your claim.
Perfect summary! That's the key thing I needed to understand.
Wish I had known this rule years ago when I was in a similar situation.
Sophia Gabriel
Overall the Washington unemployment system isn't too bad once you figure out how it works. The key is understanding the benefit calculation and keeping up with your weekly claims and job search requirements.
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Marcelle Drum
•Agreed, this thread helped me understand it much better. Really appreciate everyone's input!
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Tate Jensen
•Always happy to help people navigate the Washington ESD system. It can be overwhelming at first but gets easier.
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Tobias Lancaster
Good luck to everyone filing claims! Hope you all get approved quickly and without any issues.
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Gabriel Ruiz
•thanks! same to you
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Marcelle Drum
•Thanks! This community has been really helpful.
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