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One thing to keep in mind - if you're getting severance pay or vacation payout from your previous employer, that might affect when your unemployment benefits start. Washington ESD considers some types of separation pay as wages which could delay your claim.
I am getting 2 weeks severance. Should I report that when I file my claim?
Yes, definitely report the severance. Washington ESD will determine how it affects your claim eligibility and timing. Better to report it upfront than have issues later.
Just filed my claim last week and qualified for the maximum $999 weekly benefit. The whole process was actually pretty straightforward online, though I'm still waiting for my first payment. Make sure you have all your employment history ready when you file - dates, wages, reason for separation, etc.
That's encouraging! How long did the initial filing take you? And did you run into any issues with the online system?
The initial filing took about 30 minutes. The Washington ESD website worked fine for me, no technical issues. Just make sure you have accurate information about your previous employers and wages.
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I'm going through something similar right now and the Washington ESD PFML application process is actually pretty straightforward once you get started. Way easier than I expected after hearing horror stories about regular unemployment claims.
That's reassuring! I was dreading dealing with government paperwork while pregnant.
The online portal is actually pretty user-friendly. Just make sure you have your medical provider's information ready.
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One more tip - if your employer does contest your claim and you disagree with the initial decision, you can appeal. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
Good to know there's an appeal process. Hopefully it won't come to that, but it's reassuring to know I have options.
The appeal process is pretty fair from what I've seen. You get to present your case to an administrative law judge who reviews everything independently.
Update us on how it goes! I'm sure other people will be in similar situations and your experience could help them.
I will definitely update once I hear back from Washington ESD. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement!
Good luck! Remember that most people who file for valid reasons do get approved eventually.
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The key is to file your claim as soon as possible after losing your job. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file, even if you were eligible. I waited too long and lost out on a few weeks of benefits.
I'm planning to file this week. Is there anything else I should know before I start the application?
Have your employment history ready - dates, addresses, and reasons for leaving each job. The application asks for detailed information about your work history.
Used Claimyr again yesterday to get clarification on benefit amounts for a friend who was confused about the calculation. The agent explained that part-time work while on unemployment reduces your benefits dollar-for-dollar after the first $5. Good to know if you're planning to take any part-time work while collecting.
That's useful information. I might need to do some part-time work to make ends meet.
Just make sure you report it accurately on your weekly claims. Better to be transparent than risk an overpayment issue later.
Yara Nassar
gonna bookmark this thread for all the phone numbers and tips. thanks everyone for sharing your experiences
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Andre Dupont
•same here, this has been really helpful
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Amara Nnamani
•Glad we could help. Good luck with your claim issues everyone!
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Keisha Robinson
Final thought - if none of the regular calling methods work out, definitely consider the Claimyr service. I was skeptical at first but it really does work for getting through to Washington ESD when you're stuck.
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Andre Dupont
•thanks for the recommendation, might be my backup plan
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Liam Fitzgerald
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