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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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Bottom line - Washington ESD processing times have been inconsistent for years regardless of politics or unemployment rates. Your best bet is to file everything correctly and be persistent if problems arise.
Thanks everyone for all the perspectives. Sounds like I just need to be patient and prepared for potential delays.
Exactly. And don't let the horror stories scare you too much - plenty of claims do get processed smoothly, you just don't hear about those as much.
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For what it's worth, $387/week on a $42k salary sounds about right. That's roughly $20k annually in benefits, which is pretty close to 50% of your previous income. The calculation is working as intended.
That's reassuring to hear. I was worried I was getting shortchanged but it sounds like it's in the right ballpark.
Yeah, the Washington system is actually pretty generous compared to some other states. Just make sure all your wage information is accurate.
Final advice: get a copy of your complete wage history from Washington ESD and compare it to your pay stubs and W-2s. Any missing wages or incorrect employer information will throw off your benefit calculation. Had a friend who was short $50/week because one employer's wages weren't reported correctly.
How do I get a copy of my wage history? Is that something I can access online or do I need to request it?
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Has anyone here ever had Washington ESD audit their part-time work reporting? I'm paranoid about making a mistake and getting hit with penalties.
I got audited once and it was fine because I had kept all my pay stubs and hour logs. They just wanted to verify what I had reported was accurate.
That makes me feel better. I'll make sure to document everything carefully.
Bottom line: take the job, report everything accurately, keep good records, and continue your full-time job search. You'll be fine and probably better off financially even with reduced benefits.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been super helpful.
Glad we could help! Best of luck with the new job.
Caleb Stark
Just to summarize the key steps: 1) Gather all your employment and personal info, 2) Create your ESD account at esd.wa.gov, 3) Complete the initial claim application, 4) File weekly claims every week, 5) Keep a job search log, 6) Be patient with processing times. You've got this!
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Harper Thompson
•Perfect summary! I'm saving this list for reference. Thanks again everyone!
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Aidan Hudson
The whole unemployment system can be overwhelming but this community is really helpful. Don't hesitate to post again if you have questions during the process.
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Harper Thompson
•Will do! It's great to know there are people here who understand what it's like.
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