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For what it's worth, when I had this situation I found the Washington ESD website pretty helpful. They have a section about how different types of payments affect benefits. Might be worth checking out before you file.
I'll definitely check that out. Always good to get information straight from the source.
Bottom line - yes you can collect unemployment with severance in most cases. Report it accurately, file right away, and don't stress too much about it. The system is designed to handle these common situations.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about moving forward with my claim now.
Glad we could help! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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One thing to watch out for - if Washington ESD changes any of your claim details or if there's a wage audit, it can delay payments even if you file on time. Always check your account if a payment doesn't come when expected.
Wage audits usually happen when there's a discrepancy between what you reported and what employers reported to Washington ESD.
Exactly. And those can take weeks to resolve depending on how complicated the wage history is.
Been claiming for 6 months and it's Wednesday every single week like clockwork. Washington ESD may be slow with customer service but their payment processing is pretty reliable once your claim is approved.
That's reassuring! Consistency is important when you're budgeting on unemployment benefits.
Definitely. Just make sure you understand all the requirements so your claim doesn't get flagged for any issues.
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The hardest part about unemployment isn't the filing process, it's actually getting through to someone at Washington ESD when you have questions. I probably spent 40+ hours on hold before finding claimyr. Now I can actually get answers when I need them.
How much does that claimyr thing cost? Seems like we shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to a government agency.
You're right that we shouldn't have to, but the reality is Washington ESD's phone system is broken. Sometimes you just need to get through and get answers.
UPDATE: Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. Filed my regular UI claim yesterday and it was much easier than I expected. Now just waiting for the determination letter to see if I'm approved.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to keep doing those job search activities even while waiting for approval.
Thanks everyone! This thread was super helpful. Will definitely keep up with the job search requirements.
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Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you apply - Social Security number, driver's license, employment history for the past 18 months, and bank account info for direct deposit. It makes the process much smoother.
Thanks! I'll gather all that stuff before I start the application.
Also keep copies of everything you submit. You never know when you might need to reference it later.
The whole system seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine it's not too bad. The hardest part is usually just getting started and dealing with any initial issues that come up.
That's reassuring to hear. I was pretty intimidated by the whole process.
We've all been there! Don't hesitate to ask questions if you get stuck. There are people here who have been through it all.
Mia Roberts
For those struggling with getting through to Washington ESD about tax questions or any other issues, I found Claimyr at claimyr.com really helpful. They handle the phone system navigation so you can actually talk to someone. Made dealing with my withholding questions much easier.
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The Boss
•Does it work for all types of Washington ESD calls or just certain issues?
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Mia Roberts
•From what I understand, it helps with getting through to agents for any unemployment-related calls. Really useful when you need to speak with someone but can't get through on your own.
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Evan Kalinowski
One thing to watch out for - if you change your tax withholding mid-year, it only affects future payments, not past ones. So if you realize you need more withheld, change it ASAP but also set aside money for what you might owe on the benefits already received.
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•That's a really good point. I'm going to calculate what I might owe on the benefits I've already received and start saving for that too.
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Victoria Charity
•Smart thinking. It's better to be prepared than get surprised at tax time.
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