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Been through this process twice now and the key thing is just to file even if you're not 100% sure you qualify. Let Washington ESD make the determination rather than talking yourself out of it.
That's probably good advice. Better to try and get denied than not try at all.
Exactly. The worst they can say is no, and if you don't file you definitely won't get benefits.
Also worth noting that if you're still working part-time you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits. You don't have to be completely unemployed to get some help.
That's actually my situation! My hours got cut way down but I'm still working a little. Good to know I might still qualify for something.
Yeah they'll calculate your weekly benefit based on your reduced earnings. Could definitely help bridge the gap.
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One last thing - even if you're not 100% sure about your eligibility, it's worth applying. The worst they can do is deny you, and then you'll know for sure. Plus if you wait too long you might miss out on benefits you could have gotten.
You're right. I'm going to apply this weekend. Thanks everyone for all the help and advice!
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Update for anyone following this thread - I finally got my fact-finding questionnaire yesterday (day 16 since the protest was filed). Filled it out immediately with all my documentation and submitted it online. Hopefully won't be much longer now!
That's great news! Hopefully I'll get mine soon too. Thanks for the update.
good luck with your case! keep us posted on how it turns out
Final update - got my determination letter today approving my benefits! Total time from protest filing to decision was 39 days. Got all my back pay deposited within 2 business days. To anyone going through this process - hang in there and make sure you respond quickly to any requests for information.
awesome outcome! glad it worked out for you in the end
thanks for following up with the final result, really helpful for others going through the same thing
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Final thought - if you end up needing to call Washington ESD about your severance situation and can't get through, definitely check out that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier. Having direct access to an agent who can look at your specific case is invaluable.
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Lucy Lam
This has been super helpful everyone! I feel much more confident about applying now that I understand it's about earnings rather than weeks worked.
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Caleb Stark
•Glad we could help clarify things! The Washington ESD website also has a benefits calculator tool that can give you an estimate of your weekly benefit amount if you want to see what you might receive.
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Ella Lewis
Final tip for the OP - when you do apply, make sure you have all your employment information handy including employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation. Having everything organized will make the application process much smoother.
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Harper Thompson
•Perfect timing on that advice! I'm going to gather all that info this weekend and then file my claim. Thanks everyone for all the help!
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