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Just wanted to add that you should also update your job search activities in WorkSourceWA if you've been using that. Let them know you found employment.
Oh good point, I forgot about that. I'll make sure to update my profile there too.
Yeah, it's a good practice to keep everything updated. Helps avoid any confusion later.
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The key thing is to be honest and accurate on all your forms. Washington ESD cross-checks everything and if they find discrepancies, it can delay your claim or even result in fraud charges.
Exactly. It's not worth trying to game the system. Just be truthful about everything.
One more thing - if you quit your job instead of being laid off, you might not be eligible for unemployment unless you quit for 'good cause' like unsafe working conditions or significant changes to your job.
Good thing I was laid off then. This whole process seems complicated enough already.
It seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims, it becomes pretty straightforward. The hardest part is usually the initial setup and waiting for approval.
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The bottom line is yes, unemployment counts as income for most purposes. Better to over-report than under-report when you're filling out applications or tax forms.
Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much more confident about handling this correctly now.
Good luck with everything! Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions when tax time comes around.
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I was fired from a retail job for 'customer service issues' but really I just wouldn't let customers yell at me. Got approved for benefits after explaining the situation. Stand up for yourself during the process!
Good for you for not taking abuse from customers! It's encouraging to hear you got approved despite the official reason being customer service.
Thanks! The investigator understood that refusing to be verbally abused isn't misconduct. Context matters a lot in these decisions.
Based on everything you've described, you have a really strong case for unemployment benefits. Getting fired for raising safety concerns is textbook retaliation, and poor performance without willful misconduct usually qualifies for benefits anyway.
You've got this! Most people in your situation get approved. Just be honest and thorough in your application.
And remember, if you need to reach Washington ESD about your claim, Claimyr can help you get through their phone system. Much easier than spending all day trying to call yourself.
Leo Simmons
Wait, what if your employer asks for proof that you canceled your unemployment claim? Some employers are weird about that stuff.
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Oliver Cheng
•Most employers don't care as long as you're not collecting benefits while working for them. But it doesn't hurt to ask what their policy is.
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Leo Simmons
•Yeah better safe than sorry. Some companies have strict policies about employees being on unemployment.
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Lindsey Fry
This thread is super helpful. I'm in almost the exact same boat - filed last week, got offered a job today. Glad to know I'm not stuck in the system.
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Fiona Sand
•Right? It's such a relief to know we can just stop filing without any drama.
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Lindsey Fry
•Exactly! I was imagining all kinds of bureaucratic nightmares.
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