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Also remember that temp work counts too! If you take temporary assignments, you need to report those earnings even if the assignment only lasts a few days.
Makes sense. Better to over-report than get in trouble later.
The bottom line is you can work part-time and still collect some unemployment benefits in Washington, but you have to report everything honestly. Once you're working full-time (usually 30+ hours) or earning more than your weekly benefit amount, that's when you stop filing claims.
This has been really helpful everyone! I feel much more confident about handling this transition now.
glad we could help! good luck with the job interviews
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Bottom line: plan for 26 weeks maximum, but hope you find something sooner. Keep good records, follow all the requirements, and don't wait until the last minute to start thinking about what's next if benefits run out.
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Just want to add that if you're union, check with your rep too. Sometimes there are additional protections or benefits available during layoffs.
Not union but good advice for others reading this.
Yeah union members sometimes get supplemental unemployment benefits that extend beyond regular UI.
Bottom line - with 14 months of work history you should be fine to qualify. The bigger issue will be making sure you file correctly and navigate the weekly claims process smoothly.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Feel much more prepared now if layoffs do happen.
Good luck! Hopefully you won't need any of this information but it's smart to be prepared.
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This thread is making me feel better about my situation. At least I know I'm not the only one waiting and wondering what's happening.
Same here! It's nice to know other people are going through the same thing.
Definitely. Sometimes you just need to know you're not alone in dealing with this stuff.
Final update from me - just got my determination letter today! Looks like I'm approved and should see payment within a few days. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!
Awesome news! How long was it from filing to getting the determination letter?
About 3 weeks total. Not too bad considering some of the horror stories I've heard.
Kristian Bishop
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about handling my severance situation now. Going to file my claim this week and make sure I report everything correctly.
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Axel Far
•You're welcome! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues.
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•Good luck! And remember, if you need to talk to Washington ESD directly about anything, don't spend hours on hold - check out that Claimyr service.
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Mohammad Khaled
This was a really helpful thread. I learned some things about severance reporting that I didn't know before. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!
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Fiona Sand
•Same here. It's nice to see people helping each other navigate this confusing system.
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Alina Rosenthal
•yeah these forums are way more helpful than trying to figure out the washington esd website alone
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