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UPDATE: I tried using Claimyr like someone mentioned and actually got through to Washington ESD! Turns out my employer did report my wages wrong - they had me down as working only 6 months instead of 8. The agent said I need to get corrected information from my employer and resubmit. At least now I know what the problem is!
That's great news! Getting the correct wage information should resolve everything. Make sure your employer submits the corrected quarterly reports to Washington ESD directly.
wait this is the OP responding from a different account - thanks everyone for the help!
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The appeal process is crucial to understand too. If you get disqualified, you have 30 days to appeal the decision. Don't just accept it if you think it's wrong - gather your documentation and fight it. I've seen people win appeals even when the initial decision seemed clear-cut.
It varies but usually several weeks to a few months. You might have a phone hearing where you can present your case. The important thing is to appeal quickly and provide as much documentation as possible.
I used that Claimyr service to get help understanding my disqualification before appealing. The Washington ESD agent was able to explain exactly what documentation I needed for my appeal hearing.
Bottom line - read all the eligibility requirements carefully, keep detailed records of everything, be honest on your claims, and don't assume you know what will or won't disqualify you. The rules are more complex than most people think and Washington ESD is pretty strict about enforcement.
This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more prepared now to file my claim without making mistakes.
Definitely keep all your documentation organized from day one. It's much easier to stay organized than to try to reconstruct everything later if there's an issue.
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This whole thread should be pinned somewhere. So much good info about Washington unemployment eligibility.
Agreed! Would save a lot of people from having to ask the same questions over and over.
UPDATE: Just filed my claim online and it was actually pretty straightforward. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me to just go for it. Now I wait to see if I get approved!
Great job! You should get some kind of confirmation within a few days. Keep an eye on your online account for any updates.
Awesome! Hope it goes smoothly from here.
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The bottom line is that Washington's unemployment system is based on wages, not hours. As long as you earned enough money during your base period and your hour reduction was involuntary, you should qualify for benefits. Don't let the complexity scare you away from applying.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about applying now.
Good luck! The system can be frustrating but once you get through the initial application it gets easier.
One last tip - when you file your weekly claims, make sure you report those 10 hours you're still working accurately. Partial unemployment can actually be better than full unemployment in some cases since you're still earning some money.
Good point, I'll make sure to report everything correctly. Don't want any issues down the road.
Exactly. Honest reporting from the start saves you from overpayment headaches later.
Yuki Nakamura
The key takeaway from all this is that every severance situation is a bit different. What matters is the specific terms of your agreement and how Washington ESD interprets it based on their rules.
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Malik Thomas
•Exactly. I'm glad I asked instead of just assuming I couldn't get both.
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StarSurfer
•Same here. I was ready to wait until my severance ended before filing, but now I know I can file right away.
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Carmen Reyes
One last tip - keep all your severance paperwork organized. Washington ESD might ask for documentation later, and you want to have everything ready to avoid delays in your claim.
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Malik Thomas
•Good advice. I'll make copies of everything before I file my claim.
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Andre Moreau
•Also keep records of exactly when you receive each payment if it's spread out over time. Makes the weekly claim reporting much easier.
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