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Immigration status creates measurement blind spots too. Undocumented workers who lose jobs obviously can't file for UI benefits with Washington ESD, but they're not counted in unemployment surveys either. Whole segments of the workforce are invisible.
The household surveys are supposed to count everyone regardless of immigration status, but there's obviously underrepresentation due to fear of government contact.
So the real unemployment numbers could be significantly higher than what gets reported.
Benefits cliff effects mess up the measurements too. Someone might turn down full-time work because they'd lose Medicaid or food assistance, so they stay in part-time work. Shows up as employed and satisfied with their job situation when really they're trapped by the system.
This is a huge policy problem that unemployment statistics completely miss. The interaction between different benefit programs creates perverse incentives.
exactly why you can't just look at unemployment numbers to understand if the economy is actually working for people
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The Washington ESD handbook explains this pretty clearly if you can find it on their website. Severance pay is treated as wages if it's payment in lieu of notice, but not if it's just a goodwill gesture. Most severance packages are the first type, so expect to wait.
I'll try to find that handbook. Sounds like it might have more details about how they make these determinations.
Yeah, it's buried in their policy section but has good examples of different scenarios.
Just went through this whole process. The most important thing is filing immediately. Don't second-guess it, don't wait for severance to end, just file. You can always ask questions later but you can't go back and change your filing date.
Thanks for the advice. I'll file my claim today and figure out the details as I go.
That's the right approach. Better to have your claim in the system than to wait and potentially lose time later.
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Be prepared for your first payment to take 2-3 weeks after you file, even if everything goes smoothly. The system is just slow. Don't panic if you don't see money right away.
That's good to know. I was hoping to get paid within a week of filing.
Unfortunately no, there's always a processing delay. Plan your finances accordingly.
If you're unsure about anything during the application process, it's better to call and ask than to guess. Wrong information can delay your claim or cause overpayment issues later. That Claimyr service people mentioned seems like a good option if you can't get through on your own.
You're right, I'd rather get it right the first time than deal with problems later. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to post back here if you run into any issues during the process.
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Just to circle back on getting help - if anyone else is struggling to reach Washington ESD by phone, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Their website is claimyr.com and they've helped tons of people get through to resolve claim issues quickly.
How do they actually help you get through faster?
They basically handle all the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when an agent is available. Way better than spending hours on hold yourself.
Update: I successfully filed my initial claim this morning! It took about 40 minutes like someone mentioned. Now I just wait for the monetary determination and start filing weekly claims. Thanks again everyone!
Great job! Don't forget to file your first weekly claim this Sunday even if you haven't heard back about your initial claim yet.
Exactly right. The weekly claims are separate from the initial claim processing. Keep filing them every week.
Chloe Harris
The key is getting your initial claim filed correctly. If there are any issues or missing information, it goes into adjudication and can delay everything by weeks or months. Make sure you have all your employment history and documentation ready before you start.
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Miguel Ramos
•What kind of documentation should I gather before filing?
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Chloe Harris
•Pay stubs, W-2s, employer contact information, dates of employment, and the reason for job separation. Having everything organized upfront saves time later.
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Diego Mendoza
Bottom line - with your salary range you're looking at probably $375-425 per week if everything goes smoothly. The challenge is just navigating Washington ESD's system to get there. Good luck!
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Miguel Ramos
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
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