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Thanks for all the info everyone. Sounds like I need to start preparing for a new claim application ASAP instead of just hoping my money lasts longer.
Smart move. Being proactive is always better than scrambling at the last minute.
Same here. This thread has been really helpful for understanding what comes next.
One more thing - if you do qualify for a new claim, your weekly benefit amount might be different than your current claim since it's based on more recent wages.
Could it be higher or lower?
Either, depending on what you earned during your current benefit year. If you worked good paying jobs, it might be higher.
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The Claimyr thing really does work well. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to Washington ESD in like 10 minutes instead of calling all day.
That sounds way better than what I've heard about trying to call normally.
Yeah, the regular phone lines are basically impossible. This actually gets you to a real person who can help.
Bottom line - you need work in at least 2 quarters and minimum earnings. If you've been working full time for 8 months, you probably qualify unless there were gaps in your employment.
No gaps, been working steady. Feeling a bit more confident now.
You should be fine then. The 8 months of steady full-time work should easily meet the requirements.
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One more tip - when you're doing your job search activities, look for positions that offer full-time hours or better pay than your current job. Washington ESD wants to see you're trying to improve your employment situation.
Makes sense! I'll focus on full-time positions in my job search. Thanks for all the advice everyone!
You're welcome! Good luck with your application and hopefully your hours get restored soon.
This thread has been really helpful! I didn't know about partial benefits either. Going to look into this for my own situation where my hours got cut.
Glad it helped you too! Seems like a lot of people don't know about this option.
Definitely worth applying if your hours were cut involuntarily. And remember, Claimyr is there if you need help getting through to Washington ESD with questions.
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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!
Jasmine Hancock
Word of advice - screenshot everything! Keep records of all your weekly claims, job search activities, and any correspondence with Washington ESD. You never know when you might need to prove something later.
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Taylor To
•That's really smart advice. Better to have too much documentation than not enough.
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Cole Roush
•This saved me during an audit. They questioned my job search activities and I had screenshots of everything. Made the whole process much easier.
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Scarlett Forster
If you end up needing to contact Washington ESD about your claim, try calling right when they open at 8am. That's when you have the best chance of getting through without waiting forever.
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Arnav Bengali
•Or use that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier. I tried the early morning calling and still couldn't get through half the time.
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Scarlett Forster
•True, their phone system is pretty overloaded most of the time. Whatever gets you connected to an actual person is worth trying.
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