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One more thing to consider - some severance agreements have you sign away your right to file for unemployment. Make sure yours doesn't have that clause before you file. It's not super common but it happens.
Oh wow, I didn't know that was even legal. I'll definitely check my agreement for that.
It's not super common but I've seen it happen. Usually in higher-level positions or when there are other issues involved.
Bottom line: file for unemployment, report your severance honestly, and don't stress too much about it. The system is designed to help people who are out of work, not to punish them for getting severance. You'll figure it out!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'll file my claim this week and just be completely honest about the severance.
That's the right approach. Good luck with everything!
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Honestly, if your friend is unsure about their eligibility, they should just apply anyway. The worst that happens is they get denied, but they might qualify when they think they won't. The adjudication process exists to review each case individually.
That's good advice. I was thinking they shouldn't even try if they weren't sure.
Exactly. Let Washington ESD make the determination rather than self-eliminating. You can always appeal if you disagree with their decision.
One more thing - if you need to talk to Washington ESD about any of these qualification issues, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get through to anyone. They got me connected to an agent who explained exactly what was holding up my claim.
Good to know there's a way to actually reach someone. The phone system is impossible.
Yeah, saved me so much stress. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to understand what's going on with your claim.
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Hope your deposit comes through soon! The waiting is the worst part, especially when you have bills due. Keep us posted on what happens.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better knowing this is normal.
No problem! This forum has helped me so many times with unemployment questions.
For what it's worth, I switched from a big bank to a local credit union specifically because of slow unemployment deposits. Now I get my Washington ESD payments Tuesday morning like clockwork.
Which credit union? I'm seriously considering switching after this experience.
Numerica Credit Union. They're great for unemployment deposits and no monthly fees.
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Another service option if you need help reaching Washington ESD - there's also Claimyr.com that a lot of people have mentioned works well for getting through to agents. I used them when I needed to check on my payment status and it saved me a ton of time compared to calling myself.
I'm seeing Claimyr mentioned a few times in this thread. Might be worth looking into if I run into problems.
Yeah I've heard good things about services like that. The Washington ESD phone system is notorious for being hard to get through on.
Last bit of advice - don't wait until Sunday night to file your weekly claims. The system gets overloaded and you might have trouble getting the site to load. I always file mine on Saturday afternoon.
Thanks for all the helpful advice everyone! I feel much more prepared to start the application now.
Good luck! It seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine it becomes pretty straightforward.
Vanessa Chang
The hardest part about partial unemployment is keeping track of all your earnings and making sure you report everything correctly. I use a spreadsheet to track my hours and pay.
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Mateo Silva
•That's a great idea! Do you track anything else besides hours and pay?
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Vanessa Chang
•I also track my job search activities since I still need to do those for partial claims. Helps me stay organized.
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Madison King
Just want to say thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with partial unemployment. I'm going to apply this week and feel much more confident about the process now!
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Mateo Silva
•Same here! This thread answered all my questions. Really appreciate everyone's help.
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Cameron Black
•Glad we could help! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues with your partial claim.
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