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Final summary: Unpaid FMLA leave with job protection = no unemployment eligibility. You must be able, available, and actively seeking work. Job attachment through protected leave disqualifies you even without wages.
Perfect summary. Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses!
This should be pinned somewhere. Super clear explanation of a confusing topic.
wait so if I'm on unpaid sick leave but my job isn't protected I might qualify?
Potentially, but you'd still need to meet the able and available requirements. If you're too sick to work, you wouldn't qualify. It depends on your specific circumstances.
got it, so it's not just about whether you're getting paid or not
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One thing that helped me was doing a practice run through the application without submitting it first. Just to see what info they ask for.
Can you do that without it affecting anything?
Yeah you can look at the application questions without starting an official claim. Just don't hit submit until you're ready.
Just remember that once you submit the application, the clock starts ticking on filing your weekly claims. Don't apply until you're ready to commit to the weekly filing schedule.
Good luck with your application! Take your time and be thorough. It's worth doing it right the first time.
yeah good luck! it's not as bad as it seems once you get started
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I'll add one final thing - start your job search right away even before your claim is approved. Washington ESD requires job search activities and it's easier to stay on top of it from the beginning than to catch up later.
Makes sense. I was planning to take a few days to decompress first but I should probably start looking immediately.
A day or two to process what happened is fine, but yeah, don't wait too long. The job market moves fast.
Hope this thread helped answer your questions! Feel free to ask if anything else comes up during the application process. This community is pretty good about helping each other navigate the Washington ESD system.
This has been incredibly helpful! I feel way more confident about filing now. Going to start the application tonight.
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If anyone is still having issues getting through to Washington ESD about missing 1099-G forms, I had good luck using Claimyr again last week for a different issue. They really do make it easier to reach an actual person instead of getting stuck in phone tree hell.
How much does that service cost? Is it worth it just for a tax form?
I think it's worth it if you're stuck and need to talk to someone. Saved me hours of frustration trying to call myself.
One more tip - if you're using a tax preparation service like H&R Block or TurboTax, they might be able to help you locate the form or provide guidance on what to do if you can't find it. Some of them have experience dealing with Washington ESD document issues.
Good point! My tax guy might have some other options if the online thing doesn't work.
Yeah, professional tax preparers deal with this stuff all the time. They usually know the workarounds.
Grant Vikers
The bottom line is Washington ESD wants to support people who are unemployed or underemployed through no fault of their own. Your situation - losing your main job due to company downsizing while keeping a small part-time position - is exactly what the system is designed to help with.
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PrinceJoe
•Thank you everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
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Giovanni Martello
•Good luck with your claim! Make sure to file as soon as possible - benefits are only paid from the date you file, not from when you lost your job.
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Savannah Weiner
Just wanted to add that Washington ESD has pretty good online resources too. Their website explains all the qualification requirements in detail. But sometimes talking to a real person is the only way to get clarity on your specific situation.
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Levi Parker
•True, but good luck actually reaching someone on the phone! That's where services like Claimyr come in handy.
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Libby Hassan
•The website is helpful but it can be hard to apply the general rules to your specific circumstances. A real conversation with an agent makes all the difference.
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