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One last thing - make sure you report any severance pay or vacation payout you received. This can affect your benefits timing, but it's better to report it upfront than have ESD find out later and create an overpayment situation.
Report it when you file your initial claim. They'll tell you how it affects your benefit start date.
Yeah, don't try to hide any payments. ESD will eventually find out and then you'll have bigger problems to deal with.
Good luck with your claim! The process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes second nature. Most people have their claims approved without major issues.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to file my claim today and hopefully everything goes smoothly.
You've got this! Come back and update us on how it goes.
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I'm in a similar boat. Benefits running out in 3 weeks and getting desperate. This thread has been really helpful though - lots of ideas I hadn't thought of.
Glad it's helping someone else too. We're all in this together.
Same here. The Claimyr thing especially caught my attention since I can never get through to Washington ESD.
One last suggestion - look into local churches and community organizations. Even if you're not religious, many have emergency assistance funds for people in tough situations. Sometimes they can help with a month's rent or utility bill to give you breathing room.
Thank you everyone for all the suggestions. I feel a lot less panicked now that I have some concrete steps to take.
Good luck! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Quick question - does the reason for business closure matter? Like if it was due to personal reasons vs economic factors?
It can matter for eligibility. Closing due to economic necessity or factors beyond your control is more likely to qualify than closing for purely personal convenience.
Mine was definitely economic - couldn't compete with larger companies anymore. Sounds like that should be okay then.
Last piece of advice - if your claim gets held up in adjudication, don't just wait around. Use that Claimyr service people mentioned or find another way to get through to Washington ESD to check on the status. Squeaky wheel gets the grease!
Absolutely agree. I would still be waiting if I hadn't used Claimyr to get through to someone.
Good to know. I'll keep that in mind if I run into any delays with my claim.
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Just want to echo what others have said about keeping detailed records. Washington ESD can ask for documentation at any time, so keep all your job search logs, wage stubs, and correspondence organized.
Any specific documents I should prioritize keeping?
Your separation notice from your employer, pay stubs from the base period, and any correspondence with ESD are the most important ones.
Hope this helps everyone! The Washington unemployment system can be confusing but once you understand how the benefit calculation works, it's pretty straightforward. Good luck with your claim OP!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! Feel much more prepared to file my claim now.
This thread has been super helpful. Bookmarking for future reference.
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Quick tip - if you're having trouble with any of these applications or have questions, many public libraries have staff who can help with online applications for benefits programs. Free assistance if you need it.
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Luca Bianchi
•That's a great tip! I didn't know libraries offered that kind of help.
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NebulaKnight
•Libraries are amazing resources for this stuff. They help people navigate all kinds of government programs.
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Aisha Ali
One last plug for Claimyr - when I had questions about how my part-time work would affect my unemployment benefits, I used their service to reach Washington ESD and got a clear answer in minutes instead of days of trying to call. Really worth it when you need specific information about your claim.
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Luca Bianchi
•I bookmarked their site. If I can't get through to Washington ESD the regular way, I'll definitely try it.
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Sofia Ramirez
•Same here, going to keep it as a backup option. Thanks for mentioning it.
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