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One thing to watch out for - make sure you understand if your severance is being paid as salary continuation or as a lump sum. Washington ESD treats these differently.
Mine is weekly payments that match my old salary. I assume that's salary continuation?
Sounds like it. That's usually easier to calculate against your UI benefits than a lump sum.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better about navigating this situation now. Going to file my claim this week and report the severance properly.
You'll do fine. Just be honest about reporting everything and you should be good.
Feel free to ask if you run into any issues with the weekly claims process!
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Update - I finally got through to ESD using that claimyr service someone mentioned. Worked exactly like they said and got my issue resolved in one call. Worth every penny to avoid weeks more of trying to get through.
Glad it worked for you too! I've recommended it to several people now who all had similar success.
Good to hear real feedback about it. I'll definitely keep that option in mind if I ever need to contact ESD.
For what it's worth, the $929 maximum gets adjusted annually based on average wages, so it might be slightly higher by the time anyone actually needs it.
That's good to know. Do they announce the new rates at the beginning of each year?
Usually announced in late fall for the following year. The adjustments are typically modest though, maybe $20-40 increases.
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Just want to add that even if your claim takes a while to get approved, you'll get backpay for all the weeks you were eligible and filed weekly claims. So don't worry about 'losing' those weeks during the waiting period.
That's reassuring to know. I've been filing weekly so hopefully those will all get paid out once approved.
yes thats how it worked for me. got a nice chunk of backpay when mine finally went through
Based on everything I've read here and my own experience, 2-3 weeks seems normal for straightforward layoff situations. Anything involving misconduct allegations, wage disputes, or complex work histories will take longer due to adjudication.
this thread has been super helpful. at least i know im not the only one dealing with delays
Good luck to everyone still waiting! The system isn't perfect but it does eventually work.
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My advice is to treat the job search like a full-time job from day one. The 26 weeks can disappear quickly and the job market is competitive. Use every resource available including WorkSource and don't rely just on online applications.
Good advice. I'm planning to take the job search seriously and not just coast on benefits.
Smart approach. The people who find work fastest are usually the ones who treat it like their job to find a job.
Bottom line: most people in Washington get up to 26 weeks of regular UI benefits. File your claim as soon as possible after becoming unemployed, do your weekly claims religiously, and start job searching immediately. That's the basic formula for making the most of your benefits.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to keep good records of everything and don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.
Emily Parker
Pro tip: file your claim on Sunday night or Monday morning if possible. The system is usually less busy then and you'll get processed faster. Also make sure you have all your employment history ready to go.
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Avery Flores
•Good advice! I'll plan to file early in the week. What employment history do they need exactly?
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Emily Parker
•They'll want employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation for typically the last 18 months. Having pay stubs or W2s handy helps too in case there are questions.
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Ezra Collins
The whole system is set up to discourage people from filing. Maximum benefit sounds good until you realize how hard it is to actually get it and maintain it with all their requirements and phone system issues.
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Victoria Scott
•It's frustrating for sure, but the benefits are there if you can navigate the system. The phone situation is definitely the worst part.
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Benjamin Johnson
•That's why services like Claimyr exist - to help people get around the broken phone system when they need to talk to an actual person at Washington ESD.
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