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If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD about this, I used Claimyr recently and it was a game changer. Instead of calling for hours, they helped me get connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. Worth checking out if you need to speak with someone directly.
I keep seeing Claimyr mentioned. Is it expensive to use?
I thought it was reasonable considering how much time it saved me. Way better than taking time off work to sit on hold all day.
Bottom line: report your severance on every weekly claim even if you think it won't matter. Washington ESD will make the determination about whether it affects your benefits. Being honest upfront protects you from overpayment issues later.
That seems to be the consensus. I'll make sure to report it every week. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Good plan. It's always better to over-report than under-report with unemployment benefits.
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Natural disasters can cause unemployment too - wildfires, floods, etc. Washington ESD has special provisions for disaster-related unemployment I think.
Yes, there are disaster unemployment assistance programs for situations not covered by regular UI benefits.
Bottom line - unemployment happens for tons of reasons and Washington ESD has seen it all. As long as you're honest about your situation and meet the basic requirements, you should be able to get benefits if you qualify.
Thanks everyone for all the information! This really helped me understand how different situations are handled. Feeling more confident about my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope your adjudication goes smoothly.
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Just remembered - if you drove to previous jobs, bring your mileage records or transit passes. Sometimes they ask about your job search radius and transportation options.
I never thought about that. I can get everywhere by bus so I guess that opens up my job search area.
Exactly. They want to make sure you're searching for work within a reasonable distance from your home.
Thanks everyone for all this information! I feel much better prepared now. I'll make sure to bring everything you've mentioned and hopefully get my claim resolved finally.
Definitely update us! I have an appointment coming up next month and this thread has been super helpful.
I'll post an update after my appointment. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!
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Just remember to keep track of your job search activities too. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and they do audit people randomly.
What counts as a job search activity?
Applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, informational interviews. Keep detailed records of everything you do.
One more plug for Claimyr if you run into any issues or questions about your benefits. Really saved me a lot of frustration when I had questions about my claim status.
I'm definitely bookmarking that site. The Washington ESD phone system is absolutely terrible.
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One more thing about getting help from Washington ESD - if you do need to call them, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much time and frustration. They basically handle all the calling and waiting for you.
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Eleanor Foster
•I might need to try that if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Alice Coleman
•I've been meaning to try something like that. The regular phone system is impossible to get through.
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Owen Jenkins
Bottom line - your benefit amount is based on your earnings history, not your most recent job. Washington ESD has a formula they use and there's a maximum cap. File as soon as you can and don't stress too much about the exact amount until you know for sure.
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Eleanor Foster
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens.
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Owen Jenkins
•Good luck! The process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started.
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