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Just remember when you do need to call Washington ESD for the transition, services like claimyr.com can save you hours of waiting on hold. I used them twice during my unemployment claim and it was a lifesaver.
I'll definitely keep that in mind. Seems like several people here have had good experiences with it.
Yeah the Washington ESD phone system is terrible. Any service that can help you actually reach a human is worth considering.
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Been collecting unemployment for 8 weeks now while my severance sits in savings. No issues at all with Washington ESD. They asked about it during my initial interview but once I explained it was a lump sum they moved on.
That's exactly what I needed to hear. Planning to file this weekend.
Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
Make sure you understand your non-compete and severance agreement before filing. Some agreements have clauses about collecting unemployment that you need to be aware of.
I'll definitely review my agreement carefully. Don't want any legal issues.
Good point, though non-compete clauses can't legally prevent you from collecting unemployment benefits you're entitled to.
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The Washington ESD website has a benefit calculator that can give you an estimate of what you might receive if you qualify. Might be worth checking out before you apply.
Oh that's helpful! I'll look for that on their site.
Just remember the calculator is only an estimate. Your actual benefit amount might be different.
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The bottom line is that Washington ESD wants to see that you made reasonable efforts to resolve the situation before quitting. If you can show that, and you have good documentation, you should be okay.
That's a good way to think about it. I need to make sure I'm exploring all my options before making the decision to quit.
Olivia Kay
One more resource - the Washington State Labor Council sometimes has advocates who can help with these kinds of situations. Might be worth reaching out to them too.
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Myles Regis
•I didn't know about that resource. I'll look into it, thanks!
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Joshua Hellan
This thread has been really helpful. I'm in a similar situation with a different type of injury and wasn't sure about the unemployment/disability overlap either.
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Myles Regis
•Glad it helped! It's confusing for everyone. Hopefully we can both get some answers.
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Brian Downey
•Feel free to ask questions if you have a different type of disability situation. The rules vary quite a bit depending on the source of your benefits.
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